Some of you will have heard the great news we featured on our website on March 29th – that Dave won CLBC’s photo contest.
HERE is Dave’s First Prize photo!
Great shot, Dave!
KELOWNA: Individualized Funding and Microboards – May 15th
Hey everyone, this month’s CLBC Community Council Family Forum is presenting “An Introduction to Individualized Funding and Microboards with Caitlin Goodsell” on Monday, May 15th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the CLBC Office Boardroom (140-1060 Manhattan Drive). Pizza provided! Check out the PDF poster for more info.
Remember to RSVP to Linda Farr by 4:30 PM on Friday, May 12th. You can email Linda at Linda.Farr@gov.bc.ca or give her a call at 250-712-3610.
Interested in attending? Leave us a comment!
SPOTLIGHT: First Prize Photo!
Some of you will remember our feature from March 29th with the great news that Dave won CLBC’s photo contest.
HERE is Dave’s First Prize photo!
Great shot, Dave!
NELSON: 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!
OKANAGAN: Symposium on Brain Injury – Jun 1st
For anyone interested in Brain Injury, the Pushor Mitchell Okanagan Symposium on Brain Injury is coming up on June 1st from 8 AM to 5 PM in Kelowna. Full details at the link below. Special thanks to COPCS for sending this around!
FREE WEBINAR: Borderline Personality Disorder
There is a free webinar for caregivers available through the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) about Understanding and Supporting individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder. Thanks to COPCS for circulating this info!
OKANAGAN: Free training – May/June 2017
Don’t forget to check out the info from posAbilities (below, with poster) about free training sessions being offered to families, caregivers and support staff!
We are pleased to present the 2017 Orientation for Support Network Members. This is part of CLBC’s ongoing goal of increasing capacity in the region by supporting local service providers to expand the skills and knowledge to provide for the behaviour support needs of individuals with difficult and serious behaviour challenges (as defined in CLBC Policy Document).
Please see attached flyer for full details and information regarding registration. These free sessions are open to families, caregivers and support staff. Please distribute amongst your network as appropriate. We will be holding 2 sessions in both Kelowna and Penticton. These sessions are open to approximately 30 people per session. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring in additional food for lunch.The topics include:
- Person Centered Thinking
- Positive Behaviour Support
Orientation-for-Support-Network-Members-South-Central-Okanagan-2017.pdf
WORKSHOP: Kamloops – May 11th
Hey everyone, there is an opportunity for those interested in crisis management to check out training being offered by the Crisis & Trauma Resource institute. See info below!
The Crisis & Trauma Resource institute provides regular workshops on De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations. Below is a link to the May 11th training in Kamloops. The cost per attendee is $198.00. You can also purchase the webinar or manual if you need training sooner through CTRI.
SPOTLIGHT: PLAN Okanagan’s Run For Friends – Apr. 30th
Hey everybody, PLAN Okanagan’s Run for Friends is coming up quickly – check it out!
Hi all,
PLAN Okanagan’s Run for Friends is just 2 weeks… hope you are going to make it! It’s always a fun time! Please check out our attached poster or go to our Facebook Page for more information or directly to our PLAN Okanagan Event Page at Running Room to register. Registration includes free t-shirt, snacks and beverages. The top 3 competitors of each race length will receive a bottle of wine for a prize. Self Advocates fee is still only $10. You can also contact me or David Paynter (lepaynter@gmail.com) for info or to register.
See you April 30th at Mission Creek Greenway...
Mary
Mary Bickert
The purpose of PLAN Okanagan is to create safe and secure futures, in community, for people with disabilities and their families.
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OKANAGAN: PosAbilities free training – May & June 2017
There will be free training offered in May and June by PosAbilities in the Okanagan; see the attached poster for dates in Kelowna and Penticton for training sessions on Person Centered Thinking and Positive Behaviour Support.
Orientation-for-Support-Network-Members-South-Central-Okanagan-2017.pdf
