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November edition of CLBC's Update for Individuals and Families is full of news, information, stories, resources and more!Topics in this edition include:
🔹 CLBC and Government News
- Recognizing Indigenous Disability Awareness Month in November
- Join documentary screening with Indigenous self-advocate Sandra Pronteau
- Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
- Join CLBC’s November Board Meeting on Thursday, November 27 from 9 – 11:45 a.m. PST
- CLBC shares progress and looks to the future in final report on 2022-25 Strategic Plan
- Now accepting applications: Canada-BC Housing benefits for market rentals
🔹 Self-Advocacy Corner
- Nominate someone for BC People First Self-Advocate Leadership of the Year Award
- Join the upcoming Connections Hour hosted by BC Self Advocate Leadership Network and Curiko
- Earn $100 by sharing your story with Self-Advocate Net
🔹 Staying Supported and Connected
- Learn about personal planning with Nidus and Vela at upcoming webinar
- Find staff with Support Worker Central job board
- Free Inclusion BC online course on the history of disability rights
- Research study promotes brain health for people with developmental disabilities
- Plan Institute is Offering Webinars in Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish and Farsi
- New National Autism Support Line launched by Autism Canada
🔹 CLBC Community Councils
- Kootenay Community Council Launches Lending Library
- Community Councils are hosting fun, inclusive events across B.C., including Halloween dances and open houses
- Volunteer on a CLBC Community Council near you
🔹 Stories and Celebrations
- Celebrating the recipients of the Home Sharing Support Society of BC’s Home Sharing Awards
- Exploring the meaning of authentic inclusion with Marta Carlucci, Family Leadership Coordinator at REA-L
- Rosser shares what community inclusion means to him
- Recognizing International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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Thank you BC People First Society!On October 24, our Executive teams came together for a productive discussion to share updates, priorities, and ways to support each other’s work.
CLBC is grateful for your leadership and the incredible work you do to advance the rights of people with developmental disabilities in BC and beyond. We’re proud of our strong partnership and the efforts we’re making together to empower self-advocate leadership across B.C.
A special thank-you for contributing to CLBC’s strategic planning process and to your members who sit on our shared CLBC/BCPF Policy Working Group. This group plays a vital role in making CLBC policies clearer and more inclusive by ensuring the voices of people with lived experience are heard.
Thank you, BCPF, for your leadership and contributions!
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