News
International FASD Awareness Day
September 9th, 2011
Today, September 9, is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. The day is held on the ninth day of the ninth month each year to remind people around the world that during the nine months of pregnancy, a woman should abstain from alcohol. To learn about events commemorating International FASD Awareness Day, please
Read More
The Citizen Newsletter – August 2011 Edition
August 29th, 2011
The August Edition of the CLBC Newsletter is now available online. In this edition of The Citizen, hear about the recent Self-Advocate Summit from two of the participants. Learn about a young woman’s passion for hockey and how she shares it with others. You can read about an innovative group for siblings of people with
Read More
One Day Together (Victoria)
August 26th, 2011
One Day Together is an annual event that brings people of the South Island together to celebrate the diversity of their community. The event will take place on September 10, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Topaz Park in Victoria and will feature live music and entertainment, a barbecue lunch, a kickball tournament, and
Read More
Translated Information for Families on Home Sharing
August 8th, 2011
The Information Sheet for Families on Home Sharing has now been translated into Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Punjabi , Tagalog and Vietnamese. These translated Information Sheets are available on the CLBC website under Policies & Publications > Publications > Information for Families.
Translated CLBC Welcome Booklet
August 1st, 2011
CLBC’s simplified Welcome Booklet has now been translated into two additional languages: Farsi and Korean. Electronic versions are available on the CLBC website under Policies and Publications > Publications > Informational Publications. Printed versions can also be requested by e-mailing info@communitylivingbc.ca. This eight-page booklet provides information about CLBC’s supports and services in simplified language.
