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INFO: Events and Travel news

Hey everyone, passing along new Coronavirus (COVID-19) information about events and travel.

The provincial government has banned any gatherings larger than 250 people for the time being.

In addition, the provincial government says travel outside of Canada is “very risky” right now. They have said this includes travel to the United States. They are “strongly advising” against any non-essential travel outside of Canada.

Though the borders are staying open for now, the provincial government suggests that anyone who chooses to travel outside of Canada be required to stay home from work and school for 14 days when they get back to BC. This ‘isolation’ would be ‘voluntary’.

More info here.

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INFO: CLBC webpage for updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Hey everyone, please take a minute to check out CLBC’s webpage here. CLBC is posting regular updates when they have new information, resources, and strategies to help us all stay healthy.

You can also find everything we have posted on our website, by choosing “Coronavirus (COVID-19)” from the Categories drop-down menu on the right-hand side of this page.

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INFO: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Hey everyone, BC Housing has a page with information on COVID-19 (coronavirus). This page is geared towards getting prepared as housing and service providers. Check it our for:

  • resources and information specific to BC
  • information from the Government of Canada
  • regional, provincial and national health resources
  • a COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Housing & Service Providers
  • planning templates and suggested action steps: communicating, response planning, and situation monitoring

We have also posted previously about COVID-19, check out our other posted info here:

MARCH 11: Wash Your Hands!

MARCH 9: INFO: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

MARCH 5:INFO: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Wash Your Hands!

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:

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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:

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.

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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.

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KELOWNA: PEERS Program!

Hi all, PosAbilities is offering the PEERS program for young adults with disabilities — a 16 week social skills program bringing young adults (ages 18-30) together to connect and build friendships.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about friendship skills, important social behaviours, and dating etiquette.  Thanks to our colleagues at PosAbilities for circulating this information.  The program will be running from March to June, 2019.  See the attached poster for details, and please feel free to share!
pdf icon Connect-with-Peers-Poster-Spring-2019.pdf
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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!

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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/

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