Check out the attached info about November’s CLBC Family Forum featuring an info session with Terri-Lynn Kent on mental health for caregivers and self-advocates. RSVP to Linda Farr (linda.farr@gov.bc.ca or 250-712-3610) by next Thursday, Nov. 24th.
CRANBROOK: Fire Safety Workshop – Nov. 24th
CCSS has partnered with the Cranbrook Fire Department to offer Home Share Providers and the individuals they support a free workshop on Fire Safety! RSVP by Nov. 18th.
See details here: 16-11-24-cranbrook-fire-safety-workshop
KELOWNA: Info on Personal Safety / Sexual Health – Nov. 12th
Not sure what resources are out there for Personal Safety or Sexual Health for individuals with disabilities?
Check out the attached info, circulated through Families In Touch. If you know anyone who might be interested, help spread the word!
Good day,
I am developing a parent education course on Personal Safety and Sexual health education. I am interested in talking with parents and hearing what their needs are. I am hosting an information session on November 12 at Okanagan College. Thank you for distributing this information,
JoanneDisclaimer: The Families In Touch network information is shared as a public service and provided… “as is” without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied.
Information-session-on-personal-safetly-and-sexual-health-education.pdf
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:
KELOWNA: October Family Forum Meeting RSVP – Oct. 21st
Please RSVP to Linda by 4 PM today (Friday, Oct. 21st) if you plan to go!
Hi Everyone.
Upcoming Family Forum event on Monday, Oct. 24th at 6:30pm. We have two Self-Advocates sharing what they are working on both here in Kelowna and in BC.
Please RSVP to Linda.Farr@gov.bc.ca if you are coming.
Save the date!
The next meeting will be be November 28th with Terri-Lynn Kent, 6:30pm at #140-1060 Manhattan drive.
Terry has over 16 years of clinical experience in health care, working closely with individuals, couples and families living with the challenges associated with stress and chronic illness.
Lena Charlton
UBC OKANAGAN: Family Governance Workshop – Oct. 27-29th
Check out the Family Governance workshop being offered at UBCO! Thanks to Assunta Rosal (MSW, RSW) for passing on this info. See below.
My name is Assunta Rosal, I am a parent of a young adult with Intellectual Disabilities who is transitioning out of the school system (SD #23) and into adulthood. I am also a recent graduate of the UBC Okanagan Masters of Social Work program.
I am on a committee that has organized a Family Governance conference at UBC Okanagan. This is a model of service delivery that works towards increased flexibility. This conference is directed at parents looking for supports for their young adult children that are more innovative inclusive, client-centred and family supported and/or self-advocates who want to have more input into shaping their lives. I have attached the program agenda for your perusal. We want to get the word out to parents and self- advocates through out our region. Please feel free to share this with any of your contacts!
The conference costs $50.00 (this covers refreshments and lunch). There is a speaker on the evening of the 27th who is a parent/advocate with 20 years’ experience in Family Governance – this part of the program is paid for by CLBC Community Councils South & North Okanagan and is free to parents.
Planning on going? Leave us a comment!
KELOWNA: Addictions Awareness – Nov. 17th
Interior Health presents their Addictions Awareness Week Presentations on November 17th from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm at the Kelowna Health Centre (1340 Ellis St) – stop in and check out these great presenters!
See attached poster.
KELOWNA: CLBC Open House – Oct. 19th
CLBC in Kelowna is hosting an Open House for the community – and we are all invited!
- When: October 19th
- Where: #140-1060 Manhattan Drive
- Time: 3 pm – 6 pm
Hope to see you all there!
KELOWNA: Compassion Fatigue Workshop – Nov. 5th
BrainTrust Canada presents “Compassion Fatigue” from 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre in Kelowna (2170 Harvey Ave) with speaker Michael Douglas.
You can register for this workshop on the BrainTrust website here: https://www.braintrustcanada.com/event/compassion-fatigue-workshop/
For more event information, see attached PDF:
KELOWNA – COPCS Workshop Announcement – Sep. 23rd
The Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society is hosting a half-day workshop titled Understanding Dementia (see below, and attached bulletin) free for home share providers. Contact Margaret for registration – seating is limited!
The purpose of this training is to build awareness and educate Home Share Providers, Family and Community Care Partners on Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia. After completing the training, participants should have a better understanding of the disease, its stages, how communication is affected and how to respond to behaviour. Both men and women can live with this disease in their 70’s, 60’s, 50’s and even 40’s. “People with dementia who can remain engaged and active are able to enjoy a good quality of life,” says CEO of the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.
The workshop will be held on Friday, September 23rd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Landmark 4 Building in Kelowna.
There is limited seating, so please RSVP as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Margaret Milsom
Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society
778-753-2625
Understanding-Dementia.pdf