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"Spectrum represents the leading edge of contemporary community supports" TS-2005 "What I appreciate most about Spectrum is the open communication they maintain with families they are involved with." PK 199 "A baby can swim before it can walk; just imagine what you are capable of." Chilii Pepper Fortune Cookie

Community Living Services are:

...a range of supports provided to people with disabilities, enabling them to live as full citizens in the community:

Residential Services - places for people to live as independently as possible, with assistance provided by staff or live-in caregivers as required.

Day Programs - support for people to be engaged in their community in meaningful ways, including paid or volunteer work, continuing education , and recreation.

Supported Family Care - an alternative to staffed residential services. People are matched with caregivers (families, couples or singles) who want to share their homes and their lives with someone with a disability.

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Announcements

This One's for YOU! - Staff Newsletter - July 2008

The second edition of our Staff Newsletter is here for reading pleasure!

Link to Staff Newsletter - July 2008

Employer Bus Pass Program

At the recent Policy Committee Meeting, Policy Representatives asked about Spectrum enrolling in the Employer Pass Program

Employees can get annual bus passes for about a 15% discount.

One Zone Passes cost $63.50 per month instead of $73.00.

Two Zone Passes cost $85.50 per month instead of $99.00.

Three Zone Passes cost $117.17 per month instead of $136.00.

For Spectrum to enroll in this program, we need 25 employees willing to make a one year commitment. Please complete the following Expression of Interest if you would like to buy your bus pass through Spectrum's Employer Bus Pass Program. Your monthly fee would be deducted from your payroll - 1/2 on each cheque.

Expression of Interest in Employer Bus Pass Program

Events

Health and Wellbeing in Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Date(s):	Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:00 AM - Friday, September 26, 2008 5:00 PM
Location:	The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC
Description:	Children, youth and adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder experience high rates of both health and mental health concerns. These impact significantly on quality of life of the individual concerned as well as their families, caregivers and the community. British Columbia has closed its institutions for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, but the struggle to develop quality specialized services where appropriate, as well as ensuring access to generic health services continues. This conference will provide education and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to individuals with DD, and showcase best practices in the field. The conference will address topics such as Epilepsy; Aging in Down Syndrome; Prader Willi Syndrome; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Sexual Health; Self Injurious Behaviour (SIB) and other challenging behaviours as well as ‘co-morbid health conditions’ such as dysphagia, pain and mobility issues.
Link:	Conference Flyer and Registration Form

Community Living Links

	Community Living Agencies Network - CLAN BC
	A Credo for Support
	BC Association for Community Living
	MANDT Canada Website
	Community Living Coalition
	Community Living British Columbia
	Vela Microboard Association
	Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network
	Gentle Teaching International
	TASH INTERNATIONAL
	United Community Services Coop
	Steps Forward Post Secondary Inclusive Education Society
	End Exclusion - Building an Inclusive and Accessible Canada
	Just Singin' Round
	UNTAPE - Sharing Tips for Cutting Red Tape


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