Hey everyone, you can find CLBC’s latest Update summarizing information shared on their September 23 teleconference here. Check it out!
CLBC Update
It’s COMMUNITY INCLUSION MONTH!
Hey everyone, October is COMMUNITY INCLUSION MONTH – so let’s celebrate inclusion in our communities!
All month long, we will be posting ways to celebrate inclusion, ways to build inclusion, and ways to explore the meaning of inclusion.
To get started, here are some places you can check out all month long for community inclusion month information, events, and posts:
- Here is the page for CLBC’s Widening Our World (WOW) Awards, which will be updated with this year’s winners during Community Inclusion Month. The awards this year will focus on people who helped make a difference in the lives of people with diverse abilities through the COVID-19 pandemic.
- CLBC’s Facebook page and Twitter page will be updated with information and events throughout Community Inclusion Month.
- Inclusion BC is working with CLBC during Community Inclusion Month to raise awareness about inclusive housing. Watch Inclusion BC’s video below, or check it out with their Key to Home website here.
- In keeping with the inclusive housing theme, Inclusion Canada announced they are going to share new resources through their Pathways to Homeownership project.
- Inclusion Canada also has a webpage about deinstitutionalization in Canada. Check out these powerful milestones, experiences, and progress in community inclusion here.
Cold and flu season…
Hey everyone, the weather is getting cooler as we head into cold and flu season. The symptoms of the flu can be similar to the symptoms of COVID-19 — so, it is very important if you feel unwell or have symptoms that you call 811 (or your doctor) and get tested for COVID-19.
Here is some more information about colds and the flu from HealthLink BC.
Hand washing helps keep you and others healthy by stopping the spread of germs, including those that can cause the flu. Use water and soap and wash your hands for at least as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice (about 20 seconds)!
Sleep and Sleep Disorders – Virtual Lectures
Hey everyone, between October 28 and October 30 the Canadian Sleep Society is presenting free online public lectures about sleep disorders (including insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and hypersomnia). Check out more information about sessions here, or click here for registration information. Thanks to our Home Share team (Mike and Lindsay) for passing along this information!
HAVE YOUR SAY IN…Election Accessibility!
Hey everyone, as we already posted, we had a federal election yesterday (Monday, September 20th).
Elections Canada wants voting to be as accessible as possible. Leading up to the election, Elections Canada offered resources, information, and help to vote leading up to general election day (September 20th).
Now you can tell them how accessible voting was for YOU!
Click here to be taken to their online feedback form and use the “Member of the Public” button to tell them about your voting experience. There’s more information about accessible polling stations and feedback here.
Federal Election!
Hey everyone, the federal election is happening TODAY — and just in case you’re not sure what ID to bring with you when you go to your polling station, here is a page from Elections Canada with a list of all the acceptable ID options!
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# ).
Voting Day…
Hey everyone, the federal election is happening on Monday, September 20th.
There are health and safety precautions in place for voting day, you can read more about them here on the Elections Canada website or check out their video.
Elections Canada also has a page of COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions set up here.
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#).
Voting Day Accessibility!
Hey everyone, we posted about the federal election coming up on Monday, September 20th.
Check out the video below all about what help is available on Election Day, and share it with anyone else who might be interested!
If you can’t find the accessibility information you’re looking for, call Elections Canada (1-800-463-6868 or (TTY) 1-800-361-8935).
