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.
KELOWNA: Family Holiday Skate – Dec. 18th
Visit the Rutland Arena from 3:00 – 5:15 pm for free skating, face painting, hot chocolate and refreshments! Skate rentals available.
Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or donation for the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank for admission.
SPOTLIGHT: Ombudsperson Online
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
SPOTLIGHT: Ombudsperson Online
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
KELOWNA: Free Skating at Stuart Park!
As the weather gets chilly, there are lots of opportunities to stay active!
Stuart Park outdoor ice rink is gearing up for opening day on December 1st. The skating rink is open from 6 AM to 11 PM each day, and should remain open through late February (weather dependent). Skates, helmets, and EZ bars available to rent onsite daily from 11 AM to 8 PM (except on Christmas Day). Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets!
No matter what winter activities you enjoy, remember to be safe when you’re outside, and wear layers of warm clothing including hats and mittens.
KELOWNA: Free Skating at Stuart Park!
As the weather gets chilly, there are lots of opportunities to stay active!
Stuart Park outdoor ice rink is gearing up for opening day on December 1st. The skating rink is open from 6 AM to 11 PM each day, and should remain open through late February (weather dependent). Skates, helmets, and EZ bars available to rent onsite daily from 11 AM to 8 PM (except on Christmas Day). Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets!
No matter what winter activities you enjoy, remember to be safe when you’re outside, and wear layers of warm clothing including hats and mittens.
WEBINAR: Communicating in Difficult Discussions – Nov. 24th
For anyone who is interested in learning about communication techniques to use in challenging situations, The Caregiver Network (TCN) is offering a free webinar from 6:30-8:00 pm (Pacific Time) tomorrow evening with presenter Jodie McDonald, a Registered Social Worker trained in the Non-violent Communication (NVC) technique, illustrating how to apply NVC specifically to caregiver situations.
For more info or to register, visit their website: https://thecaregivernetwork.ca/event/coach-caregiver-communicating-difficult-discussions/
SPOTLIGHT: Travel & Accessibility
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:
- 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)
SPOTLIGHT: Travel & Accessibility
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:
- 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)
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
