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The Kelowna DDMHS team has moved:
We’re Moving! Kelowna MHSU will be located at:
Community Health and Services Centre
505 Doyle Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 0C5
250-469-7070 ext 12367
As of Monday December 19th they will be at their new location. You can contact them directly with any questions or if you need pictures of the exterior and interior of the building to make social stories.
The Kelowna DDMHS team has moved:
We’re Moving! Kelowna MHSU will be located at:
Community Health and Services Centre
505 Doyle Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 0C5
250-469-7070 ext 12367
As of Monday December 19th they will be at their new location. You can contact them directly with any questions or if you need pictures of the exterior and interior of the building to make social stories.
Special thanks to COPCS for circulating the following info regarding handyDart bus pass refunds for the month of November 2016:
Did you know you can get a credit for the November hanyDART bus pass?
According to the local transit office, you can come to their office and get a new pass for December 2016 at the reduced rate of $22.50 — you MUST BRING YOUR NOVEMBER PASS with you.
If you are not getting another bus pass for December, you should be able to go to the local transit office and get a refund — ensure you bring your NOVEMBER pass.
The HSCL Team has moved into the new Community Health and Services Centre building, located at 505 Doyle Ave in Kelowna.
Starting December 12th, you can reach the HSCL Team at this new location, or at their new phone number: 250-469-7070.
Special thanks to COPCS for circulating the following info regarding handyDart bus pass refunds for the month of November 2016:
Did you know you can get a credit for the November hanyDART bus pass?
According to the local transit office, you can come to their office and get a new pass for December 2016 at the reduced rate of $22.50 — you MUST BRING YOUR NOVEMBER PASS with you.
If you are not getting another bus pass for December, you should be able to go to the local transit office and get a refund — ensure you bring your NOVEMBER pass.
The HSCL Team has moved into the new Community Health and Services Centre building, located at 505 Doyle Ave in Kelowna.
Starting December 12th, you can reach the HSCL Team at this new location, or at their new phone number: 250-469-7070.
Did you know that the Office of the Ombudsperson offers e-news?
The Office of the Ombudsperson is responsible for investigating when people feel they have been treated unfairly by government or government agencies.
Their e-news keeps you informed of what they are working on. Their website has a lot of resources on how to advocate for yourself if you feel you have been treated unfairly. They also show how they can help.
Visit them at their website: www.bcombudsperson.ca
Did you know that the Office of the Ombudsperson offers e-news?
The Office of the Ombudsperson is responsible for investigating when people feel they have been treated unfairly by government or government agencies.
Their e-news keeps you informed of what they are working on. Their website has a lot of resources on how to advocate for yourself if you feel you have been treated unfairly. They also show how they can help.
Visit them at their website: www.bcombudsperson.ca
Want to travel? Need some help with planning for the airport?
It turns out talking to your airport and your airline are great places to start!
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has partnered with several organizations to offer help, resources, and support to people who may need a bit of help to plan their travel:
To participate in the Autism Access Sticker program, you can talk with your airline when you check in. You can call the airport or go on their website to learn more about how they are supporting people to travel (https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/navigate-yvr/accessibility-at-yvr/accessibility-travel-planning)
Do you or someone you know or support want to travel, but need some help with planning for the airport?
It turns out talking to your airport and your airline are great places to start!
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has partnered with several organizations to offer help, resources, and support to people who may need a bit of help to plan their travel:
To participate in the Autism Access Sticker program, you can talk with your airline when you check in. You can call the airport or go on their website to learn more about how they are supporting people to travel (https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/navigate-yvr/accessibility-at-yvr/accessibility-travel-planning)
