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August Calendar
August 5, 2020
Soak up some sun this month! Check out the BSS August Calendar!
July Calendar
July 2, 2020
Summer is in full swing and Victoria is slowly opening back up again! Remember to keep yourselves safe by staying a safe distance away from others and washing your hands often! Take advantage of the sunshine by doing some outdoor activities!
Summer BINGO Bonanza
July 2, 2020
Introducing our exciting new contest, Summer BINGO Bonanza! BBQ, exercise, and explore your way to a prize this summer!! See images below for contest rules and BINGO card.
Spring Newsletter
June 17, 2020
Hot off the press! Our spring newsletter has arrived! The BeConnected community has been keeping themselves busy these past few months – check out what everyone has been up to!
June Calendar
May 29, 2020
Summer is almost here! Check out this months calendar for upcoming activities, workshops, and more!
Free Virtual Workshop: Breathing Wellness into Supportive Relationships
May 28, 2020
As part of the South Island Education Committee we are excited to offer our first ever virtual workshop! Presented by Dr. Don Castaldi, the workshop will be dedicated to employee wellness, self care and maintenance, and mindfulness tools.
While this workshop builds off the previous 101 session, you do not need to have attended to participate in the 102.
The workshop will be held on Friday, June 12 2020 from 9:30am-12:00pm and is FREE for all participants!
Registration is now open. Zoom information will be provided via the email used to register a few days before the event.
A Message from CLBC to Support Workers
May 11, 2020
View the video below for a special thank you from Community Living BC to everyone supporting people with disabilities during the pandemic.
Samsung Technology Initiative in partnership with Autism Speaks Canada
May 11, 2020
Canadians with a diagnosis of ASD who do not currently have a touch device can apply to receive one of the 1000 Samsung Tablets Autism Speaks Canada and Samsung Canada are providing. These devices will assist individuals and families with the disruptions faced in accessing critical resources, supports, and services during this time.
Apply http://autismspeaks.ca/SamsungTech. Deadline for application is May 15, 2020.
May Calendar
May 4, 2020
Check out the May Calendar!
Wishin’ and Hopin’
April 16, 2020
We received this amazing message and song via Messenger from BeConnected staff members Nate and Danielle – thank you for sharing Wishin’ and Hopin’!
“My wife Danielle Dowling and I are both support workers with BeConnected in Victoria, BC and our residents are understandably having a tough time coping with the recent disruptions to their routines. Specifically, they miss taking part in their day programs where they would regularly socialize with their workers/friends and enjoy activities such as swimming, playing music, and going to the library.
The inspiration for this song came as I was helping a resident to bed one evening. He said “I wish my program would open, I hope they do soon” and when I replied “So you’re wishin’ and hopin’ that your program would be open” He laughed at the rhyme and repeated it back in his own melody because he’s such a musically minded guy! The lyrics of this song are tailor made for him but I hope that all of you will enjoy it.
I assure you that my wife and I are better support workers than singers…Thanks for watching and keep wishin’ and hopin’”