VANCOUVER: FASD – Strategies Workshop – Nov. 28-29
https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/workshops/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-vancouver11-28/
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.
PWD – Changes to PWD Bus Pass
Please see attached a Community Update about the recently announced changes to the PWD Bus Pass Program.
Best regards,
Jane Dyson
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KELOWNA: TCS Play coming up – Oct. 26
Our neighbors up the road here in Kelowna have a Drama Club, and they are putting on a play based on the Wizard of Oz! Come check it out next week, October 26th, if you are in the area.
SPOTLIGHT: Trauma Informed Practise Workshops
There are workshops being offered in communities around the Province on Trauma Informed Practise – check it out!
OKANAGAN: Aging Event – Nov. 2
CLBC is hosting an event on October 26th to build a better understanding of aging. The event is geared towards CLBC staff, self advocates, their families and support networks, service providers and health care practitioners. We will be launching our aging tool kit to support self-advocates, their family members and support networks so people can have the best outcomes as they age. Our tool kit consists of:
• a new website called, Aware, Share, Care;
• a book of stories that celebrate aging; and,
• a planning guide for families, care providers, personal support networks and other supporters of adults with developmental disabilities who are getting older.
The poster is also attached. If you have any questions please email: CLBCaging@gov.bc.ca
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KELOWNA: CoolArts Fundraiser – Pub Night tonight WEDNESDAY OCT. 18
From Rena at CoolArts:
Hello Artists and Friends,
Just a reminder that Wednesday night is our Pub Night Fundraiser.
Tickets are only $15. Choice of beef, chicken or veggie burger and drink.There will be art and card sales and 50/50 draw.
To purchase or reserve tickets, email info@coolarts.ca
Hope to see you there.
Rena Warren
Artistic & Program Director
Cool Arts Society
250-899-6381
www.coolarts.ca
Find us on Facebook
Twitter @coolartssociety
BC Lions Trip!
Hey everyone, the BC Lions Trip is coming up soon – October 21st! We hope you are getting ready to cheer on the Lions and have a blast with the group.
Don’t forget to make your final payment if you haven’t already! Get in touch with Joel (888-491-2907 ext. 104) if you’re not sure, and he can let you know.
Talent in our Midst!
Hey everyone:
Here’s a couple of great shots of Chris and David at the unveiling of a sculpture created by one of our own, the multitalented Cam Douglas. Nice work Cam!
This is a link to the invitation and more on the work that Cam created: invitation 2017
KELOWNA: Free, inclusive yoga program for disabilities!
Really neat program being offered, free!