KADEP CLOSURE

KADEP WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY 10-29-09 due to the weather.

Please check back for important news and updates!

Winter Storm

KADEP may be closed tomorrow Thursday, October 29th


Please check the closure listings on 9news tomorrow morning

OR

Call 303-433-6887, there will be a recorded message if we are closed.

Don't forget the Halloween Party is this Friday!

Be safe and stay warm!

KADEP Giving Tree

You can help brighten KADEP clients’ holiday by become a donor to the KADEP Giving Tree! The KADEP Giving Tree is a holiday tree decorated with artistically designed colorful, crystal ornaments. The crystal ornament represent KADEP clients’ holiday request. Each client’s gift request is $20 or less. If you do not feel like shopping for the gift, a $20.00 donation is suitable. As a token of KADEP’s appreciation, donors will receive a crystal ornament for each donation made. Embrace the holiday spirit by becoming a KADEP Giving Tree donor. Donations are due no later than Wednesday December 9th, 2009.

To learn more about how to become a donor contact either Samantha Schmitz or Lindsay Brooks by phone: (303) 433-6887, email KADEP.GivingTree@gmail.com. Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Poetry by Ericka

Poetry By Ericka Black:

I trust in the Lord

I trust in Carole

I trust in you

I trust in my parents and Keith Paris

Shine on King Jesus

Shine on KADEP

Off limits to violence

No snow-snow freezing

Ice feet sunshine snow

Bright day, everyday positive attitude

I will be happy because life is too short

and I sure enough know

Change your attitude if you're negative

Pot pie, pumpkin pie for dessert

Away in a manager,

No to drugs and violence

Soft touch don't hurt me or anyone else

or the world because life's too short

I should know

Fresh breath because you communicate

with everybody, everyday

Crafts with Michelle

• Buster and Benny have become good friends, conversing with their speaking devices.

Ski Trip Sign up

Last Call to Signup for KADEP Ski Trip!


This is the final week for clients to sign up for the KADEP camping trip to Breckenridge for adapted skiing.

The camping trip is scheduled for Dec. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. The price of the trip is $145 which includes all expenses. We will be staying at a beautiful cabin and will go skiing for one day. Adapted skiing equipment is provided as well as an ample supply of staff to assist you if needed.

• Please contact Chris Dunbar at (303) 433-6887 x18 or cdunbar@mscenter.org if interested.

Poetry by Ryan Merwin

Poetry written by Ryan Merwin in Carole's Tuesday Poetry Class:

Where there's a will

There's a way

Without the will

I wouldn't know where to go today

And if it wasn't for the will

I would go gently into that good night.

And without the will it would be

like sitting in a dark room

I will always cherish that fine will

Because what would I do without that will

I know what its like to be

without that will

So rage, rage, of the dying of the light

Since I was born I was in light

And when I shut my eyes

I feel so warm in my bed

It feels like I'm walking

on a warm sunny beach

and having the time of my life

so please don't go gently into that good night.

Absences

KADEP Participants,

• If are unable to make your scheduled day at KADEP, please let us know!

• When we are expecting you at KADEP, and you don't make it, we worry about you and want to make sure you are OK.

• Please let Maria know that you will be absent. You can tell her in person, call and ask for Maria, or leave a message at 303-433-6887 ext 20.

• We appreciate your cooperation!

Inservice 10-22-09 at 9:45 AM

John Weslar will be at KADEP next week, giving an educational talk on the products offered by Response Link.

This in service will be held on Thursday October 22, 2009 from 9:45-10:30 AM in the Great Room at KADEP. It is offered to all participants, families and staff who would like to join the presentation.

Please visit http://www.responselink.com/ for more information on the services they provide.

Thank you, Kimmie!

KADEP would like to thank hydrotherapy volunteer, Kimmie!

Kimmie donated handmade home decorations to the KADEP participants- beautiful wreaths and cute decorated hats, to name a few!


Thank you Kimmie for being an amazing volunteer and special person to all the KADEP participants and staff- We appreciate you!

Congratulations to taxi cab driver of the year

Congratulations to Ousmane Ndoye, taxi driver for Yellow Cab.

Ousmane was featured on 9 News for his dedication to helping others in Denver.
KADEP would like to thank Ousmane for transporting our participants safely to and from KADEP and their homes.

The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association honored Ndoye as the national 2009 Taxicab Driver of the Year. He received his award Tuesday at the TLPA's annual convention.

Copy and Paste the link below into your browser to view the video and wonderful article featuring Ousmane!

www.9news.com/seenon9news/article.aspx?storyid=124416

Winter Ski Trip

KADEP participants will be heading to Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) for the annual ski/camping trip.

The trip is scheduled for Dec 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. The estimated price at this time is $125.00. This includes all costs- transportation, meals, lodging and a full day of skiing with BOEC expert staff.

There is a sign up sheet in the Great Room if you are interested. OR you may email Chris Dunbar at cdunbar@mscenter.org

Please sign up by October 17, 2009

The picture above were taken during last year's ski trip

RTD Community Outing this Friday

What? RTD Outing
Where? Anderson Farms -Home of Colorado's Oldest Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
When? Friday October 9, 2009- Must be here by 9:30 AM
Who? All KADEP participants welcome

Please talk to Jessi jwilliams@mscenter.org if you have any questions.

This will be a fun outing you don't want to miss!

Celebrate Halloween at KADEP on Friday 10-30-09!