Truth and Reconciliation Day

September 30th is a day to commemorate and learn about the history and legacy of the residential school system.

It’s a day to honour the resilience, dignity and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors, to acknowledge and accept their experiences at Residential School and remember the children who never came home.

BeConnected's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee hosted a Lunch & Learn on an Introduction to Indigenous Cultural Awareness.

Members of the BeConnected community showed support by wearing orange as a symbol of hope, reconciliation, and a commitment to a better future.

Rosalyn recently took a trip to Vancouver with Home Coordinator Shannon

Individuals from BeConnected's Launchpad made the journey up island to celebrate Susan's birthday at a Mad Hatter's themed tea party!

Nathaniel and BeConnected staff at this years Special Woodstock!

Jenny and Alex enjoying the sunshine!

We've Achieved CARF Accreditation!

In mid-July, four CARF surveyors visited our organization to review our programs against international standards for best practices.

We are thrilled to announce that we successfully achieved a three-year accreditation with no recommendations! This accomplishment underscores our commitment to providing the highest quality services and maintaining excellence across all areas of our operations.

To view the full accreditation report, click here.

Additionally, you can find more details about the accreditation process in our latest bulletins, including Accreditation Bulletin #46.

Thank you to all personnel and stakeholders for your continued support as we work together to uphold these standards of excellence!

BC Provincial Election

The BC Provincial election is scheduled to take place on October 19th.

Voting is a key part of how democracy works in BC. It gives you a chance to have a say in decisions that impact your everyday life.

You can find more information on how to vote and what accommodations can be made to assist you on the Elections BC website.

Inclusion BC is a federation of members that work together to build inclusive communities. For the past several election cycles, they have reached out to all the provincial parties before the election to provide information and find out what their position is on certain topics. Once received, Responses from each party will be available to view on their website.

Monthly OPUS Event

Each month a different home plans a fun activity for individuals receiving Community Inclusion at BeConnected. Last month the Heights hosted a Hawaiian themed party!

This month, on Octover 25th, Parkside house will be celebrating Fall by creating fairy gardens and serving hot apple cider!

Self Advocates for a Brighter Future

We've kicked off our 2024/2025 season at SABF with our September and October meetings. Join us for our next meeting on November 12th!

Community Inclusion Month

October is Community Inclusion Month in British Columbia!

This month allows us to honour the dedication of individuals, families, and community members who work towards creating more inclusive communities and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Read the official proclamation from the BC Government here.

To celebrate Community Inclusion Month, BeConnected has partnered with other agencies in the Cowichan Valley to host their annual Community Living Days event.

Annual Friends and Family Holiday Lunch

Save the date for our annual Holiday Lunch! This years event will be held on December 7th and will once again take place at the Four Points by Sheraton Victoria. Full details will be available in early November.

Winter Festival

We are excited to announce the return of our Winter Festival! Join us at Pearkes on December 23rd from 12:30-1:30. Individuals from the Launchpad will prepare hot chocolate and treats!

Not a skater? Everyone is welcome to gather with us in the lobby and socialize, even if you aren't skating!

Carey House Organic Spa

The individuals at Carey House are hard at work creating balms, salves, soaps, hair scrunchies and more! If you are interested in purchasing a holiday or birthday gift from the spa collection please email carey@beconnectedsupport.ca

Feldtengs-Products-and-Services

Elliott is the owner of Feldtengs-Products-and-Services. Their mission is to bridge the digital divide and ensure that technology is accessible to all.

Their team provides:

• Personalized Tech Support - assisting seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities with their devices, ensuring they stay connected and empowered.
• Apple Device Training - education on how to use and manage your Apple device efficiently.
• Ongoing Support - Continuous support with Apple devices now and in the future.
• Fraud Prevention Education - Teaching vulnerable individuals how to recognize and avoid online fraud, keeping them safe in the digital world. Individuals and group sessions available.

For more information, email Elliott at elliott@feldtengs-products-and-services.com

Welcome New Personnel!

Join us in welcoming employees and contractors who became a part of the BeConnected team in the past few months - welcome!

Employee and Service Provider Appreciation Gala

Employees and contractors are invited to attend our annual appreciation gala. Personnel with 5, 10, 15, 25, and 35 years of experience will be acknowledged.