Hey everyone, we posted last month about PivotPoint’s upcoming online training — don’t forget to sign up if you’re interested! October’s topic is Functional Communication.
Upcoming online training!
Small Business BC celebrates Accessibility!
Hey everyone, Small Business BC is celebrating Accessibility Month through September by offering a month of free business education webinars that feature ASL interpretation and closed captioning. Their webinar “HOW TO REMOVE BARRIERS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AT YOUR BUSINESS” is running on Monday (Sep. 27) from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. You can find out more (and register) here. Know someone who owns a business who could use some help making it more accessible? Send them the link!
Their website also has information about workplace accessibility grant funding. You can check out more information via YouTube as well:
Find out more about what Small Business BC has to say about accessibility on their Accessibility Month webpage, here.
Sleep and Sleep Disorders – Virtual Lectures
Hey everyone, between October 28 and October 30 the Canadian Sleep Society is presenting free online public lectures about sleep disorders (including insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and hypersomnia). Check out more information about sessions here, or click here for registration information. Thanks to our Home Share team (Mike and Lindsay) for passing along this information!
Upcoming online training!
Hey everyone, PivotPoint is offering online training courses over the next three months as part of as part of CLBC’s Kootenay Behavior Consultation Program:
- Oct. 13 (9 am – 12 pm PDT): FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION
- Nov. 10 (9 am – 12 pm PDT): BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT PLAN MANAGEMENT
- Dec. 1 (9 am – 12 pm PDT): STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE THE INDEPENDENCE OF LIFE SKILLS
You can find out more and register on PivotPoint’s website here.
COVID-19 Symptoms and Testing
Hey everyone, we thought we would share this great PDF resource from the BC Centre for Disease Control listing possible symptoms of COVID-19 (thanks, Jackie!). If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms listed, you can get tested for COVID-19.
The BC CDC website also has more information on COVID-19 symptoms here. If you feel unwell and are unsure about your symptoms, you can always contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1.
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 26th at 6:00pm
- Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6291747361
- Meeting ID: 629 174 7361
- Passcode (if required): CARES
SAOR Fall Conference!
Hey everyone, it’s nearly time for the Self Advocates of the Rockies fall conference! Check out the info below if you’re interested.
The Self Advocates of the Rockies is excited to share with you Fall conference, ‘Fall into Fall, Let’s get inspired’.
Please ensure that if you or any CLBC registered individuals which to join online regisitration is still available. It’s sure to be inspirational and fun!
For questions, please email the Self Advocates of the Rockies at cranbrooksaor@gmail.com
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXWAlLa1AuL_fBxdrvMZTamnOdWEJJ4IvIlwq0ZALgstFX9w/viewform
Time August 27th at 10am MST/11am PST
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85856817796?pwd=OXF0dnc3YVlMdktXWUVrL3hMeFB1UT09
Meeting ID: 858 5681 7796
Passcode: 571240
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Meeting ID: 858 5681 7796
Passcode: 571240
VIDEO: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hey everyone! We posted back in April a link to a video that shows how to properly and safely use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Here it is again as a refresher!
TONIGHT: Live call with Dr. Bonnie Henry & Adrian Dix…
Hi everyone, there is a live telephone townhall for all residents of the Interior Health region happening TONIGHT from 7 pm to 8 pm (PST). You can find more information about what to expect, and how to participate, by clicking here.
Guest speakers:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Health
- Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer
- Experts from the Interior Health region
How to join:
- Call: 1-877-229-8493
- Enter ID Code: 117216
- You can listen to the live audio stream here.
CONFERENCE: Fall Into Fall But Let’s Get Inspired!
Hey everyone, the Self Advocates of the Rockies (SAOR) are hosting a conference called Fall Into Fall But Let’s Get Inspired on August 27th — you can check out the link to register and all the information on the FSI events page here!
This is a live Zoom event, and registration takes place until August 11th – that’s TOMORROW. There are gift bags for the first 50 people who register!
