Hey everyone, you can find CLBC’s latest Update summarizing information shared on their September 23 teleconference here. Check it out!
CLBC Update
Upcoming online training!
Hey everyone, we posted last month about PivotPoint’s upcoming online training — don’t forget to sign up if you’re interested! October’s topic is Functional Communication.
Upcoming online training!
Hey everyone, PivotPoint is offering online training courses over the next three months as part of as part of CLBC’s Kootenay Behavior Consultation Program:
- Oct. 13 (9 am – 12 pm PDT): FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION
- Nov. 10 (9 am – 12 pm PDT): BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT PLAN MANAGEMENT
- Dec. 1 (9 am – 12 pm PDT): STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE THE INDEPENDENCE OF LIFE SKILLS
You can find out more and register on PivotPoint’s website here.
CLBC COVID-19 Update for self advocates and families…
Hey everyone, CLBC is hosting a teleconference update on Thursday next week (September 23) from 11:05 am-12 pm (PDT) with Dr. Daniele Behn Smith (Deputy Provincial Health Officer), Ross Chilton (CEO of CLBC), and Michael J. Prince (CLBC Board Chair).
You can email questions using subject line “SEPT 23 COVID CALL” until Tuesday at noon (September 21). Call in on Thursday to 1-877-353-9184 (participant code: 11453# ).
CLBC COVID-19 Update for Home Share Providers…
Hey everyone, CLBC is hosting a teleconference update on Tuesday next week (September 21) from 3pm-4pm (PDT) with Dr. Daniele Behn Smith (Deputy Provincial Health Officer), Ross Chilton (CEO of CLBC), and Brenda Gillette (CEO of the BC CEO Network).
You can email questions for Dr. Behn Smith using subject line “COVID CALL” until this Friday at noon (September 17). Call in starting at 2:55pm (PDT) on Tuesday to 1-877-353-9184 (participant code: 22920#).
CLBC COVID-19 Update
Hey everyone, CLBC has sent an update on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, which you can read here.
CLBC Update for Individuals & Families
Hey everyone, CLBC’s update for August 27th is now posted. All CLBC updates are posted on their website here and you can sign up to get updates using the link to the sign up page.
Highlights included this update:
- Government News: BC proof of vaccination requirement starts Sep. 13, masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces, and the Government of Canada has made Sep. 30 a federal statutory holiday (National Day of Truth and Reconciliation)
- Elections Canada: information for people with disabilities (election is Sep. 20)
- WOW Awards: nominations are open until Sep. 9
- Family Support Institute (FSI): list of upcoming free Family Hangouts
- CLBC’s website: helpful information and resources for wildfire preparedness
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): suggestions for dealing with the stress of natural disasters, as well as free, confidential support and crisis lines available 24/7 offering immediate help
CLBC Info Bulletin…
Hey everyone, CLBC has issued an Info Bulletin for Home Share Providers! Topics covered include:
- Message from Dr. Bonnie Henry and self advocates: You can too!
- CLBC’s Three-Year Home Sharing Plan
- Home Sharing Entity Update
- Introducing CLBC’s new Provincial Program Coordinator
Check it out here!
CLBC Update: BC’s Restart Plan…
Hey everyone, CLBC’s CEO Ross Chilton has provided an update as we all move forward in BC’s Restart Plan. You can check out the full update here.
CLBC Update: Important Message…
…from Dr. Bonnie Henry and Self-Advocates! Check it out here.
You can listen to people who got their COVID-19 vaccines talk about it here:
