Correct hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infection, virus and disease. WorkSafe BC provides a great video on correct hand washing technique. Check it out:
INFO: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Hey everyone, in addition to our last post, we are passing along more information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) as it comes to us.
First – from our friends over at COPCS:
- Information about the COVID–19 virus through the BC Centre for Disease Control Website
- Information by phone through the Government of Canada Coronavirus Information Line: 1-833-784-4397
- Ongoing by phone through Health Link BC: 811
Second – from the BCCEO Network:
- a memo from CLBC CEO Ross Chilton with information on what CLBC is doing
Please remember to wash your hands often, and to stay home if you’re feeling sick.

INFO: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Hey everyone, there’s been lots in the news lately about COVID-19, the newly identified respiratory disease that is also known as the coronavirus.
We want to support everyone to stay informed, and to stay healthy. HealthLink BC has some good information on their website. They also provide it in PDF format, as well, if you would like to print off. Check it out.
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus-covid-19

Plan Institute training – Webinars!
Plan Institute has upcoming training opportunities online in these topics:
- Personal Support Network Facilitation (online course)
- Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning (webinar)
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (webinar)
Plan Institute adds new events and dates to their website, check it out here. You can also sign up for their newsletter! They will notify you of upcoming events.
KELOWNA: PEERS Program!
VERNON: FASD Conference (Sep. 6-7)
Thanks to our colleagues at the Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society (COPCS) for letting us know that there is an FASD Conference taking place in Vernon this September 6th and 7th, 2018. Click here for information.
If you’re interested in the topics that will be covered by each presenter, you can find this information here.
For the registration form, click here.
Planning to go? Leave us a comment!
SPOTLIGHT: Free online education resource!
We just heard about a resource that offers free online education – and we want to tell you about it!
This resource is from Australia, and now includes a module out on supporting mental health in people with developmental disabilities and Autism. There is a section specifically for caregivers of folks with developmental disabilities and mental health needs as well.
You can click here for its permanent location on our Materials and Education page, or you can check it out directly at this link: https://www.idhealtheducation.edu.au/
ONLINE – 2018 Healing Addiction Summit
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SPOTLIGHT: CLBC Standards for Home Sharing course – available online!
Hi all, CLBC’s Standards for Home Sharing course is available online! This course is free to take, is available online, is broken down into flexible modules around key themes, and offers a certificate once completed. There are great resources (videos, help sheets, tips) built into the content, too. Check it out! Let us know what you think in the comments.
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.