Family Support Institute of BC
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Learn About Support Worker Central
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC), a free, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation, you will learn how the job board works, how to post a job, […]
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Transition Series: Microboards and Individualized Funding
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Microboards are small non-profit societies created by family and friends to provide personalized support for a person with disabilities. Microboards may go on to contract for government funds so that they can hire and direct their own support staff. The focus of the Microboard is supporting the person […]
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Transition Series: Representation Agreements
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Get your affairs in order. Learn about the essential legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity and end-of-life. This presentation will provide an overview of Representation Agreements and Enduring Powers of Attorney. How can you plan for incapacity and other support needs? Learn about Representation Agreements – […]
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Housing Options
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events We welcome back Paul Gauthier from I.F Society/ The Right Fit. Paul always brings a rich presentation full of very helpful information. The Right Fit is a multi-partner service designed to address the crisis in wheelchair accessible housing by matching affordable, accessible homes and independent living supports with […]
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Employees, Contractors, and Respite
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Hiring support staff and respite providers is not always as straightforward as it seems. This webinar will look at the difference between hiring employees and contractors when it comes to caregivers, support staff, and respite providers. Each position has specific rules and regulations to follow and we will […]
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Journey Through Grief
FeaturedVirtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection, understanding, inspiration, capacity building, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]
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Challenging Behaviours
Featured RecurringSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to understand and we all want to help. Join our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that […]
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Learn About Support Worker Central
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC), a free, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation, you will learn how the job board works, how to post a job, […]
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Transition Series: Kindergarten Transitions
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events The transition from preschool into school can be particularly challenging for parents and their children when extra supports are required: and extra care is needed to ensure a smooth process. This workshop is designed for both parents and professionals to learn new tools and strategies for sound planning […]
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Transition Series: Kindergarten Transitions
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events The transition from preschool into school can be particularly challenging for parents and their children when extra supports are required: and extra care is needed to ensure a smooth process. This workshop is designed for both parents and professionals to learn new tools and strategies for sound planning […]
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Transitions Series: Leaving High School, What’s Next?
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events How do you prepare for this big change in your son’s or daughter’s life? This workshop is designed to help families understand how to prepare for their child’s transition from high school into a full life in the community. Drawing on the experiences of many parents and professionals, […]
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Aging Caregivers
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. […]