Entries Tagged as ‘Advocacy’

December 3, 2009

Disability Support Program for Dummies

Ok, please don’t be offended by the title of the post. I do not think you are a dummie or an idiot. In this post I will explain some of the financial supports available through the Disability Support Program in an easy to understand way with some “good to know” facts. I have been a [...]

August 25, 2009

Where in the World is April Ennis?

It has been some time (5 months in fact!) that I have written on my blog. Here is an update as to what I have been up to and why.  I have been quiet lately because I have been volunteering my time one on one with families, completing my Business Degree at UPEI and volunteering [...]

January 16, 2009

10,000 hit milestone

Today marks a new milestone for AprilEnnis.com. I have reached 10,000 hits in eight months. What an amazing accomplishment. When I started this blog, I really had no idea how resourceful it could be for people on Prince Edward Island and even around the World! I honestly had no idea what impact it could create.
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December 24, 2008

“Yes WE Can”

As I reflect on this Christmas Eve I came across this inspirational youtube video.

It is true…..YES WE CAN….and we will. We will come together as an Island Community to raise our children, those with exceptional needs and those who do not, as all children deserve the same opportunity to achieve their [...]

November 10, 2008

Parents for Choice and Quality ready to face new challenges

Jane Boyd and I recently took the Parents for Choice and Quality group we co-chaired to a new level. We are now a legal non-profit organization. Both Jane and I are passionate about the well being of children in the early years and their families. We launched our new website last week and we will [...]

October 17, 2008

Early diagnosis needed for Autism

October 15, 2008
The Guardian – Letter to the Editor
TAMMY MCQUAID
Victoria
Editor:
I write this letter out of frustration with these politicians who are supposedly so concerned with our children’s well-being. They feel they know what is best for them. Well, if that is the case, let me throw this question out there: if all the experts agree [...]