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
SPOTLIGHT: Voting!
With the BC Election around the corner on May 9th, InclusionBC has released information to help individuals exercise their right to vote. You can also visit the website https://iamvoting.arts.ubc.ca/. Check it out!
Help get out the vote!
Inclusion BC has created an information and participation guide to empower British Columbians with disabilities to vote. Help us get out the vote! Download the guide here.
IN THE GUIDE:
- Questions and answers about voting
- Political parties and their leaders
- Participating in the election
- Rights and responsibilities
- Glossary
- “You can vote” poster
Inclusion BC 227 – Sixth Street New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 3A5 Canada
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WEBINAR: Role of Trustee – May 16th
The Family Support Institute is partnering with KMK Law Corporation to put on a free webinar on May 16th – check out the info below and their poster!
Please see the attached poster (or below) for FSI’s next upcoming webinar on “Role of Trustee” set for May 16 at 6:30pm. This is a follow up webinar to the one we held last month on “Disability Estates and Planning” and will be presented by Ken Kramer. Simply click on the image below to register. Please post and share with your networks! Thank you.
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 for Dave!
Some of you will have heard the great news we featured on our website on March 29th – that Dave won CLBC’s photo contest.
HERE is Dave’s First Prize photo!
Great shot, Dave!
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!
NELSON: inclusionBC Free Event – May 26th
Thanks to Vivienne for passing along the info from inclusionBC via CAYA about their upcoming workshop in Nelson on May 26th!
This is a free workshop for people with diverse needs (see attached PDF, below) and is noted as being for people of all ages (poster says children).
Interested? Check it out!
OKANAGAN: Symposium on Brain Injury – Jun 1st
For anyone interested in Brain Injury, the Pushor Mitchell Okanagan Symposium on Brain Injury is coming up on June 1st from 8 AM to 5 PM in Kelowna. Full details at the link below. Special thanks to COPCS for sending this around!
FREE WEBINAR: Borderline Personality Disorder
There is a free webinar for caregivers available through the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) about Understanding and Supporting individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder. Thanks to COPCS for circulating this info!
OKANAGAN: Free training – May/June 2017
Don’t forget to check out the info from posAbilities (below, with poster) about free training sessions being offered to families, caregivers and support staff!
We are pleased to present the 2017 Orientation for Support Network Members. This is part of CLBC’s ongoing goal of increasing capacity in the region by supporting local service providers to expand the skills and knowledge to provide for the behaviour support needs of individuals with difficult and serious behaviour challenges (as defined in CLBC Policy Document).
Please see attached flyer for full details and information regarding registration. These free sessions are open to families, caregivers and support staff. Please distribute amongst your network as appropriate. We will be holding 2 sessions in both Kelowna and Penticton. These sessions are open to approximately 30 people per session. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring in additional food for lunch.The topics include:
- Person Centered Thinking
- Positive Behaviour Support
Orientation-for-Support-Network-Members-South-Central-Okanagan-2017.pdf
