There will be two self-advocates presenting at the next CLBC Community Council Family Forum on Monday, May 29th. Check it out! Remember to RSVP to Linda Farr (see poster).
Self-Advocates-May-2017.pdf
KELOWNA: Individualized Funding and Microboards – May 15th
Hey everyone, this month’s CLBC Community Council Family Forum is presenting “An Introduction to Individualized Funding and Microboards with Caitlin Goodsell” on Monday, May 15th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the CLBC Office Boardroom (140-1060 Manhattan Drive). Pizza provided! Check out the PDF poster for more info.
Remember to RSVP to Linda Farr by 4:30 PM on Friday, May 12th. You can email Linda at Linda.Farr@gov.bc.ca or give her a call at 250-712-3610.
Interested in attending? Leave us a comment!
SPOTLIGHT: First Prize Photo!
Some of you will remember our feature from March 29th with the great news that Dave won CLBC’s photo contest.
HERE is Dave’s First Prize photo!
Great shot, Dave!
SPOTLIGHT: First Prize Photo!
Community Connections is excited to share some great news – David Wells, who entered into CLBC’s “Favorite Things / Hobbies” Photo Contest this year, has won First Prize!
His photo of a gentleman DJ’ing at Kootenay Co-op Radio was chosen by a committee of self advocates, family members, service providers, and community members as the winning entry.
Congratulations Dave!
KELOWNA: March FamilyWORKs – Mar. 18th
Please see the attached poster for this Saturday’s FamilyWORKs event.
The David Wells Radio Show….!
He’s doing it again! David Wells and his buddy Jay are doing what seems to be a regular thing: The David Wells Radio Show. For those that don’t know David, this is the perfect way to learn more about him, his beloved town of Nelson and listen to some music he’s picked out that he thinks you’ll appreciate.
The details are here (from Norm Richard – thanks Norm!):
We’ve just confirmed the winter break edition of The David Wells Show will be on Thursday Dec. 29 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Kootenay Co-op Radio with Jay. Have a happy and safe Solstice, Christmas and holidays!
https://www.kootenaycoopradio.
com/index.php?/listen/listen- live/ and they have past shows available for 5 weeks at https://recent.cjly.org/ Check it out!
SPOTLIGHT: Ombudsperson Online
Did you know that the Office of the Ombudsperson offers e-news?
The Office of the Ombudsperson is responsible for investigating when people feel they have been treated unfairly by government or government agencies.
Their e-news keeps you informed of what they are working on. Their website has a lot of resources on how to advocate for yourself if you feel you have been treated unfairly. They also show how they can help.
Visit them at their website: www.bcombudsperson.ca
SPOTLIGHT: Travel & Accessibility
Want to travel? Need some help with planning for the airport?
It turns out talking to your airport and your airline are great places to start!
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has partnered with several organizations to offer help, resources, and support to people who may need a bit of help to plan their travel:
- Spinal Cord Injury BC – partners to make a series of videos to support using a wheelchair when travelling
- Canucks Autism Network – partners to make a resource kit and series of videos to help individuals and families minimize travel barriers, including the Autism Access Sticker (expedited airport processes)
To participate in the Autism Access Sticker program, you can talk with your airline when you check in. You can call the airport or go on their website to learn more about how they are supporting people to travel (https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/navigate-yvr/accessibility-at-yvr/accessibility-travel-planning)
WEBINAR: Financial Info – RDSP & Disability Tax Credit
Feel lost with financial details, like the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and Disability Tax Credit?
Help is on the way! Join the Family Support Institute in partnership with FS Financial Strategies for this webinar on November 2nd from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Speakers Angela Clancy and Ron Davies will shed some light on these two topics!
Feel free to share this info! More details at the link below:
NEW RDSP and Disability Tax Credit Program
There are new ways you can get connected with help to set up your RDSP and Disability Tax Credit!
Check out the info in this DABC bulletin:
Dear Community Partner,
Please see attached a community update about a new program at DABC to help people with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and the RDSP. We’re working with Plan Institute and BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society to help people open an RDSP.
Best regards, Jane Dyson
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Is this info helpful? Let us know in the comments!
