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SUMMARY:Accessible Workplaces: Supporting People with Disabilities: In-Person & Online
DESCRIPTION:This key note will provide everyone with a better understanding of how to communicate\, support and  work with people with various types of disabilities. \nMarco will share some of his personal lived experiences as a person with a disability in the workforce and include specific tips on how to navigate some of the barriers that have been experienced by staff and the community both in-person and online.  \n Topics Covered:    \n\nUnderstanding Disability – General language\, definitions and the use of Person First Language \n\n\nBreaking Down Attitudinal Barriers – My first job and the importance of innovation \n\n\nOvercoming Physical and Virtual Barriers – How simple changes can make all the difference \n\n\nCommunicating with Confidence – Tips on language and interacting with people with disabilities \n\n\nCreating Authentic Connections – Getting to know your team and community members in a meaningful and authentic way \n\n\nWhat you can do to support inclusion – As managers and team members \n\n\nQ & A Period – Time Answer Your Questions\n\n\nDate: November 21st\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00AM – 11:30 AM (PST) \nLocation: Virtual session via Zoom \n*Once registered the link to the session will be sent out the day prior to the event. \nRegistration closes two days before the event at 4:00 PM. To ensure your participation\, please register before this deadline. \nTo Register: \nVisit our website at www.homesharingbc.ca\, under the “Events” tab from the main menu\, and click on the session link to sign up. \nWHO IS MARCO? \nMarco Pasqua is an award-winning Entrepreneur\, Accessibility Consultant and Inspirational Speaker. After graduating from the Art Institute of Vancouver\, he spent 5 years in the video game industry. During the recession of 2010\, he lost his job\, which turned out to be the biggest blessing in disguise. Marco decided it was time to use his voice to make a positive impact on the world\, so he built his own brand as a professional speaker and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur\, he has remained focused on social impact\, keeping a philanthropic approach to the work that he does. Some of his most memorable talks include TEDxStanleyPark\, The United Way as an impact speaker and The Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Throughout his life\, Marco has also been involved with a number of organizations as a spokesperson\, helping to spread advocacy for persons with disabilities across Canada. \nAs an Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant\, he has worked with some of BC’s biggest change-driven business leaders who are champions for more accessible\, inclusive workplaces. It’s through these experiences that he is helping to pave the way for all Canadians to have universal access to the programs\, services and places that they live\, work and play. \n 
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/accessible-workplaces-supporting-people-with-disabilities-in-person-online/
CATEGORIES:Education,In-Person Event,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:Behaviour Interventionist Basic Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This interactive\, online foundational workshop will teach you the basics of ABA and behaviour intervention. You will leave the course with practical tools you can use in the classroom or home environment. Past attendees have included parents\, community group leaders\, students\, educators\, classroom assistants\, and other individuals who work with or support children on the spectrum. \nTopics include: \nDay 1 \n\nIntroduction to ABA\nCore elements of Discrete Trial Training\nFunctions of behaviour\nReinforcement techniques\nPrompting and prompt-fading strategies\nChallenging behaviour\nEthics\nData collection\n\nDay 2 \n\nMotivating operations\nPreference assessments\nToken economies\nLanguage Strategies\nMaintenance and generalization of learned skills\n\n\nNovember 16th\, 9:30 – 4:30 Saturday AND Sunday \nUpon completion of this two-day course\, you will be sent a certificate to confirm your attendance. \nCost: $125 (plus fees) per attendee.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/behaviour-interventionist-basic-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:Parents Together Program
DESCRIPTION:Parents Together Program (13-19yrs) Sometimes parenting challenges can feel overwhelming. This program for parents of teens provides ongoing support. A manual and materials are provided to participants. Parents may stay in the group as long as they feel they need support and help in their daily parenting. Guest speakers may be invited for specific topics.\nTopics include: \n\nAttachment and relationship-based practices\nCommunication and 6 critical messages\nDevelopmental changes in pre-adolescence\nAdolescent brain development\nBoundaries\, and turning over responsibility as appropriate\nSelf-care – taking back your life\nAdolescent mental health\nSubstance use and teens\n\nDate: Tuesdays\, Ongoing & Online – Daytime 12-1:30PM or *** In Person- Evening 6:30-8PM \nCost: Free\nRegister: https://bgcsvi.org/programs/parenting/
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/parents-together-program/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club (bgc)\, 4-961 Dunford Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V9B 2S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:Connect and Learn - Monthly Events
DESCRIPTION:Monthly events for families and caring adults who are parenting a child or youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges. \nRegistration Required. \nVisit: https://familysmart.ca/monthly-events/
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/connect-and-learn-monthly-events/
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SUMMARY:Empowering Your Vote:  Resources and Tools for Every Citizen BC Elections
DESCRIPTION:Melanie Callas is the Outreach Advisor at Elections BC. She creates and shares resources about provincial elections\, so voters have the information they need to vote. \nSession Details: \nDate: September 19\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00AM – 11:30 AM (PST) \nLocation: Virtual session via Zoom \n*Once registered the link to the session will be sent out the day prior to the event. \n  \nRegistration closes two days before the event at 4:00 PM. To ensure your participation\, please register before this deadline.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/empowering-your-vote-resources-and-tools-for-every-citizen-bc-elections/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:Imposter Syndrome talk led by "LET'S" (Live Educate Transform Society)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar dives into imposter syndrome\, that nagging feeling of self-doubt that holds you back. We’ll explore what it is\, the signs to watch for\, and how colonialism and marginalization can fuel those feelings.  \nWe’ll also tackle practical tools to quiet that inner critic and build confidence:  \n\nLearn how to reframe your thinking patterns \n\n\nDiscover the power of language \n\n\nBuild strong support systems \n\n\nMinimize imposter syndrome in yourself and others \n\nJoin us for a safe space to explore this common experience and learn actionable steps to overcome it!  \n  \nPresented by: \nHeather McCain (they/them) is Executive Director of Live Educate Transform Society (LET’S)\, a non-profit they founded in 2005. Heather’s own experiences as an asexual\, disabled\, neurodivergent\, queer\, trans person led them to become a well-known and respected advocate\, educator\, and speaker. \nHeather is proudest to be called a Crip Doula. This is a community given Disability Justice term for someone who helps disabled people navigate our complex systems\, providing resources\, support\, and building community. This title was gifted by community members who have felt the positive effects of Heather’s work. \n  \nDate: August 15\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00AM – 11:30 AM (PST) \nLocation: Virtual session via Zoom \n*Once registered the link to the session will be sent out the day prior to the event. \n  \nRegistration closes two days before the event at 4:00 PM. To ensure your participation\, please register before this deadline.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/imposter-syndrome-talk-led-by-lets-live-educate-transform-society/
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