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BeConnected Wants You!
December 15, 2015
BeConnected is hiring! Check out our poster below for more information about becoming part of the BeConnected team.
December Calendar
November 30, 2015
Check out what’s happening this month at BeConnected!
December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
November 26, 2015
On December 3rd join us for a round table discussion for International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The United Nations observes this day in order to promote a global understanding of issues that affect persons with diversabilities, and to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with diversabilities. Hosted by Sheenagh Morrison, in collaboration with Self Advocates for a Brighter Future, and the South Island Community Council, this year’s topic is “Not All Disabilities Are Visible”.
Victoria News Highlights BeCommunity Art Show!
November 23, 2015
The Victoria News highlighted the BeCommunity Art Show – check out what they had to say!
November is coming to a close and paintings are selling out fast! Make sure you stop by the Spiral Café and grab an original piece before it’s too late!
BeConnected’s Annual Family and Friends Holiday Lunch Event
November 17, 2015
On Saturday December 5th join us for great food, music, dancing, a visit with Santa, and years of service presentations at BeConnected’s Annual Family and Friend’s Holiday Lunch and Service Provider Appreciation Event. Space is limited so please RSVP by November 27th to the head office.
BeConnected’s Annual BeCommunity Art Show In the News!
November 10, 2015
The Spiral Café was packed with local art-goers on Sunday afternoon, sharing coffee, visiting artists, and listening to Peter Bourne play his music for BeConnected’s 5th Annual BeCommunity Art Show. Many pieces of art have already been sold, but there are still many available for sale to choose from! BeCommunity art is hanging all of November, so visit the Spiral Café and give the Café and our BeConnected artists some love!
Check out local news station Chek TV’s coverage of the BeCommunity Art Show!
November Calendar
November 9, 2015
Check out what’s happening this month at BeConnected!
Sesame Street has introduced a new character, Julia. Julia has autism.
October 23, 2015
Big news circulating on the World Wide Web this week, is that Sesame Street has introduced a new character, Julia; and Julia has autism. Sesame Street is aiming to create greater awareness and empathy, and to reduce the stigma of autism with the introduction of the first muppet with autism. Check out the Sesame Street & Autism: Highlight Reel.
Annual BeConnected Halloween Party
October 15, 2015
We are preparing for our annual BeConnected Halloween Party! Come and join us on October 29th for music, games, and potluck. Don’t forget to wear your costume as their will be prizes for best costumes! Check out the poster below for more details.
“The F Word”
October 8, 2015
“The F Word” is a song made by Open Future Learning and Peter Leidy that will make you stop, think, and smile a little. It is about a woman stuck in a group home that uses the “F” word quite frequently. Click here to watch the video. Enjoy!
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