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SUMMARY:Getting Our Voices Heard! Self-Advocates Learning & Taking Action Together
DESCRIPTION:We will be learning leadership skills\, sharing stories\, playing games\, networking\, connecting\, and having lunch together. \nThis event is being hosted by BC People First Society (BCPF) and the BC Self-Advocate Leadership Network (BCSALN). We hope you can join us. \nWe will be learning leadership skills\, enjoying presentations\, sharing stories\, playing games\, networking\, connecting\, and having lunch together. Self-advocates supporting self-advocates! \n\n9:00 AM: sign in for the event between 9:00am and 9:30am\, enjoy a coffee or tea.\n9:45 AM: event kick off and welcome with our hosts.\n10:00 AM: presentations and activities between 10:00am and 12:00pm.\n12:00 PM: lunch\, networking\, and catching up with friends.\n1:00 PM: presentations\, games\, and activities between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.\n4:15 PM: event wrap up.\n\n  \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR IN-PERSON SPOT\n  \nCivic Autograph Hotel near Surrey Central Skytrain \nPresenters include Margaux Wosk\, Sherwin Strong\, Jo-Anne Gauthier\, Kara Anderson\, Manjeet Ghangass\, Amanda Hall\, and David Johnston. Our hosts for the day include Dara Watson\, BCPF President\, and Michael McLellan\, BCSALN President. Topics include presentation skills\, using social media for activism\, how to write a blog post and ways to get paid for your blog posts\, standing up to ableism\, self-advocacy skills\, and more. Plus\, there will be activities and prizes. \nThis event is free but you need to register to attend. You do not need to make a donation to attend but we welcome donations. Please register here on Eventbrite by February 24th. When you register it will ask you about accommodation needs\, let us know if you: \n\nhave any dietary restrictions\nhave accommodation needs\nneed transportation support\n\nThis presentation is for: \n\nBCPF members and other self-advocacy group members\nSelf-advocates\nPeople with disabilities\nAllies and supporters of people with disabilities\nPeople who wants to learn more about leadership skills and the self-advocacy movement in BC from self-advocates\n\nIf you would like to join us virtually instead\, please sign up for one or both of these online sessions as part of the event. Click the link for details or to register: \n\n11:00 AM – BCPF Leadership Skills Panel: Standing Up To Ableism\n2:00 PM – BCPF Presentation: Using Social Media For Activism & Advocacy\n\nIn appreciation\, we thank our sponsors for their support: \n\nInclusion BC\nCLBC\n\nWe are happy to answer any questions\, please contact us by email at hello@bcpeoplefirst.com
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LOCATION:Civic Hotel\, 13475 Central Avenue\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3T 0L8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Career & Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:The event will be featuring local businesses in the community that are looking for employees\, as well as providing the opportunity to highlight the various supports\, services and training available to Job Seekers and Employers through WorkBC. We will be highlighting inclusion groups — People with disabilities specifically\, there will be onsite exhibitors from organizations with a focus on client services\, like assistive technology\, and community supports for physical and developmental disabilities. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! All ages and abilities welcome. Open to the public.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/inclusive-career-hiring-event/
LOCATION:Agricultural Hall\, 6800 Pioneer Avenue\, Agassiz\, British Columbia\, Canada
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