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SUMMARY:FMS Series: Positive Approaches (Grande Prairie)
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie & Area presents: THE FMS LEARNING SERIES 2022/2023 \nPOSITIVE APPROACHES\nWhen: Saturday\, February 4\, 2023 | 10am – 3pm \nWhere: Al Robertson Room Centre 2000\, 11330 106 St\, Grande Prairie \nWorkshop Presenter: Arne Fulton\, Complex Needs Coordinator \nTo register: Register online here\, or contact Laura at 780-882-9477 or FRC-GP@inclusionalberta.org \nToo often\, the efforts of people with developmental disabilities to communicate their needs result in being identified as having challenging behavior or as having complex needs. Targeting and addressing behaviour in this way puts people at risk of having their needs ignored\, being isolated or openly punished for trying to express their needs. As a result\, individuals with developmental disabilities\, sometimes compounded by mental health and other challenges\, are often identified with complex needs and live very restricted and chaotic lives. \nArne Fulton\, Provincial Coordinator of the Complex Needs Initiative\, will share how Inclusion Alberta works with families\, individuals\, family managed support staff\, and service providers to develop meaningful and thoughtful positive approaches. This session will explore concepts and methods that focus on developing positive approaches to support people with developmental disabilities identified with complex needs to have greater stability in their pursuit of an inclusive life in the community. \nThe session will cover the following: \n\nUnderstanding loneliness and its relationship to unmet needs\nTrauma Informed Care\nNormalizing expression as a means of communication\nReframing the description of behaviour by changing the lens through which we view communication\n\nFamilies and FMS staff are encouraged to attend. \nLunch will be provided. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/fms-series-positive-approaches-grande-prairie/
LOCATION:Al Robertson Room: Centre 2000\, 11330 106 St\, Grande Prairie\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FMS Learning Series (Grande Prairie)
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SUMMARY:FMS Series Workshop: Visioning (Grande Prairie)
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie & Area presents: THE FMS LEARNING SERIES 2022/2023 \nVisioning\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 1\, 2023 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm \nWhere: Al Robertson Room Centre 2000\, 11330 106 St\, Grande Prairie \nWorkshop Presenter: Wendy McDonald \nTo register: Register online here\, or contact Laura at 780-882-9477 or FRC-GP@inclusionalberta.org \n  \nWhere do we go from here? What will the future hold? These are a few of the questions families ask when planning with their family members with developmental disabilities.  \nExperience shows that crafting a compelling vision for a meaningful life is one of the most potent and helpful means of ensuring a whole and inclusive life for your loved one with developmental disabilities. A clear vision serves as a guiding light\, helps people stay focused and safeguards a life from a special and separate pathway. No matter someone’s age or stage of life\, crafting or refining a future vision of a good life is a necessity. \nDeveloping a life-enhancing vision\, and refining this over time\, requires intention\, time and reflection. This session will provide an overview of creating a life-enhancing vision and describe the initial plans and actions needed to move forward when using formal support. In particular\, how the flexibility and creativity allowed for by FMS or FSCD can be used to the advantage of families and their family members with developmental disabilities.  \nFamilies and FMS/FSCD staff are encouraged to attend.  \nRegister online here
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/fms-series-workshop-visioning-grande-prairie/
LOCATION:Al Robertson Room: Centre 2000\, 11330 106 St\, Grande Prairie\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FMS Learning Series (Grande Prairie)
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SUMMARY:FMS Series: Exploring Opportunities for Creating Employment
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie & Area presents: THE FMS LEARNING SERIES 2022/2023 \nEXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATING EMPLOYMENT\nWhen: Monday March 27\, 2023 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm \nWhere: Al Robertson Room Centre 2000\, 11330 106 St\, Grande Prairie \nWorkshop Presenter: Madeline Ouellette \nTo register: Register online here\, or contact Laura at 780-882-9477 or FRC-GP@inclusionalberta.org \nPeople with developmental disabilities want to and can work; they need the right opportunity. Advancing job opportunities often requires a conscious and planful effort by families\, their networks and FMS support staff. The resources available through FMS can be effectively utilized to create employment possibilities and provide on-the-job support to ensure success when and where needed ensuring people with developmental disabilities have meaningful employment.  \nThe session will cover the following:  \n\nCreating employment possibilities based on the interests of the individual \nTapping into a network \nApproaching employers \nFacilitating natural supports in an employment setting \n\nFamilies and FMS staff are encouraged to attend. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.  \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/fms-series-exploring-opportunities-for-creating-employment/
LOCATION:Al Robertson Room: Centre 2000\, 11330 106 St\, Grande Prairie\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FMS Learning Series (Grande Prairie)
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SUMMARY:Positive Approaches - FMS Learning Series (Grande Prairie)
DESCRIPTION:FMS Learning Series 2023-2024 \nPositive Approaches\nPresented by the Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie & Area \nSaturday\, November 25 2023. 10am-3pm \nCentre 2000\, Al Robertson Room (11330 106 St\, Grande Prairie) \nRegister online here\, or contact Laura at 780-882-9477 or FRC-GP@inclusionalberta.org \nArne Fulton\, Provincial Coordinator of the Complex Needs Initiative at Inclusion Alberta\, will be discussing the pressing issue of how people with developmental disabilities are often misunderstood and labelled as having challenging behaviour or complex needs. Unfortunately\, this misidentification can result in the person’s needs being ignored\, isolation\, or even punishment for attempting to express themselves. Arne will share with attendees the meaningful and thoughtful positive approaches that Inclusion Alberta employs in collaboration with families\, individuals\, family-managed support staff\, and service providers. These approaches aim to foster stability and inclusivity for individuals with developmental disabilities who are identified as having complex needs. \nDuring this session\, we will explore powerful concepts and methods\, including: \n\nUnderstanding loneliness and how it relates to unmet needs\nUsing Trauma Informed Care for a compassionate approach\nNormalizing behaviour expression as a means of communication\nReframing behaviour descriptions through a new lens of communication\n\nFamilies and FMS/FSCD staff are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. \nRegister online here
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/positive-approaches-fms-learning-series-grande-prairie/
LOCATION:Al Robertson Room: Centre 2000\, 11330 106 St\, Grande Prairie\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FMS Learning Series (Grande Prairie)
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SUMMARY:Crafting a vision for an inclusive life (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Crafting a vision for an inclusive life\nFMS Learning Series 2023/2024 \nPresented by the Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie & Area \nTuesday\, January 23\, 2024\, 6:30pm-8:30pm \nVirtual (zoom) \nRegister here\nJoin us at the Inclusion Alberta workshop\, Crafting a Vision for an Inclusive Life\, as we explore the important questions families have when planning for and with their loved ones with intellectual disabilities. Through our extensive experience\, we have discovered that creating a compelling vision for a meaningful life is an incredibly potent tool in establishing a truly inclusive and fulfilling life for individuals with intellectual disabilities. \nA clear vision acts as a guiding light\, helping you stay focused and avoiding a path of segregation. It doesn’t matter what age or stage of life someone is in; it is crucial to create or refine a vision for a good life. \nDeveloping and refining a life-enhancing vision takes intention\, time\, and reflection. Our event will provide valuable insights\, practical guidance\, and inspiring stories that will help you stay focused and navigate the path towards a fulfilling and inclusive life. We will explore how the flexibility and creativity allowed by FMS or FSCD can benefit families and their loved ones with intellectual disabilities. Let’s come together to envision a future filled with hope and possibilities. \nWorkshop Presenters: \nBillie Jack – Executive Director\, Advocacy and Family Initiatives \nCatherine Oakleaf – Director of Advocacy & Calgary Team Lead \nRegister here for a Zoom link or contact Laura at 780-882-9477 or FRC-GP@inclusionalberta.org
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/5383/
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CATEGORIES:FMS Learning Series (Grande Prairie)
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SUMMARY:Creating and facilitating relationships through community engagement (Grande Prairie FMS Series)
DESCRIPTION:The Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie & Area presents: \nCreating and facilitating relationships through community engagement \nFMS Series 2023/2024 \nWhen: Tuesday\, February 6 2024\, 6:30pm-8:30pm \nWhere: Centre 2000\, Al Robertson Room (11330 106 St. Grande Prairie) \nTo Register: Register online here\, or contact Laura at 780-882-9477 or FRC-GP@inclusionalberta.org \nJoin us in this session as we explore the importance of meaningful relationships for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This session will offer strategies for fostering community participation and inclusion and how to connect people through community opportunities. Whether you’re a family member or an FMS staff member\, this session is for you. This is an opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools to facilitate and encourage genuine connections within the community. \nKey Topics: \n\nUnderstanding the significance and potential of normative pathways for individuals with developmental disabilities.\nIdentifying individual interests and passions as powerful catalysts for forging new relationships and building a sense of belonging.\nDeveloping effective techniques to promote community participation and cultivate an environment that encourages the growth of meaningful relationships.\nPractical guidance for families and FMS staff on facilitating and nurturing connections within the community.\n\nWorkshop Presenter: Shawna Francis – Director\, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education \nFamilies and FMS/FSCD staff are encouraged to attend. \nSnacks and light refreshments will be provided. \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE. 
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/creating-and-facilitating-relationships-through-community-engagement-grande-prairie-fms-series/
LOCATION:Al Robertson Room: Centre 2000\, 11330 106 St\, Grande Prairie\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FMS Learning Series (Grande Prairie)
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SUMMARY:Exploring opportunities for creating meaningful employment (Grande Prairie FMS Series)
DESCRIPTION:The Inclusion Alberta Family Resource Centre – Grande Prairie and area presents: \nExploring opportunities for creating meaningful employment \nWhen: Saturday\, March 2\, 2024. 10am-3pm \nWhere: Centre 2000\, Al Robertson Room (11330 106 St.\, Grande Prairie) \nTo register: Register online here\, or contact Laura at 780-882-9477 or FRC-GP@inclusionalberta.org \nEmployment plays a crucial role in most people’s lives\, as it provides a sense of purpose\, meaning\, and income. In this event\, we will discuss how families\, networks\, and support staff of the FMS or FSCD can work together to promote job opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We will offer practical advice on how to utilize the resources provided by FMS or FSCD to create employment prospects and ensure successful on-the-job support. \nThe session will cover: \n\nTapping into a network for possibilities\nApproaching potential employers\nCreating employment possibilities based on the interests of the individual\nStrategies for families and staff to ensure success in the workplace\nFacilitating natural supports in the workplace\n\nFamilies and FMS staff are encouraged to attend. \nLunch is provided. \nWorkshop Presenter: Madeline Ouellette – Provincial Director\, Employment Initiatives \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE.
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/exploring-opportunities-for-creating-meaningful-employment-grande-prairie-fms-series/
LOCATION:Al Robertson Room: Centre 2000\, 11330 106 St\, Grande Prairie\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FMS Learning Series (Grande Prairie)
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