A reminder as we head towards the Canada Day holiday, which will look a bit different this year as we all socially distance…not everything is cancelled!
Stay healthy and safe.
Not cancelled…
When the dust settles…
MyBooklet BC Training Sessions…
Hey everyone, check out this free online training offered by the Family Support Institute:
Family Support Institute of BC is inviting you to join us for the myBooklet BC zoom session presented by Lydia Kang – the creator of myBooklet BC. Lydia will introduce and showcase the exciting myBooklet BC updates and upgrades coming soon.
If you want to learn how to create a personalized “All About Me booklet” for/with individuals with diverse abilities and their families, this session is for you!
Details of the zoom sessions: If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kang via email lkang@fsibc.com or call 604-862-6807.
There are two options available: Monday, Jun 29, 2020 07:00PM– 9:00PM and Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020 10:00AM– 12:00PM.
Your social distancing reminder of the week…
Keep yourself and others safe by staying at least 2m apart!
Coping with stress…
Hey everyone, the WHO has developed a poster of practical coping strategies to help deal with stress. You can get the PDF here:
Check it out, chat about it, and pass it along. Stay healthy, and safe!
Hang in there and appreciate the good…
PivotPoint Summer Groups…
Hey everyone, PivotPoint’s groups and activities are open for registration. They are offering a variety of activities and groups both online and in person (in some regions), including fitness, art, cooking, video games, dance, outdoor adventures, novel studies, and creative writing. Learn more on their group activities page, or visit their calendar page to register. Autism Funding can be applied to any of the groups.
Your social distancing reminder of the week…
Emergency benefits extended…
The Prime Minister has announced that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will be extended by 8 weeks. Previously, this benefit was available for a maximum of 16 weeks. Check out coverage of the announcement here.
Plan Institute workshops and resources!
Hey everyone, in case you missed their email – Plan Institute continues to offer their workshops online, including:
- Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning (Thursdays, at a variety of times);
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Levels 1 and 2 (offered monthly);
- Personal Support Network Facilitation – 6-week online course (Sep 14 to Oct 25, or Nov 2 to Dec 13)
They are also collaborating with PLAN to offer Staying Socially Connected during the COVID-19 pandemic from May 26 to June 23. The webinars which have already aired are available here.
Did you know that friends, family members, people with disabilities, or support workers can call Plan Institute anytime to talk about:
- the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP);
- estate planning;
- advocacy approaches;
- the Disability Tax Credit;
- government benefit programs;
- social network building;
- NEW: how to stay socially connected during COVID-19
Their toll-free Disability Planning Helpline is 1-844-311-7526.
