DABC has received the following notice from Kwantlen Polytechnic University:

Introduction to Parts and Warehousing Foundation for People with Disabilities.

Overview: This is a six week pilot program introducing disabled people to the parts and warehousing industry. It will focus on the basics of warehousing and an introduction to the parts industry. The program has been developed with the disabled student in mind. It is assumed that students may wish to carry on training into the full parts and warehousing foundation program, where a more in depth study of the industry is completed.
Content will include but is not limited to:

• Introduction to apprenticeship
• Careers in Parts and Warehousing
• Study Skills
• Safety skills and knowledge
• Introduction to: warehousing, the parts industry, parts and warehousing tools and
equipment, parts catalogues, measuring and measuring tools
• WHMIS
• Introduction to Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
• Introduction to trade related math
• Resume writing and interview skills

Upon successful completion, students will receive a Statement of Completion.
This program will run February 1, 2016 to March 11, 2016

Pilot Dates: Feb 1, 2016- March 11, 2016
Instructional Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Seat Availability: Limited to 12
Cost/tuition: No charge.
Books: Approximately 200.00
Supplies: Students will need to purchase steel toed work shoes. Students will need a computer memory stick, and various pens, markers.
Means of Assessment: Ongoing evaluation through completion of tasks and participation in activities. Students are expected to maintain a high level of participation and attendance to complete the program.
Expected Outcome/Certificate: Grading system of mastery and a certificate of completion of the program.
Pre-requisites/Requirements: Individuals will be evaluated for suitability for entrance to the program by the instructor.
Class Size: 12
Course Developer: Mary Wilton

For more information contact Mary Wilton at 604-598-6136 before Dec. 18th 2015

Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Module 4 of the CSIL Online Workbook is now available for free download. This Module, How to be a Lawful CSIL Employer looks at the key legal issues and responsibilities for CSIL employers as identified by the employers themselves. Understanding these issues will help CSIL users to prevent problems and to know the next steps if or when problems do develop in your workplace. The intention of the Workbook is to educate and empower Choice in Supports for Independent Living employers, so they can enjoy the control and independence CSIL can provide.

Download all the Workbook modules from: http://sci-bc.ca/resour…/choice-supports-independent-living/

Time sensitive! Registration deadline Friday March 27th

At the end of March 2015, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services will launch a new resource about weight bias and stigma for health professionals across BC, and we are seeking participants to support our evaluation!

What are weight bias and stigma?
Weight bias is defined as the negative weight-related attitudes, beliefs, assumptions and judgments toward individuals who are at the ends of the weight spectrum. Weight stigma is the possession of some attribute or characteristic – such as excess weight or being underweight – that is devalued in a particular social context.

What will I learn?
BalancedView is designed to enhance the awareness, knowledge and skills of health professionals in the area of weight bias and stigma, including:

• Describing some of the consequences of weight bias and stigma
• Learning about challenges experienced by people who are overweight or obese when accessing the health care system
• Exploring commonly-held beliefs about individuals who are overweight or obese and reflecting on personal attitudes about weight and shape.
• Describing strategies for implementing a health-centred approach in practice

How can I participate?
The evaluation phase will begin March 30th, 2015. The resource is expected to take 2-3 hours to complete. Participants will be asked to complete the resource by April 30th, 2015. Evaluation participants will receive up to $100 in honoraria for completion of the resource (including pre and post questionnaires), and brief follow-up questionnaires at 3 and 6 months. The total time commitment, including completion of the resource and follow-up evaluation questionnaires, is estimated to be 3-4 hours.

We are interested in getting participation from diverse health professionals including medical, mental health, allied health and public health professionals. If you are interested in being part of the evaluation of this resource, please submit your information by clicking here. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 27th, 2015.

For more information about this project, please contact Charlene King at charlene.king2@cw.bc.ca.