Check out the upcoming training being offered to Home Share Providers by posAbilities on February 19th (Kelowna) and February 20th (Penticton) – see PDF. Thanks to COPCS for circulating this info!
Behaviour-Support-Session-Flyer-2018_HSP.pdfSPOTLIGHT: CLBC Standards for Home Sharing course – available online!
Hi all, CLBC’s Standards for Home Sharing course is available online! This course is free to take, is available online, is broken down into flexible modules around key themes, and offers a certificate once completed. There are great resources (videos, help sheets, tips) built into the content, too. Check it out! Let us know what you think in the comments.
RICHMOND: BC’s Affordable Housing Conference – Nov. 19-21
BC’s Affordable Housing Conference is taking place in Richmond this month – check out the link below and share with others who may be interested! Thanks to COPCS for passing this along.
VANCOUVER: FASD – Strategies Workshop – Nov. 28-29
https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/workshops/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-vancouver11-28/
Description:
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is one of the most prevalent brain-based disabilities in our society. There is a growing need for caregivers to acquire increased knowledge and practical skills to support children, adults and families living with FASD. This workshop will propose 5 pillars for success when supporting individuals with FASD. These include a focus on Strengths, Healthy Relationships, Promoting FASD Self Awareness, Adaptations Strategies and Team Based Support. Participants will transfer newfound knowledge about FASD into practical and meaningful ways to try differently not harder in their support of individuals, families and communities affected by FASD.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is one of the most prevalent brain-based disabilities in our society. There is a growing need for caregivers to acquire increased knowledge and practical skills to support children, adults and families living with FASD. This workshop will propose 5 pillars for success when supporting individuals with FASD. These include a focus on Strengths, Healthy Relationships, Promoting FASD Self Awareness, Adaptations Strategies and Team Based Support. Participants will transfer newfound knowledge about FASD into practical and meaningful ways to try differently not harder in their support of individuals, families and communities affected by FASD.
SPOTLIGHT: Trauma Informed Practise Workshops
There are workshops being offered in communities around the Province on Trauma Informed Practise – check it out!
Trauma-Informed-Practice-Workshop-Registration-Surrey.docx Trauma-Informed-Practice-Workshop-Registration-Prince-George.docx Trauma-Informed-Practice-Workshop-Registration-Cranbrook.docx Trauma-Informed-Practice-Workshop-Registration-Richmond-2.docx Save-the-Date-TIP-Flyer-NANAIMO.docx Save-the-Date-TIP-Flyer-VICTORIA.docx Save-the-Date-TIP-Flyer-KELOWNA.docx Trauma-Informed-Practice-Workshop-Registration-Kamloops.docxKELOWNA: Fentanyl Crisis Grief Support Group
Please help spread the word – there is an 8-week Adult Grief Group offered by the Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) open to anyone who is grieving the loss of someone who has died from Fentanyl. See attached information, and pass along.
8-Week-Grief-Group-Fentanyl-loss-specific-.docxWEBINAR: Future Planning Tips – Sep. 28th
Webinar: Future planning tips for people with disabilities and those who support them
Thursday, Sept 28, 2017 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST
If you have a disability or support a person who does, you can join a free webinar on September 28, 2017 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (EST)/ 10:00 am -11:30 am (PST) to learn how planning for a good life can lead to achieving greater peace of mind about the present.
Brendon Pooran, Founder and principal lawyer, PooranLaw Professional Corporation; Ted Kuntz, Chair, Board of Directors of Plan Institute; and Tom O’Dwyer, Lead tax advisor, Ability Tax and Trust Advisors will share their experiences and professional insights from their work in this area.
This webinar is hosted by Plan Institute and Prosper Canada and will benefit persons living with disabilities, their family members, caregivers, and service providers.
*Currently serving residents in British Columbia and Ontario
Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7302403562414971139?mc_cid=c0b645e594&mc_eid=a84f4a9b9f
NELSON: Trauma & Addiction Workshop – Jun 1st
Hey everyone!
The Nelson CARES Society has circulated info (see attached) about a workshop on Trauma and Addiction with Dr. Ross Laird this Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Prestige Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre (701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson). Tickets are $15; for more info call 250-352-6011.
Plan to go? Leave us a comment!
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.
A-Role-of-A-Trustee-FINAL-flyer-Reduced-size.pdfNELSON: 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!
