tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24127178374962052592011-07-28T20:24:47.701-07:00Special Kidz - Lee's BlogLee @ Special Kidz Special Needzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07586580612155660158noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412717837496205259.post-14742874192141038272009-07-06T01:33:00.001-07:002009-07-06T01:42:03.888-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;">Lee here</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Well phase 1 of equipment showroom is OPEN!!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">With the assistance of ILC & Variety WA, Special Kidz Special Needz has provided 50K worth of specialised equipment (prams, wheelchairs, standers, walkers, mobility aids, bike trailers, commodes and car seats) for children with special needs.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This equipment display is accessible 5 days a week at the Independent Living Centre, Aberdare Road (next to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Phone 9381 0600 to make a booking</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">The next phase is to raise $350K to extend this range and supply a short term loan pool as well as a similar range of equipment for kids 8-18 years. We are approaching the state and federal government to request funding support for this project.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">If you would find a 5 day a week display of a range of equipment you could view, fit and trial and then short term loan please contact us via blog or email <a href="mailto:lee@specialaussies.com">lee@specialaussies.com</a> as your comments may make a difference to us securing these funds.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Thats it for now</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Lee</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2412717837496205259-1474287419214103827?l=specialkidzspecialneedz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lee @ Special Kidz Special Needzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07586580612155660158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412717837496205259.post-21021952987300683252008-10-04T08:52:00.000-07:002008-11-18T23:28:25.261-08:00Special Kidz Website Finally Live<div id="ms__id48"><br /><div id="ms__id47"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_w2KtOo6pR9s/SOeVHP-pD5I/AAAAAAAAAAU/IfKb_b-npv4/s1600-h/lee+and+kids.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div id="ms__id46"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_w2KtOo6pR9s/SOeUpa-u9NI/AAAAAAAAAAM/f3VqiO2rNKw/s1600-h/asialeeandlee.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div id="ms__id22">Hello All<br /><br /></div><div id="ms__id24">Lee here (mum of Asialee 3 and Brodie 2)</div><br /><div id="ms__id25"></div><br /><div id="ms__id27">Asialee, Brodie and Charmaine's son Jack are the inspiration for our charity and new website. </div><br /><div id="ms__id28"></div><div id="ms__id29">As a parent of a child with special needs and another without, there have been many questions I've had over the years that I've searched hard for the answers to.</div><br /><div id="ms__id30">So my daughter has (in Asialee's case CP, encephalopathy, congenital hip dysplasia, z foot, reflux)... these are the questions I've wanted answers to:</div><br /><ul><li><div id="ms__id34">WHAT NEXT?</div></li><li><div id="ms__id31">Tell me more about her condition</div></li><li><div id="ms__id43">What services and support agencies are available?</div></li><li><div id="ms__id32">What therapies are available?</div></li><li><div id="ms__id33">What are our childcare, respite & education options?</div></li><li><div id="ms__id49">What toys and equipment are available?</div></li><li><div id="ms__id37">I need some leisure and play ideas</div></li><li><div id="ms__id36">What funding is available?</div></li><li><div id="ms__id39">Where do I find self-care tips (for feeding, toileting etc)?</div></li><li><div id="ms__id41">How can we still enjoy our outdoors and travelling lifestyle?</div></li><li><div id="ms__id40">How can I get in touch with others who have walked this path and have info to offer?</div></li></ul><div id="ms__id38">For years I wished these answers and people were there at the click of a mouse, and instead of being frustrated I have created this network to help others and benefit my kids with the partnership of my friend Charmaine whose son Jack also has special needs.</div><br /><div id="ms__id21"></div><div id="ms__id23">Our long awaited website <a href="http://www.specialaussies.com/">http://www.specialaussies.com/</a> is about to go live! It answers all these questions and more!</div><br /><div id="ms__id44"></div><div id="ms__id45">And has online chat forums so kids with special needs can chat to eachother, siblings can chat to each other and carers can chat and exchange ideas and offer eachother support.</div><div id="ms__id50"></div><br /><div id="ms__id51">I invite you to visit the site after November 22nd, the planned GO LIVE date</div><div id="ms__id52"></div><div id="ms__id53">Love to hear your feedback</div><div id="ms__id54"></div><div id="ms__id55">Lee </div><div id="ms__id56">Special Kidz Special Needz</div><br /><br /><br /><div id="ms__id20"></div><br /><br /><br /><div id="ms__id19"></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2412717837496205259-2102195298730068325?l=specialkidzspecialneedz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lee @ Special Kidz Special Needzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07586580612155660158noreply@blogger.com2