Your Invited to the 2017
Bi-Annual SouthernInterior
Self-Advocate Conference
“Building & Celebrating Confidence in Knowledge”
October 20 & 21, 2017 – Cranbrook, BC
General Information
This year’s bi-annual conference is being hosted by the “Kootenay Community Council & Self-Advocates of the Rockies” in conjunction of sponsorship from CLBC . This year’s theme is “Building & Celebrating Confidence in Knowledge.” There will be workshops on home share, relaxing strategies, guest speakers, etc.
On the Friday evening, there will be a dinner and dance. The theme for the dance will be country and western, so come dressed in your country and western clothing and anything else you may have that will fit. Come to party!
Location & Hotel Information
St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino
7777 Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5
Parking is available at the hotel.
Registration
Sponsored tickets for the Full Conference (including shared hotel room) costis $35 and must be paid before the date of the conference. Registration will be based on first come, first serve basis as there are limited number of seats available at this price for Self-Advocates and their necessary support.
Non-sponsored tickets for the Conference costis $85 and must be paid before the date of the conference. No payment will be accepted at the door and it includes meals, presentations, and dance. “So, register now to avoid disappointment later.”
Registration deadline: Friday, September 22, 2017
Conference Program
Friday, October 20, 2017
Time
12:30 – 1:30 pm / Registration1:30 – 1:45 pm / Welcoming Ceremony
1:45 – 4:45 pm / WorkshopA:
Scott Turcott B.A., J.D.
Director, Advocacy Access Program Disability Alliance BC
Discussion on
Disability Benefits and
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) / Workshop B:
1:45 – 2:30 pm
Home Share
The Self-Advocates of the Rockies will be sharing information on their group and random conversation questions based on entering a Home Share.
Workshop C:
1:45 – 2:30 pm
Stress Techniques
Erin Sinclair with the assistance of Susie Mayson will be doing a workshop on techniques in dealing anxiety, stress, meditation, etc.
Workshop D:
1:45 – 2:30 pm
CPP OAS
Jimmy Orfrychuck and Terry Nowak
Discussion on understanding the language and getting ready for Canadian Pension Plan and Old Age SecurityWorkshops A:
2:45 – 3:30 pm
Knowledge in a Healthy Self
Nancy Warkentin HSCL Nurse
Supporting people in understanding their health(body, mind, soul and spirit, and good health)
Workshops B:
2:45 – 3:30 pm
Relationships
Angel Nelson-Basarowick and Aaron Basarowick
Workshops C:
2:45 – 3:30 pm
New and Interesting ways to Eat for our Health
Alexander Wilson HSCL Dietician
4:30 – 6:00 pm / Break time
6 – 10:00 pm / Dinner and dance
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time
8 – 10 am / Breakfast9 – 10 am / Guest Speaker
Alexander Magnussen
TED Talk
Alexander is a 27 years old man who lives with Autism. His goal is to convey to the world that Autism can be a thing to be celebrated, not feared.
10 – 10:30 am / Hotel check out
10:30 am – 12:30 pm / Guest Speaker
Mackense
Quality of Life
The QoL framework fits well with CLBC’s overall vision of good lives in welcoming communities and applies equally to all people – disability or no disability.
Registration Form
Deadline: September 22, 2017
Name: ______
Mailing Address: ______
Telephone Number: ______
E-mail Address: ______
Please inform us of any specific dietary requirements: ______
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Please inform us of any mobility requirements: ______
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Support staff can attend for free but they will need to share a room with the individual they are supporting.
Will you be bringing a support person? ______Yes or No ______
Conference Fees & Tickets
There are a limited number of sponsored tickets at $35 for Advocates and their supports per zone in the Southern Interior Region and it includes meals, hotel, and dance.
Do you need an accessible room? ______
*Rooms are based on shared occupancy*
I don’t need a hotel room ______(Put a checkmark on the line)
For non-sponsoredtickets, the price is $85 and it includes meals, presentations and dance.
You may prefer, $45 – for dinner & dance only or $8 for the dance.
Rooms are available at St Eugene at a discounted rate $89 plus tax/ night for conference attendees.
Group Reservation # is 246391
There are a limited number of accessible rooms so please book early to ensure your needs are accommodated.
*Rooms are based on shared occupancy*
Contact St. Eugene directly to book your room 1 866 292 2020
Or visit them online
(No payment at the door!)
Registration Payment Information
Please make your cheque out to:
Self-Advocates of the Rockies
918 Kootenay St. N.
Cranbrook, BC V1C 3V3
Workshop Choices
Friday, October 20, 2017
1:45 – 4:45 pm
Workshop A – Scott Trucott – PWD Information
1:45 – 2:30 pm
Workshop B – Self-Advocates of the Rockies & Home Share
Workshop C–Stress Management Techniques -Erin Sinclair & Susie Mayson
Workshop D – CPP & OAS - Jimmy Orfrychuck & Terry Nowak (Please circle one)
2:45 – 3:30 pm
Workshop A – Knowledge in a Healthy Self - Nancy Warkentin HSCL Nurse
Workshop B – Angel Nelson-Basarowick and Aaron Basarowick - Relationships
Workshop C – Alexander Wilson HSCL Dietician - New and Interesting ways to Eat for our Health (Please circle one)
Saturday, October 21, 2017
9:00 – 10:00 am – Guest Speaker Alexander Magnussen- TED Talk
10:30 am – 12:30 pm–GuestSpeaker Mackense - Quality of Life
Any questions, comments, or concerns?
Please contact Jonathan Righton or Ana Yost at or
We thank you and hope you enjoy at the 2017 Bi-Annual Southern Interior Self-Advocate Conference.
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