Kardel Newsletter, Events & Programs
CARF Accreditation 

                                                  
  
CARF accreditation is evidence that an organization strives to improve efficiency, fiscal health, and service delivery -- creating a foundation for the satisfaction of the people we support. CARF accreditation is a sign of the continuing advancement of quality on which millions of people rely. 

 
 
From January 9-11 Kardel welcomed three CARF International surveyors to review the accountability of our agency. From the preliminary feedback from the surveyors we received 3 recommendations from approximately 924 standards that were applied!  The number of recommendations
have decreased over the last three CARF surveys; from 14 in 2010,
6 in 2014 and now 3 in 2017.

We should all be proud of our performance between the last CARF survey and now and more importantly, the continuing excellent service
we provide to all the people we support.
 
Hopefully in the next newsletter we will have the official survey report
to share with everyone. 
  
Henry House News     

Henry House celebrated the arrival of 2017 with a New Years Party.  Robert and Carole enjoyed the festivities.
 
Jackie and Steven get bundled up to go to Namaste Music on Fridays.  
   
 
 
O, H, & S Wellness World

We have a Group Member who wanted to share a New Year's story; not a resolution, just a success story!
 
She took advantage of a program for smokers where nicotine replacement patches can be obtained at no cost.   As of February 7th, she will have completed the free three-month program....
 
And guess what?
  • Within minutes of stopping smoking your blood pressure will be reduced
  • Within days, breathing and exercise become easier and energy levels increase
  • After just one year of being smoke free, your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker

Plan ahead...have a quit strategy in place and give it your best shot!

 

Share your success stories with us...send an email or give us a call...

 

Good News!  The O, H, & S Group are coming to see you...we want to chat about safety culture, tips on how to stay safe, and find out what's working for you and

what isn't. 



 


  Hillside House News
 
  Alex enjoys a visit with Chuck, one of his favourite dogs who comes to visit every week.  
 
                   
Val enjoys a visit with Lesley and her dog Teddy who loves to come by for some play time!
 









Mayor Dave

Dave Armitage was a fixture in the Gorge Plaza where the Kardel office is located.  He was a friendly face who always greeted people with a quick smile and offers to hold the door open if you had your hands full.  He had a special friendship with Karl who affectionately called him "the Mayor". 
 
 
We were saddened to hear of Dave's passing at the end of 2016.  He is missed by all of us at the Kardel office.
                      

                                   

 Paskin House News

Iggy and Kris went on an adventure to Vancouver to watch the Canucks Play on January 17th.  Some highlights of the trip were visiting the Hall of Heroes, going to the casino, taking the skytrain, and eating some great food. 

After his busy day, Iggy was happy to kick back and put his feet up!   

  





  

WEST COAST REACH! PERFORMING COMPANY
 
West Coast REACH! Association is a registered non-profit organization newly-founded by Anne-Marie and Peter Brimacombe.  Through the performing and visual arts they nurture, inspire, empower, inform and unite people of all ages, cultures, faiths and abilities.  Click here to view their website with registration information.

Currently REACH! offers three programs for children, youth, and adults.  All three groups will perform together in the Spring in an original, musical show celebrating the beauty of diversity in Canada on its 150th birthday.  Participants of all cultures and ranges of ages and ability are encouraged to join.  No previous performing experience is required but commitment to regular rehearsals is needed. 

Click here to view the poster 
                           


 Patterson House News

Shirley is kissing the fish tank at the Shaw Discovery Centre. She recently purchased an annual pass and Jennie took her for a visit where she walked around the aquarium and enjoyed the " submarine ride".
 



CLBC Quality of Life Survey
     
CLBC is continuing to expand its survey of individuals' quality of life in regions throughout B.C. this year. The survey, called include Me!, asks individuals CLBC serves how they would rate various aspects of their lives. The aim is to have a better understanding of individuals' needs to provide improved supports and services. Click here to read more about include Me! and learn how a service provider has used the survey data to create new ways to discuss quality of life with those they support.
 
Sentinel House News

Lindsey and Vicki take in a Royals Game and get their photo taken with their favourite mascot, Marty the Marmot.   



2017 is the year for Disability Pride 
                                                         
Inclusion BC is launching a year-long celebration of Disability Pride as part of the official Canada 150+ celebrations, marking our country's 150th anniversary. Funded in part by Canadian Heritage, we are excited to be offering grants to help include people with intellectual disabilities as leaders and contributors in existing community activities, causes or celebrations across British Columbia. Citizens with intellectual disabilities are essential to the Canadian mosaic. Throughout 2017 we're promoting Disability Pride with the goal of inspiring action.  Visit DisabilityPride.ca to view The Story Behind Disability Pride, a short documentary that covers our exploration of pride and its role in civil rights movements. It looks at how and why pride consistently falls on the path to inclusion, what our Disability Pride celebration could look like, the importance of belonging and what being a Canadian means. So, we invite you to be part of defining Disability Pride in 2017. Start planning how you want to participate in your community. What groups or causes do you care about? How can you join in supporting movements, activities and celebrations?
Funded by: Inclusion BC Foundation and Department of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada Questions?
Contact Amy Nugent,
Executive Director,
Inclusion BC Foundation
  

Citizen's Guide for Reporting Sidewalk Issues and Concerns

Walk On Victoria is an organization dedicated to improving the walkability of local neighbourhoods and promoting walking as a sustainable form of transportation.  Walk On Victoria has created a new online guide called the Citizen's Guide for Reporting Sidewalk Issues and Concerns.

The guide provides a step-by-step process that allows residents to report matters of pedestrian safety, and who to contact from each municipality in the region.
Residents are able to report broken sidewalks, overgrown bushes or trees and other hazards, such as telephone poles on sidewalks, that make it difficult for pedestrians to get around.

The Citizen's Guide for Reporting Sidewalk Issues and Concerns can be found at walkonvictoria.org

Thank you to all! 
                                                      
  

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Mustard Seed Food hampers.  Your generosity allowed us to contribute a van full of groceries, clothes, and personal items to people who need extra support at his time of year.   

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