Hey everyone, the WHO has developed a poster of practical coping strategies to help deal with stress. You can get the PDF here:
Check it out, chat about it, and pass it along. Stay healthy, and safe!
Coping with stress…
Hang in there and appreciate the good…
PivotPoint Summer Groups…
Hey everyone, PivotPoint’s groups and activities are open for registration. They are offering a variety of activities and groups both online and in person (in some regions), including fitness, art, cooking, video games, dance, outdoor adventures, novel studies, and creative writing. Learn more on their group activities page, or visit their calendar page to register. Autism Funding can be applied to any of the groups.
Your social distancing reminder of the week…
Emergency benefits extended…
The Prime Minister has announced that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will be extended by 8 weeks. Previously, this benefit was available for a maximum of 16 weeks. Check out coverage of the announcement here.
Plan Institute workshops and resources!
Hey everyone, in case you missed their email – Plan Institute continues to offer their workshops online, including:
- Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning (Thursdays, at a variety of times);
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Levels 1 and 2 (offered monthly);
- Personal Support Network Facilitation – 6-week online course (Sep 14 to Oct 25, or Nov 2 to Dec 13)
They are also collaborating with PLAN to offer Staying Socially Connected during the COVID-19 pandemic from May 26 to June 23. The webinars which have already aired are available here.
Did you know that friends, family members, people with disabilities, or support workers can call Plan Institute anytime to talk about:
- the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP);
- estate planning;
- advocacy approaches;
- the Disability Tax Credit;
- government benefit programs;
- social network building;
- NEW: how to stay socially connected during COVID-19
Their toll-free Disability Planning Helpline is 1-844-311-7526.
Remember What Matters…
What to Say…
Your social distancing reminder of the week…
…is a lighthearted reminder featured on CBC.ca, courtesy of the Government of Yukon:
Mental Health First Aid…
Hey everyone, please take a minute to check out this COVID-19 mental health first aid Self-Care & Resilience Guide put together by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It’s got a fantastic list of resource, and also guides you through completing a personal plan. Chat about it, share it, and stay safe and healthy!
