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Wellness Information…

jburnham — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:14:47 +0000

Hey everyone!

The benefits provider that we use for our employees has a really great site with helpful information on lifestyle and wellness. You can find it at http://www.standardlife.ca/wellness It is packed with useful information on lifestyle and nutrition and has some helpful links. Check it out!

Brian

Upcoming RDSP Session

jburnham — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:23:46 +0000

Hello Everyone,

Independent Living Vernon will be hosting another session on RDSPs in August. For more information and who to contact for registration, please click here.

I Can be Safe Online

jburnham — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:13:27 +0000

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to pass along this information from CLBC. Check it out!

On June 30th, CLBC launched Canada’s first website dedicated to educating adults with developmental disabilities and their families on how to use the Internet safely. The website, , is a plain language visual resource
that provides tips, videos, stories, a quiz and a blog on Internet safety to the individuals CLBC supports. The website has a section specifically for families and people who work closely with the people we support so they can learn what risks may exist online, and what they can do to make sure that people using the Internet are being safe. We invite you to visit the site and share the link with anyone who may be
interested. A link for the site will also be available on the front page of the CLBC website.

KRACL Conference September 23, 24, 25

jburnham — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:33:50 +0000

Hi Everyone:

The annual KRACL conference is in Nelson this year and is full of interesting educational and networking opportunities. Check out the brochure here.

Dave Hingsburger in the Kootenays!

jburnham — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:56:26 +0000

Dave Hingsburger, International Speaker will be visiting Castlegar, B.C. on Monday June 27, 2011 to present a one day workshop on “Making Contact, Making Connections, Making Community”.
From the brochure:

These workshops aim to help support staff and providers adapt to more person, and community, centred ways of working, to help lives of people you support flourish, with real community connections and relationships.

Please click here for more information and a registration form.

Spring has Sprung!

jburnham — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:31:42 +0000

Hi Everyone!

It’s that time of year again….longer days, springtime flowers, plenty of sunshine and more time outdoors.

Just a reminder to stay “Sun Safe” while you’re out there in the fresh air!

Take a moment to check out this link. Some information on why sun safety is so important.

Have Fun!

CLBC Forum On Ageing

jburnham — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:22:53 +0000

CLBC will be hosting their forum on ageing in Castlegar and Nelson on May 2nd and 3rd. For more information on the forum and how to register please click here.

Information on RDSP’s

jburnham — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:48:12 +0000

Hi,

CLBC recently put on a workshop regarding RDSP’s. A number of CCSS employees were in attendance and have shared some of the documentation with us. Click here to view the newsletter. Click here to view a PDF version of a power point presentation. Thanks Leola, Shannon, Susan and Ken for passing this information along.

Safe and Secure

jburnham — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:07:03 +0000

Safe and Secure is a book by Al Etmanski which outlines “Six steps to creating a good life for people with disabilities”. Please ask your Home Share Coordinator for a copy if you do not have one.

Extended medical benefits packages

jburnham — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:06:29 +0000

We have copies of two benefit packages that can be purchased by Home Share providers. One was developed for a caregivers group in Kelowna while the other was for caregivers in Vancouver. Please contact Ken or speak to your Home … Continue reading →