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August 30, 2021August 27, 2021

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) presentations

Hey everyone, CLBC’s August 27th update included information about several presentations being hosted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for people with disabilities and caregivers:

Persons with Disabilities Presentation – September 2 and October 12, 2021 from 1:30PM – 2:30pm PDT
Benefits and Credits for Caregivers Presentation – September 14 and October 5, 2021 from 1:30PM – 2:30pm PDT
Scam Awareness Presentation – September 29 and October 26, 2021 from 1:30 – 2:15pm PDT

There is a full list of upcoming presentations and registration links here.

August 27, 2021

CLBC Update for Individuals & Families

Hey everyone, CLBC’s update for August 27th is now posted. All CLBC updates are posted on their website here and you can sign up to get updates using the link to the sign up page.

Highlights included this update:

Government News: BC proof of vaccination requirement starts Sep. 13, masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces, and the Government of Canada has made Sep. 30 a federal statutory holiday (National Day of Truth and Reconciliation)
Elections Canada: information for people with disabilities (election is Sep. 20)
WOW Awards: nominations are open until Sep. 9
Family Support Institute (FSI): list of upcoming free Family Hangouts
CLBC’s website: helpful information and resources for wildfire preparedness
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): suggestions for dealing with the stress of natural disasters, as well as free, confidential support and crisis lines available 24/7 offering immediate help

August 20, 2021

ONLINE: Summer Swing & Social!

Hey everyone, the Nelson CARES Society is having their social on the 26th – share the info below, all are welcome!

Time: Thursday, August 26^th at 6:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6291747361
Meeting ID: 629 174 7361
Passcode (if required): CARES

August 4, 2021

CLBC Info Bulletin…

Hey everyone, CLBC has issued an Info Bulletin for Home Share Providers! Topics covered include:

Message from Dr. Bonnie Henry and self advocates: You can too!
CLBC’s Three-Year Home Sharing Plan
Home Sharing Entity Update
Introducing CLBC’s new Provincial Program Coordinator

Check it out here!

August 3, 2021July 23, 2021

FSI Calendar for Connection!

Hi all, don’t forget to swing by the Family Support Institute website to look at what’s going on during August on the Calendar for Connection! Check it out and get involved!

July 27, 2021July 23, 2021

FSI Family Zoom Meeting TOMORROW!

Hey everyone, there’s an online event about Understanding Complex Behaviours taking place tomorrw — the FSI Family Zoom Meeting page to register is here!

July 26, 2021July 23, 2021

Family Support Institute News

…from July 22nd is available online here!

July 23, 2021

NEXT WEEK: Neighbourhood Explorer event!

Hey everyone, there’s a cool event happening next week for anyone interested in doing some exploring: click here to be taken to the event page on the FSI calendar.

Neighbourhood Explorer

July 6, 2021

CLBC Update for Step 3

Hey everyone, CLBC has issued an update as we move into Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan — check out the update here.

June 30, 2021

Hey everyone, you can click here to read the June 30th COVID-19 update for individuals and families. This update includes more information about what we can expect as BC moves into Step 3 of the provincial Restart plan, an update on the Accessible British Columbia Act, and an opportunity to have your say in the Government of Canada Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

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