OLE Pathway: Operations
Online Learning Events

Reducing Vulnerability to Isolation Among Seniors

This session will be focused on addressing the challenges that seniors face with respect to social isolation. In the best of times, it is crucial to ensure that senior citizens remain connected and supported – and now more than ever, following the outbreak of COVID-19 and social isolation protocol. Join us to hear about new strategies to address social isolation among seniors, and many of the important resources that are available to housing providers to ensure that they can continue to foster healthy communities through challenging times.

Details

Date:

May 11, 2020

Time:

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Cost:

Free

Member Cost:

Free

Visual Recording

Who should attend

Front line support staff in non-profit and affordable housing facilities, especially seniors housing.

What you will learn

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand impact of social isolation
  • Identify community resources available to tenants
  • Review opportunities for supporting tenants through COVID-19 isolations
  • Discuss possible opportunities to support at-risk tenants

Presenters

Ross Chilton, CEO of Community Living BC, will discuss the crown agency’s role during this crisis and share information about available emergency resources for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Ernie Baatz, Executive Director of Spectrum Society for Community Living, will discuss how his organization has shifted its work to support both the people they serve and their staff during the pandemic.

Larissa Gunkel, a person with lived experience, will talk about how her life has changed in the last 2 months, what has worked and what things have been a challenge.

Jill Atkey, CEO of BCNPHA, will facilitate the discussion.
FREE
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Extreme Heat & Wildfire Smoke Response Planning

Discover essential strategies for safeguarding communities against the annual threats of extreme heat and wildfire smoke at our upcoming online event. With the expertise of a Vancouver Coastal Health Medical Health Officer and BC Housing Operations branch professionals, gain invaluable insights on establishing reliable systems to ensure the health and wellbeing of tenants, clients, and staff during these critical events.

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Cultural Perspectives Training Series: Building Local Relationships

Dive into the Cultural Perspectives Training Series, a transformative 4-session, presented by the Indigenous Perspectives Society. In the fourth workshop, participants will learn about the key concepts of colonization, privilege and stereotyping. They will also learn to develop meaningful relationship-building strategies with Indigenous community members and organizations.

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August 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST

Cultural Perspectives Training Series: Dispelling Myths and Stereotypes

Dive into the Cultural Perspectives Training Series, a transformative 4-session journey, presented by the Indigenous Perspectives Society.
In this third session, delve into the pivotal concepts of colonization, privilege, and stereotyping. Reflect on their profound impact on our work dynamics and personal relationships. Explore strategies to foster stronger collaboration with Indigenous communities.

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