Our Right to Be Safe - Free Workshop for Seniors with Disabilities

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton Street in Vancouver’s West End

In the workshop we will talk about:

  • The kinds of violence and abuse seniors with disabilities and physical limitations are experiencing
  • Learn what you can do to get help
  • Share safety tips with other seniors
  • Begin the process of developing a safety plan that will include establishing support circles in your community

For more information please contact Karen Martin, karen@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org, 604 875-0188. Lunch will be provided. Disability supports and transportation costs will be covered.

Swing into Spring - New Video!

Here’s a link wonderful little video about our Swing into Spring 2015 fundraiser with photos from our 2014 event:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0RUbGvdm8BFS2RjN0JnWW1YVGM/edit?pli=1

Swing into Spring event page: https://disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org/swingspring.htm

Free workshop: Building Successful Tenant-Landlord Relations

Richmond Rental Connect (a project of the Richmond Poverty Response Committee) has sent us the following info:

FREE WORKSHOP: Building Successful Tenant-Landlord Relations

When: Jan 22nd from 7 to 9 pm (doors open 6:30)
Where: South Arm United Church – 11051 No. 3 Rd, Richmond BC

Learn about: Rental agreements, rights and responsibilities for both tenants and landlords, practical advice from professionals

To register: email info@richmondrentalconnect.ca or call 604-205-4700 and leave a message. Once you attend, you are eligible to post on the Richmond Rental Connect housing registry. Visit www.richmondrentalconnect.ca for more info.Tenant Landlord Successful Relations Workshop Jan 22 2015