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Last week we asked you to take a few minutes to help us by answering a question about your experiences over the past year. Please consider taking this opportunity to check in!
You can click here to be taken to the question page. Thanks!
Hey everyone, we usually send out an annual feedback survey that we had to postpone last year due to the impact of COVID-19.
We know there will be a time to look back on our COVID-19 experience and ask, “How did we do…” and, “What could we do better…” (and we will!). For now, if you can weigh in on one short question that will help us understand your experience so far, it would be really helpful to us.
While we recognize that we have not had a “typical” year of supports and services, we think it’s still important to check in with you.
You can click here to be taken to the question page. Thanks!
Looking for something socially-distanced and safe to do? Check out the Family Support Institute’s Calendar for Connection here!
Here’s how they say it works:
Looking for ways to meet new people and stay socially connected? This calendar was created to help people with diverse abilities know about different fun and inclusive opportunities to connect with others during COVID-19.
Double click on any event to view more details or click the button below to check out events and activities happening all over BC. We are always looking for new events to share on our calendar! If you would like to add an event to our calendar, please contact: fsi@fsibc.com.
Family Support Institute CALENDAR FOR CONNECTION
One of our Home Share Providers passed along this link for some online free training for people who work in the healthcare field regarding supporting COVID-19.
Check it out here. And thanks to Sherry T for passing it along!
Special Olympics BC (SOBC) is hosting a virtual forum called “Women in Sport” on May 31, with four featured speakers:
Find more information, including the link to register, here.
As part of our Emergency Preparedness Week series, we are focusing today on making an EMERGENCY PLAN — that means have a plan on what you will do right away when an emergency happens.
There is a list of details to think about on the GetPrepared website, and this is a great place to start making your plan. It’s also important to think about any accessibility or disability related needs.
There is a video here you can watch that will help you with your planning – check it out!
The Government of Canada has emailed bulletin reminders out about the importance of keeping healthy eating habits. Maintaining healthy habits is important, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are some suggestions to try and make part of your healthy eating routine:
There are more healthy eating habits here.
As part of our Emergency Preparedness Week series, we are focusing today on building an EMERGENCY KIT — that means the supplies you might need right away to respond to an emergency.
There is a list of emergency kit items on the GetPrepared website, and this is a great place to start building your kit. It’s also important to think about details like: how you will access your supplies, if you will need to transport them, and how you will store them so you can find them easily.
There is a video here you can watch that will help you with your planning – check it out!
Hey everyone, as part of our “Have Your Say” series letting you know about opportunities to get involved (and self-advocate!) in your community — check out this opportunity to weigh in on Kelowna’s 2040 Official Community Plan!
…including the Family Support Institute’s brand-new Continuing Conversations Group on Facebook! Check out the news here!
This Facebook group was created so families and individuals could have a forum to connect with others from around the province who get and understand that journey. You are not alone – connect with Resource Parents/Family Members all over the province who volunteer their time with FSI to be able to ensure you are not alone whether you are 0 or 100 years old.
