[BCMA] Invitation to accessibility training with Parks Canada

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Hello/Bonjour,

Please join these online training opportunities for Parks Canada staff and volunteers.  Each session has a maximum capacity of 30 attendees, so sign up right away!

First spots will go to those Parks Canada staff and volunteers who register, if there is room left over then cultural sector workers. All presentations will be held online using Teams at 2:00 PST. If you would like to take part in any of these trainings please do not hesitate to send an email to

ftltickets-billetsftl at pc.gc.ca<mailto:ftltickets-billetsftl at pc.gc.ca> .

Be sure to outline which presentation you would like to be registered for.  We look forward to seeing you there!



The content, speaker and available dates are listed below.
Speaker
Organization
Date
(Virtual @ 2pm)
Topic
Emily Wiebe
AccessBC
Thurs, May 4

  *   essential information (demographics)
  *   public perceptions of disability
  *   language use concerning disability
  *   interacting with a person who has a disability: etiquette
  *   principles of Universal Design
  *   accessible outdoor spaces
Viviane Forest
Consultant
Thurs, May 11

  *   Presenting in French.
  *   Viviane Forest also known as "The Falcon", is an inspiring bilingual speaker.
  *   Her presentations are genuine, and strong, and they motivate people to be active and reach for their goals and dreams.
  *   She has been in competitive sports since the age of four. Viviane played hockey and ringette and participated in karate, judo, track and field, cycling and provincial-level swimming.
  *   The one thing that differentiates Viviane from other athletes is that she has only 4% of normal vision, yet she has been able to excel and become a decorated athlete.
  *   At the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Viviane won medals in all five alpine race disciplines: a Gold in the prestigious Downhill, three Silvers in Super-G, Slalom and Super Combined and a Bronze in Giant Slalom.
Marco Pasqua
Consultant
Thurs, May 18

  *   Understanding Disability - General language, definitions and the use of Person First Language
  *   Breaking Down Attitudinal Barriers - My first job and the importance of innovation
  *   Overcoming Physical and Virtual Barriers - How simple changes can make all the difference
  *   Communicating with Confidence - Tips on language and interacting with people with disabilities
  *   Creating Authentic Connections - Getting to know your team and community members in a meaningful and authentic way
  *   What you can do to support inclusion - As managers and team members
  *   Q & A Period - Time Answer Your Questions
Jackie Silver
Consultant
Wed, May 24

Jackie Silver is a registered dietitian who lives in Toronto and runs her own business, Jackie Silver Nutrition<https://jackiesilvernutrition.com/>, which focuses on serving the neurodivergent and disability communities. She is also an ambassador for the Rick Hansen Foundation where she shares her story and experiences living with a disability. In her spare time, Jackie loves to cook, bake, exercise, travel, journal, explore the city and spend time with family and friends. In Jackie's presentation you will hear her personal story of living with a disability and her recent experiences becoming an amputee. You will learn the do's and don'ts for interacting socially with disabled people in a respectful and appropriate manner. There will also be time for a Q&A at the end.
Rod Bitz

Spinal Cord Injury BC
Thurs, May 25
      Sustaining a spinal cord injury in his late teens Rod has lived his adult life as a quadriplegic.  His experiences involve decades of volunteering, working and recreation within the disability community.   Starting with a decade at the City of Surrey in recreation and community development.  His focus was on providing fitness and recreation for persons with a disability.  Then with the Disability Foundation and SCI BC as a mentor and peer coordinator, Rod has provided engagement, support and social activities to persons with a physical activity.  Rod has worn several hats with BC Wheelchair Sports as an athlete, volunteer and employee.   Rod holds a RHFAC designation from the Rick Hansen Foundation and continues to utilize the Accessibility assessment training today with SCI BC.   He is a champion for full accessibility and inclusion for all persons with a disability.
Jennifer Read
Power to Be
Wed, May 31
Making the outdoor experience inclusive for all
Rick Hansen Foundation
Thurs, June 1
Encouraging people to be difference makers and advocate for change


Andrew Bellefontaine
Pronouns: He/Him
Pronom: Il
A/Promotions Officer, Fort Langley NHS
Parks Canada / Government of Canada
23433 Mavis Avenue, P.O. Box 129, Fort Langley, BC V1M 2R5
andrew.bellefontaine at pc.gc.ca / Tél. cell. : 604-679-8493

Agent de promotion (par intérim), LHN du Fort Langley
Parcs Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
23433 Avenue Mavis, C.P. 129, Fort Langley, C.-B. V1M 2R5
andrew.bellefontaine at pc.gc.ca /Tél. cell. : 604-679-8493

Parcs Canada - 450 000 km2 de souvenirs / Parks Canada - 450 000 km2 of memories

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