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Developmental vulnerability of children found highest in Halton Hills continued from p.45 Town of Halton Hills Community Programs Recreation Supervisor Mandy Keller said EDI results from 2012 motivated the Acton community to mobilize after it found the developmental vulnerability of children was the highest in Halton Hills (at 30 per cent). Agencies in the area met to address the data and were shown an infograph that bore alarming numbers, she said. Of the 142 Kindergarten students who were assessed with EDI, 55 were vulnerable in one or more areas," said Keller. "Of the five children, 27 were vulnerable on just one domain. Of the 27, 17 were vulnerable on the domain of physical health and well-being and 20 were vulnerable on the subdomain of gross and fine motor skills," she said. The numbers helped the Acton community put into action initiatives to support children, Keller said. Some were implemented in schools where students could benefit from education and development without financial limitations or parental engagement. The group also hosted a fun fair last September. It's "anxiously waiting" on the EDI results that are expected to come out later this spring, Keller said. For more information on OKN, visit www.ourkidsnetwork. ca. 47 | Thursday, May 19, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com an active healthy lifestyle starts here Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre "I can hear but I can't understand...everyone mumbles" Hearing loss develops gradually over many years or even decades. Most people wait an average of 7-9 years before seeking help. We offer a Unique Adaptation to Hearing program that gradually improves your hearing in small steps. You will be reintroduced to sounds that you may have forgotten such as wind chimes, car turn signal or birds singing. You will start to hear TV and conversations clearly again. Fortunately there is a great variety of excellent digital hearing instruments available in all price ranges. HEARING SCIENCES · Physiotherapy · Massage Therapy · Athletic Therapy · Shockwave Therapy · Osteopathy, Acupuncture and Laser Therapy If you haven't listened to a hearing aid in the last 3 years, come in for a no obligation, 2 week TEST DRIVE and prepare to be amazed! 905.257.1904 www.beinmotion.ca 360 Dundas St. East Unit B2 at Trafalgar Rd., Oakville Call (905) 465-3277 (EARS) to book your complimentary hearing test ($60 value, Age 55+) OAKVILLE 2419 Marine Drive Funding to our health care system will increase by over $1 billion this year. ontario.ca/bettercare Investing in new and better ways for all Ontarians to get the care they need means: · 700 new doctors and specialists · 35 hospitals currently being renewed, modernized or expanded · $250 million invested in home and community care · $345 million invested to improve wait times and access to care These investments ensure a strong health care system for both today and tomorrow. Paid for by the Government of Ontario