Facilitated by two women artists living with chronic illness, this two-session workshop will provide the opportunity for women living with chronic illness to come together to consider the interplay between illness and creative expression. We will explore using both writing and visual media.
Registration required; space limited to 10 participants
$10-20 sliding scale, for series; no one will be turned away.
In July 2011, BCCPD launched a new peer support group for people living with a disability. This first group was such a success, a new group is starting November 2/11. And, at participants’ request, this group is extended to 6 weeks.
What is “peer support”?
It is an opportunity for people to exchange ideas and experiences in a confidential, respectful environment. The group will explore many topics, such as:
Daily living and coping in a changed world
Relationships with friends, family and others
Navigating medical systems
Personal wellness
Finding joy
Exploring and sharing ideas about ‘what’s next’.
The group size will be limited to a maximum of 15 and there will be a trained facilitator. Light snacks provided.
Dates: 6 Wednesdays starting November 2, 2011 Time: 1-3 pm Location: BCCPD, #204- 456 West Broadway
Poverty is not only about money, it is also about not having access to the skills, resources, information, and choices necessary to get and maintain self-sufficiency.
If you are living on a low income or receiving disability benefits, you may have well-developed money management skills. You may know how to stretch a dollar and juggle bills. But if you want to know more, where do you get objective information not designed to sell you anything?
Often, financial language can be difficult to understand and link to your own life. Money is a sensitive and private subject for many people, so many of us don’t feel comfortable asking friends or family.
The Money Skills program at Family Services of Greater Vancouver works with community groups to offer a workshop series on money. The workshops are free of charge and provide a fun, interactive environment to share information and learn new money skills.
Budgeting: Track your earning and spending and be in control of your money.
Banking: Choose the options that are right for you, reduce fees and save money.
Credit: Build and maintain a good credit history and deal with debt.
Consumerism: Buy buy buy! Examine the role of advertising in our spending choices and how to be in charge of your own spending.
Cost: Free When: Four sessions in January 19 – February 9, 2012 Where: BCCPD, #204 – 456 West Broadway, Vancouver Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
An update from our affiliate national non-profit, Disability Alliance Canada: Earlier this year, the #Alberta government decided that the Canada Disability Benefit (#CDB) will be
Earlier this year, the Alberta government decided that the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) will be considered “non-exempt” income for Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) recipients. …
