Check out the attached info about November’s CLBC Family Forum featuring an info session with Terri-Lynn Kent on mental health for caregivers and self-advocates. RSVP to Linda Farr (linda.farr@gov.bc.ca or 250-712-3610) by next Thursday, Nov. 24th.
OKANAGAN: handyDART Service Notice – IMPORTANT
PLEASE SEE THE INFO BELOW regarding limited handyDART Service effective November 6, 2016.
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
OKANAGAN: handyDART Service Notice – IMPORTANT
PLEASE SEE THE INFO BELOW regarding limited handyDART Service effective November 6, 2016.
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
CRANBROOK: Fire Safety Workshop – Nov. 24th
CCSS has partnered with the Cranbrook Fire Department to offer Home Share Providers and the individuals they support a free workshop on Fire Safety! RSVP by Nov. 18th.
See details here: 16-11-24-cranbrook-fire-safety-workshop
CRANBROOK: Fire Safety Workshop – Nov. 24th
CCSS has partnered with the Cranbrook Fire Department to offer Home Share Providers and the individuals they support a free workshop on Fire Safety! RSVP by Nov. 18th.
See details here: 16-11-24-cranbrook-fire-safety-workshop
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,
JoanneDisclaimer: 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.
Information-session-on-personal-safetly-and-sexual-health-education.pdf
WEBINAR: Financial Info – RDSP & Disability Tax Credit
Feel lost with financial details, like the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and Disability Tax Credit?
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:
WEBINAR: Financial Info – RDSP & Disability Tax Credit
Feel lost with financial details, like the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and Disability Tax Credit?
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:
NEW RDSP and Disability Tax Credit Program
There are new ways you can get connected with help to set up your RDSP and Disability Tax Credit!
Check out the info in this DABC bulletin:
Dear Community Partner,
Please see attached a community update about a new program at DABC to help people with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and the RDSP. We’re working with Plan Institute and BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society to help people open an RDSP.
Best regards, Jane Dyson
16-10-21-dabc-community-update-new-rdsp-dtc-program-october-2016
Is this info helpful? Let us know in the comments!
KELOWNA: October Family Forum Meeting RSVP – Oct. 21st
Please RSVP to Linda by 4 PM today (Friday, Oct. 21st) if you plan to go!
Hi Everyone.
Upcoming Family Forum event on Monday, Oct. 24th at 6:30pm. We have two Self-Advocates sharing what they are working on both here in Kelowna and in BC.
Please RSVP to Linda.Farr@gov.bc.ca if you are coming.
Save the date!
The next meeting will be be November 28th with Terri-Lynn Kent, 6:30pm at #140-1060 Manhattan drive.
Terry has over 16 years of clinical experience in health care, working closely with individuals, couples and families living with the challenges associated with stress and chronic illness.
Lena Charlton
