Congratulations to Maria Veltri who competed and placed first in a Special Olympics bowling tournament on April 1-2, 2023 in Trail, BC!
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Hey everyone, it’s been announced that low-income renters can get a one-off $500 federal payment from the federal government to help with housing costs. Find more information on eligibility and how to apply here:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/low-income-renters-one-off-payment-advocates-1.6684065
It’s November and we’re celebrating caregivers! It can be hard to connect with other caregivers…but it’s important to know you aren’t alone.
Not sure how to connect? Start here!
Dear self advocates and family members –
Please join our COVID-19 update call on Friday, November 18, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) to receive the latest health and safety information from Dr. Daniele Behn Smith, Deputy Provincial Health Officer. The link for this call is found below.
When: Friday, November 18, 2022
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Speakers on this call will include:
Please send your questions about COVID by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 16 to CLBCInfo@gov.bc.ca with the subject line: NOVEMBER COVID CALL.
This meeting will be on the Microsoft Teams (MS Teams) platform so that participants can hear and see the speakers. People will also have the option to call in with a telephone. Please use the following MS Teams link or call-in telephone numbers to join the call:
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 248 084 081 698
Passcode: fLzvGS
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only)
+1 778-401-6289,,693330599# Canada, Victoria
Phone Conference ID: 693 330 599#
Find a local number | Reset PIN
Toll-free (audio only): 1-888-600-3289
Learn More | Meeting options
If you have questions or would like to receive an information sheet with instructions on how to use MS Teams, please contact CLBC.Events@gov.bc.ca.
We look forward to having you join us. For the latest information from CLBC, please visit our COVID-19 web page for individuals and families here.
From Jillian at the DSRF:
Participants will explore the main reasons behind challenging behaviour. Next, they will learn strategies to facilitate positive interactions and participation, including proactive communication strategies and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies. Whether you are a parent, teacher, CEA, coach, babysitter, or therapist of a child, teenager, or adult, you won’t want to miss this!