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NELSON: Fishing at Cottonwood Lake

Hi everyone, check out the event info (below) provided by Vivienne for your information (thanks Viv!).

It’s “FISHING FOREVER” time again

July 19th, 2016

Cottonwood Lake, Nelson, BC

Fishing Forever and Family Fishing Weekend
The Fishing Forever Weekend is a yearly family event that The Nelson Rod And Gun Club, in association with BCWF, has continued since 2004 and has grown 50% annually. It creates an opportunity for disabled, seniors and families to enjoy a day of fishing in the beautiful setting of Cottonwood Lake.

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SHARE YOUR VOICE: Community Forum for Robust Safeguards in Bill C-14

Interested individuals can share their voice and their story today through this opportunity with inclusionBC, to ensure Bill C-14 protects vulnerable Canadians.  Check out the details below!

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KELOWNA: Meet Leanne Dospital, New Advocate for Service Quality

There is an exciting opportunity to meet the new Advocate for Service Quality in Kelowna tomorrow, June 9th.  See details below, and attached introduction from the ASQ.

The Advocate for Service Quality Review and Recommendations report can be accessed here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/family-and-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities/supports-services/advocate_service_quality_report.pdf

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new Advocate for Service Quality, Leanne Dospital, will be in Kelowna and invites adults and transitioning youth with developmental disabilities, families, stakeholders, and service providers to a meet-and-greet. Leanne Dospital “want[s] to hear firsthand about how to better support adults with developmental disabilities and their families” in our area. …… Introduction letter attached.

Kelowna
June 9th, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
1345 St. Paul Street (Public Guardian and Trustee office)

 

 

 

 

pdf icon ASQ_Introduction_Letter_May2016.pdf

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Follow up: Building Networks with and for Each Other Presentation – June 2, 2016

Hi all, check out the fantastic turnout and great news following up from Nancy Ward’s June 2nd presentation “Building Networks with and for Each Other” in Kelowna!

Hello,

I wanted to share with you a few pictures of last Thursday’s presentation for people with diversabilities.  The speaker, Nancy Ward from Oklahoma City, did a fantastic talk from the heart!!  Nancy educated 58 participants on improving their self advocacy skills and the importance of believing in yourself.  The attendance was overwhelming and the feedback from participants was sincere and positive.  I understand that some of the self advocates met with Nancy Ward after the presentation as well.  Since the presentation, self advocates have arranged for another meeting on Saturday, June 18th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to be held at Pathways (123 Franklyn Road).   Hopefully, they can continue to grow in numbers and support each other in areas of concern.  Nancy Ward will follow up with the group in one year to see how they have advanced.  Please support home shares in your charge to attend and assist them with transportation if needed.  If you have any questions regarding the June 18th self advocate meeting please contact Shelley DeCoste at 250-712-1179.
Finally, helping facilitate this event was a highlight in my career of working with people with diversabilities and I thank you for your support in promoting this event! 
Sincerely,
Margaret Milsom
Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society

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NELSON – Night Steps 2016

Hello again everyone, there is a great event taking place in Nelson on Saturday, June 11th.  See information below, and at this link:  https://cannib.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1184&pg=entry

2016 Night Steps Nelson, BC

Join us on Saturday, June 11th and help us change the lives of those who are blind and partially sighted right here in our community. This exciting, family friendly 5 km walk under the stars raises funds to support CNIB’s vital services that help people who are blind or partially sighted to lead rich, independent lives.

Taking part is easy. Register as a team or an individual and we’ll give you all the tools you need to make fundraising simple and FUN! If walking isn’t for you, join us as a volunteer or make a donation to a team or walker in your community.

After the 5 km walk, there will be an evening celebration with music, fun, family and friends. Join us now by clicking the registration button above. 

Event Details:

  • City: Nelson

  • Location: Rotary Park

  • Event Date: June,11, 2016

  • Time: Registration & BBQ at 6:30, walk to follow 

  • Contact: 1-844-810-5408 or nightsteps.nelson@cnib.ca

If you would prefer to register by mail, download your registration form here.Ready to get started collecting donations? Download your donation form here. 

Check out our great video from our Abbotsford event for a sneak peak at this awesome event.

For more information, please email nightsteps.nelson@cnib.ca. 

You can also download our offline registration form and our offline donation form.

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KELOWNA: New Service at MHSU

Hello everyone!  There is a new service at Kelowna Mental Health and Substance Use called Walk-In Counselling.  It is available (free) on Mon-Wed-Fri 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, and Tue-Thu 1 PM-3 PM. 

Also, MHSU’s Access program (formerly called Intake) is available Mon-Fri from 9 AM-12 PM.  See information below, and attached sheets.

Walk-In Counselling:

Allows people to come in that day and receive counselling.   They can also return to that service anytime they feel necessary.  Clients end up becoming attached to a service and not necessarily one clinician.  This is not taking the place of other services, but creating a continuum of counselling services.  The approach is strengths based and looks to help clients focus on successes and empowering them to focus strategically on one main issue that day, just like you might do with a doctor at a walk in clinic.  One of the misunderstandings of this service is that clients “only get one session.“   It’s more of an approach of “one session at a time” in this particular service.   Clients are welcome to return as much as they want or ask for traditional counselling services.

pdf icon Walk-in-Counselling-brochure_1-Page.pdf
pdf icon Walk-in-services-June-2016.pdf

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Reminder: Presentation for People with Diversabilities – Thursday, June 2, 2016

 Hello everyone, the free presentation by Nancy Ward from Oklahoma City for individuals is being held this Thursday (June 2) – those interested can contact Margaret Milsom to attend.  See her note below!

Hello,

     Just a reminder about the free presentation for people with diversabilities being held this Thursday, June 2nd from 12:00 – 3:00. (ATTACHED)  The topic is “Building Networks with and for Each Other”.  This presentation will give opportunity for the people we support to network with each other and improve their self advocacy skills, which in turn improves their quality of life. 
 
     It would be appreciated if you could inform people with diversabilities you support about this presentation on June 2nd, by Nancy Ward from Oklahoma City.  Nancy is a remarkable presenter who will share her story and help expand the knowledge and importance of self advocacy.  It will also be a time for people from two countries, with a common purpose to get together and network, which is a positive thing.
 
     Please let me know by Wednesday, June 1st who would like to register.  Support workers may attend with people they support. 
 
Thanks,
 
Margaret Milsom
Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society
 
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pdf icon Community-Presentation-for-People-with-Diversabilities.pdf

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