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SPOTLIGHT: Travel & Accessibility

AirplaneDo 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:

  • Spinal Cord Injury BC – partners to make a series of videos to support using a wheelchair when travelling
  • Canucks Autism Network – partners to make a resource kit and series of videos to help individuals and families minimize travel barriers, including the Autism Access Sticker (expedited airport processes)

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)

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WEBINAR: Adult Guardianship info – Nov. 22nd

Interested in what Adult Guardianship means in BC?  Confused by Committeeship?  This free webinar could help!

Nidus (Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry) is holding a free webinar on Adult Guardianship (called Committeeship in BC) and the Representation Agreement Section 7 (RA7).   The webinar is offered at two dates/times; you can watch on your own computer/device.  See the attached PDF for details.

Please feel free to pass this info along to others who may be interested!

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Nidus is a non-profit charitable organization established in 1995 by disability and seniors groups to be a resource on Representation Agreements.  You can learn more about Nidus at their website:  www.nidus.ca

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WEBINAR: Adult Guardianship info – Nov. 22nd

Interested in what Adult Guardianship means in BC?  Confused by Committeeship?  This free webinar could help!

Nidus (Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry) is holding a free webinar on Adult Guardianship (called Committeeship in BC) and the Representation Agreement Section 7 (RA7).   The webinar is offered at two dates/times; you can watch on your own computer/device.  See the attached PDF for details.

Please feel free to pass this info along to others who may be interested!

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Nidus is a non-profit charitable organization established in 1995 by disability and seniors groups to be a resource on Representation Agreements.  You can learn more about Nidus at their website:  www.nidus.ca

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OKANAGAN: handyDART Service Notice – IMPORTANT

PLEASE SEE THE INFO BELOW regarding limited handyDART Service effective November 6, 2016.exclamation

The union representing transit drivers in the Central Okanagan has served 72-hour strike notice as of Thursday, November 3, 2016.

Effective Monday, November 6, 2016 handyDART will only be providing essential services. 

Please make other plans for transportation.  It is also important to let your programs  and support workers know if you will not be able to attend activities and appointments.

***UPDATE: 16 11 04***

This strike notice affects all transit in the Kelowna area.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kelowna-bus-drivers-strike-notice-1.3835657

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OKANAGAN: handyDART Service Notice – IMPORTANT

PLEASE SEE THE INFO BELOW regarding limited handyDART Service effective November 6, 2016.

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The union representing transit drivers in the Central Okanagan has served 72-hour strike notice as of Thursday, November 3, 2016.

Effective Monday, November 6, 2016 handyDART will only be providing essential services. 

Please make other plans for transportation.  It is also important to let your programs  and support workers know if you will not be able to attend activities and appointments.

***UPDATE: 16 11 04***

This strike notice affects all transit in the Kelowna area.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kelowna-bus-drivers-strike-notice-1.3835657

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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,
Joanne

Disclaimer: 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.

 

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WEBINAR: Financial Info – RDSP & Disability Tax Credit

Feel lost with financial details, like the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and Disability Tax Credit?Question Mark

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:

https://eepurl.com/clG0V5

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