SPOTLIGHT: Videos! Check out some great stories.

Check out some great stories!

 From FamilyWORKs:

 Chantal’s story –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0osXHlM5WKA

 Kurtis’s story – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG9x3Hvr4dQ

 Danielle’s story – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpP-zVSEIBs

 Patrick’s story – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XisOyzf_iXY

 From MentorAbility:

 Hannah’s story (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pkm23f6wU0

 Emily’s Story (2017)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR3hLwAxU5Q

 From Rotary@Work Video:

 (long version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzJPMN25xJY

 (short version)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcapd_mJNgQ

  From partnership with CES about Collaboration:

(Produced in 2016)

For some examples of successful CLBC and WorkBC collaboration, please check out these links to videos from

 Kamloops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9xAoiWYYqM&feature=youtu.be

 Campbell River https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg6iE2KSfNQ&feature=youtu.beand

 Powell River: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZfACesF8ic&feature=youtu.be

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SPOTLIGHT: New Resource in Kelowna!

Here is a great bit of info about a new resource available in Kelowna!  Thanks, COPCS, for sending this around.

Connections group therapeutic rec resource

Connections are group activities offered multiple times each week for neurodiverse adults.  The intent of Connections is to offer a wide assortment of fun, free, safe and age-appropriate educational events and activities that incorporate life-skill development, positive socialization, social interaction, special interest education, and therapeutic recreation.

Attending Connections, people can expect:

  • to get connected to like-minded, friendly, and pro-social peers in the community,
  • be part of a fun, safe, and inclusive space,
  • access activities otherwise unobtainable as a result of financial barriers,
  • to have education on important special interest topics,
  • to be involve in direct and indirect life-skill development.

Activities include, but not are not limited to: art projects, coffee socials, hikes, hockey games, group cooking, and educational workshops on topics that interest the group

VANCOUVER: FASD – Strategies Workshop – Nov. 28-29

https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/workshops/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-vancouver11-28/

Description:
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is one of the most prevalent brain-based disabilities in our society. There is a growing need for caregivers to acquire increased knowledge and practical skills to support children, adults and families living with FASD. This workshop will propose 5 pillars for success when supporting individuals with FASD. These include a focus on Strengths, Healthy Relationships, Promoting FASD Self Awareness, Adaptations Strategies and Team Based Support. Participants will transfer newfound knowledge about FASD into practical and meaningful ways to try differently not harder in their support of individuals, families and communities affected by FASD.

SPOTLIGHT: Trauma Informed Practise Workshops

There are workshops being offered in communities around the Province on Trauma Informed Practise – check it out!

OKANAGAN: Aging Event – Nov. 2

There is an Aging Event at UBC Okanagan taking place on November 2 to launch new CLBC aging resources – see you there!

 

CLBC is hosting an event on October 26th  to build a better understanding of aging. The event is geared towards CLBC staff, self advocates, their families and support networks, service providers and health care practitioners.   We will be launching our aging tool kit to support self-advocates, their family members and support networks so people can have the best outcomes as they age. Our tool kit consists of:

•            a new website called, Aware, Share, Care;

•            a book of stories that celebrate aging; and,

•            a planning guide for families, care providers, personal support networks and other supporters of adults with developmental disabilities who are getting older. 

Please see the poster for further information at:  https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/Kelowna-Vernon-Aging-Poster.pdf

The poster is also attached.  If you have any questions please email: CLBCaging@gov.bc.ca

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KELOWNA: CoolArts Fundraiser – Pub Night tonight WEDNESDAY OCT. 18

From Rena at CoolArts:

Hello Artists and Friends,

Just a reminder that Wednesday night is our Pub Night Fundraiser.
Tickets are only $15. Choice of beef, chicken or veggie burger and drink.

There will be art and card sales and 50/50 draw.

To purchase or reserve tickets, email info@coolarts.ca

Hope to see you there.

Rena Warren
Artistic & Program Director
Cool Arts Society

250-899-6381
www.coolarts.ca
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Twitter @coolartssociety

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