Everyone is invited to join Pathways in their 4th Annual Inclusion Chain in front of City Hall on Water Street in Kelowna on October 3rd from 11:00 am – 11:30 am. Don’t miss out!
WEBINAR: Future Planning Tips – Sep. 28th
Webinar: Future planning tips for people with disabilities and those who support them
Thursday, Sept 28, 2017 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST
If you have a disability or support a person who does, you can join a free webinar on September 28, 2017 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (EST)/ 10:00 am -11:30 am (PST) to learn how planning for a good life can lead to achieving greater peace of mind about the present.
Brendon Pooran, Founder and principal lawyer, PooranLaw Professional Corporation; Ted Kuntz, Chair, Board of Directors of Plan Institute; and Tom O’Dwyer, Lead tax advisor, Ability Tax and Trust Advisors will share their experiences and professional insights from their work in this area.
This webinar is hosted by Plan Institute and Prosper Canada and will benefit persons living with disabilities, their family members, caregivers, and service providers.
*Currently serving residents in British Columbia and Ontario
Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7302403562414971139?mc_cid=c0b645e594&mc_eid=a84f4a9b9f
Self Advocate / Kootenay Community Council Fall Conference
Hello Everyone
Please find the attachment for the Southern Interior Regional Self Advocate and the Kootenay Community Council Conference October 20th and 21st. This year the conference is being hosted by the Self Advocates of the Rockies, in conjunction with Kootenay Community Council. Community Living British Columbia is sponsoring a limited number of tickets for Self Advocates and their support if necessary; within the Southern Interior Region. Each area will have a number of tickets assigned to them, they will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis. The conference will be opened to other advocates, family, friends, care-givers and direct support at the full cost (great value) of the conference.
We are looking forward to meeting people from our region.
On behalf of the Self-Advocates of the Rockies
Jonathan Righton
P.S. Thank you for your patience.
Self-Advocate-Fall-Conference-Registration-September-1-2017.docxCRANBROOK: Registration Package for Self Advocate’s Conference
The registration package for the Self Advocates’ Conference in Cranbrook is out – see below!
Good Morning,
Please see attached registration package for the Bi-Annual Self Advocates’ Conference to be held in Cranbrook.
If you could please pass this along to anyone who might be interested in attending that would be greatly appreciated.
Any interested parties can contact Jonathan Righton at j.righton@realmbc.ca for more information or to register.
Thanks and have a nice day!
WELCOMES and THANK YOUs!
As many will remember, this past year we had two of our Home Share Coordinators off on maternity leave as they welcomed new additions to their families.
We are very pleased to welcome Erica and Lindsay back to work from their maternity leaves this week. Welcome back, you two!
Along with Lindsay and Erica’s return to work, we are bidding a fond farewell to our two temporary team members. A huge thank you to Kristi and to Mike for their hard work over the past year. Thank you for everything, Kristi and Mike!
We are happy to have Mike continuing his work with Community Connections’ Home Share Program in the East Kootenays for the time being; and we all wish Kristi the very best in her new position with the Ktunaxa Nation Council.
SPOTLIGHT: City of Kelowna – Community for All (Survey)
Hey everybody! The City of Kelowna is asking for help from the public to prioritize accessibility improvements to parks – take the survey below to participate in this project.
Good afternoon,
The assessment of our City parks has now been completed, and we are working on compiling the data. To help us prioritize improvement efforts in the future, please take a few moments to answer a quick survey found at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityforall
If you are having issues with the survey, or need help filling it in please email me and I will have a summer student give you a call. Please forward the survey on to anyone who identifies with any of the following groups:
Senior
Caregiver of a baby/toddler
Deaf or hard of hearing
Blind or visually impaired
Person with a cognitive disability
Person with a mobility disability
Thank you for your time,
Lindsay Clement, MBCSLA, CSLA
Park and Landscape Planner | City of Kelowna
250-469-8563 | LClement@kelowna.ca
Connect with the City | kelowna.ca
SLOCAN FLOAT – Supplies!
Hi all, this Friday (Aug. 25) we are floating the Slocan river – check out Endless Adventure (link below) if you need any supplies. See you there!
Hi All
Passing along this link – thanks Linda!…for those of you who might find it useful for the float this Friday.
Crescent valley store, Endless Adventure, rents tubes and life jackets and looks like they deliver.
https://endlessadventure.ca/?product_cat=kayak-rentals-sup-rentals
Looking forward to seeing some of you at the SS Junction – 9:30 am
Cheers, Viv
Vancouver: BC LIONS GAME!
Hi everyone – the CCSS Community Support Team is headed to Vancouver this October to check out the BC Lions. Interested? Check out the invitation, attached.
17-10-21-BC-Lions-Invitation.pdf
SPOTLIGHT: Technology@Work
Hi all – some great information circulating from the Neil Squire Society in the Okanagan. Check it out!
Attention: Advocates, board members, staff and volunteers
Did you know that chronic pain, mobility, and flexibility are the most common disabilities in Canada?
From vehicle modifications to specialized software, ergonomic seating and adaptive devices, Neil Squire Society has been providing customized solutions since 1985.
If you know someone in BC who experiences disability-related barriers to employment, self-employment or volunteering, Technology@Work can help.
Funding is available for eligible candidates and medical documentation is not required. To apply, please visit www.BCTechAtWork.caNeed help? Call us toll-free at 1.844.453.5506 or email us at technologyatwork@neilsquire.ca
Funding for the Technology@Work Program is provided by the Government of British Columbia and the Government of Canada through the Canada Jobs Fund.
NEIL SQUIRE SOCIETY https://www.neilsquire.ca
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CRANBROOK: Fall Self Advocates Conference – Oct. 20-21
Hi all – the Fall Self Advocates Conference will be taking place at St Eugene’s Resort near Cranbrook, check out the info below and the attached invite!
Please see attached invitation to the Fall Self Advocates Conference. It will be from October 20-21 and will be at the St. Eugene’s Resort near Cranbrook. Please feel free to pass this invitation along to anyone who might be interested in attending. If you have any questions about the conference please contact either Jonathan Righton or Ana Yost via email or by calling 250-426-3393. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!
