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We have the right… 2020 Conference

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March 18th Update.
We have the right… 2020 Conference has been Canceled due to COVID-19
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Hosted by: Self-Advocates of the Rockies

Where: Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre,

Cranbrook, BC

When: Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Time: 9 am – 3 pm (Mountain Time)

Why: We want to advocate to all people with diverse abilities

that they have the right to access community resources.

More details coming soon and stay tuned!

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Featured in Kootenay Business – Java Creek Café offers employment to intellectually disabled people through REALM

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Many Kootenay businesses are facing difficulty these days due to labour shortages in the area. Unbeknownst to many Kootenay employers, there’s an untapped job force out there that is being underutilized. For some, like the intellectually disabled, they want to work but haven’t been given an opportunity to contribute.

(L to R) Kieran O’Grady, Donna Schwartz, Kimberly Earl, Felicia McKenzie and Sheila Neidig work at Java Creek Café inside Joseph Creek Care Village in Cranbrook. — Photo courtesy Ana Yost
(L to R) Kieran O’Grady, Donna Schwartz, Kimberly Earl, Felicia McKenzie and Sheila Neidig work at Java Creek Café inside Joseph Creek Care Village in Cranbrook.
— Photo courtesy Ana Yost
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Realm’s Blast into good health

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Realm’s Blast into good health

Featuring guest speakers with starry night dinner and dance to follow

Friday February 21, 2020 at the Heritage Inn Health conference from 12:30pm-5:00pm Dinner and dance from 6:00pm-10:00pm

Tickets are $40 for full event Or $30 for dinner and dance only

RSVP by February 14, 2020 by signing up at Realm or by phone at 250-426-3393

 

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