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 Sign the Call to Action - Against the Government Splitting Services!12-JUL-2008
With the provincial cabinet shuffle on Monday, June
23, 2008, the
BC government has turned its back on its agreement to have a
seamless life-long system of support for children and youth with
special ...
»learn more BC Provincial Cabinet Shuffle - Contradicts Commitment to Seamless Service13-JUL-2008
Please see a
memo from the BC Association for Community Living (BCACL).
* See what changes
have been made, and how these changes will likely
impact individuals, families, and comm ...
»learn more PANIC Summer Events14-JUL-2008
Join PANIC -- a community of families with infants and
children
with special needs -- for some fun in the sun this summer.
Find out more about
their 2 summer events -- a Monday Music
Appreciation po ...
»learn more Music Appreciation Group Leader - Volunteer Opportunity15-JUL-2008
BACI is looking for a volunteer
to lead a Music Appreciation Group for children aged 12 years and
under, and their families.
»learn more Change in BACI's Employee and Family Assistance Providers22-JUL-2008
Please click here
for more information on BACI's Employee and
Family Assistance Program, how it is changing, and what
employees
and BACI members need to know about accessing new services after
June 1 ...
»learn more BACI Summer Teen Program22-JUL-2008
BACI's Summer Teen Program is taking off once again, and this
year we are designing a different schedule for an exciting
summer.
This is the program that offers cool, full-day adventures for youth
w ...
»learn more ARTicipation - Community Art Sale24-JUL-2008
Got art? We want it!
Do some Spring cleaning and DONATE your previously enjoyed art.
We can "recycle" your paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures
--
all for a very good cause.
Proceeds go to su ...
»learn more New BACI Strategies Support Employment for People with Disabilities27-JUL-2008
BACI's Board of Directors recently approved a Position
Statement
on Employment for People with Disabilities.
Please click here
to read the full document.
Please click
here to see a Day Services - ...
»learn more Read BACI's Accessibility Report!27-JUL-2008
BACI is committed to making sure that the
special needs of all individuals are met.
We want to make sure that BACI's programs and services are
inclusive and accessible to all people who use them
now ...
»learn more BACI's Social Enterprise Plan!27-JUL-2008
Please click here
to learn more about some innovative ideas BACI has to create
employment initiatives for people with disabilities.
»learn more Job Opportunities at BACI01-AUG-2008
Do you have a passion for helping people?
Do you want to support individuals to build more meaningful
lives and participate more fully in their communities?
Do you want to work with adults or child ...
»learn more Job Postings Now on BACI Intranet01-AUG-2008
Job postings are now available to all BACI staff on BACI's
Intranet. Click on the Intranet button at the bottom of this Home
Page for access.
»learn more Life Sharing Network - Family Care Services Needed02-AUG-2008
BACI is seeking individuals or couples who have experience
supporting adults and children with disabilities, to become part of
a Family Care Home model of service.
A commitment to person-centered se ...
»learn more Olympic Opportunity!03-AUG-2008
Please click here to find out more about
an initiative that is helping people with disabilities and
disability-friendly businesses from across BC and
Canada access the opportunities related to the 20 ...
»learn more Safeguards and People with Developmental Disabilities03-AUG-2008
Please click here to read
an important safety document for self advocates
and family members of individuals with developmental
disabilities,
"Responding to Vulnerability: A Discussion Paper about
Saf ...
»learn more Child Care - A Call to Restore and Build03-AUG-2008
In spite of over $4 billion in provincial surpluses,
the BC government has cut over $40
million from BC’s already under-funded and
fragile child care services.
Reductions will be phased in between A ...
»learn more What a PLAN: Disability Savings Plan03-AUG-2008
Canada has become the first country to create a Disability
Savings Plan.
For the first time in history, a generation of people with
disabilities are outliving their parents. The creation
of the Disa ...
»learn more Join a Research Study for Families06-AUG-2008
Parents or legal guardians who live with a young child with
special needs (0 - 4 years old), are invited to participate in a
research study that looks at how your family stays healthy,
and the factor ...
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICESADULT & YOUTH SERVICESResidential ServicesA home is a place where one finds comfort, refuge and renewal. It is a place of belonging. It is also an extension of the one who lives there, a place where one’s personal tastes and preferences are visible. Creating homes for adults and youths with disabilities can sometimes be challenging because of the diverse interests, influences and demands that bear upon such efforts. Nevertheless, within our capacity to do so, we are steadfastly committed to providing the means for making a genuine “home” to those who receive our residential services. Supportive Living Options Creating a home requires balancing the varied interests, influences and demands of all the individuals living there. BACI endeavours to support all individuals in choosing and creating homes that satisfy their personal needs and tastes -- a place they can call their own . BACI operates 13 staffed homes, providing support to two to five individuals per home. Typically, these homes are funded through MCFD and are licensed under the Community Care Facilities Act. Currently, 48 individuals are receiving support in our residential homes. Family Care Homes Within the family care model, there are several different options. An individual can: live in a family home, having a private bedroom but sharing a common living space; have their own private suite in a family home, or; live in their own apartment, with a family living next to them who provides the support they need to increase their independent living skills. The option chosen depends on what the individual wants and needs from their service. Currently, 13 individuals are supported in family care homes. Subsidized Housing Options Through partnership with other organizations, BACI is able to offer both fully subsidized and integrated housing options in the Burnaby area. The most recent addition was the donation of 4 apartments at the Buchanan Towers, which provided the opportunity for 4 individuals to move into their own homes. A new tenant’s family described the move as akin to “winning the lottery”. BACI hopes to continue to develop these community partnerships and be able to offer further options in the future. Current options are: Filby court: occupancy 12 Stride Place: occupancy 123 Orchard Heights: occupancy 10 Buchanan Towers: occupancy 4 Click here to find an Application Form for housing. Please call 604.515.7510 for more information, and for how to submit the form. Respite Services The goal of respite services is to provide additional support, rest and renewal to the primary caregivers while BACI provides a safe, enjoyable, and meaningful experience for the individual. Respite can be provided in the individual’s own home, in a family home within our Life Sharing Network, or in a staffed home. Currently, 14 individuals are receiving our respite services. An adult man with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and other health and behavioural challenges, lives in an apartment with his aging father. The two men have such a strong bond, that even though they’re no longer capable of living together in a way that ensures each other’s health and safety, they will not separate. BACI respects this relationship and recognizes that significant supports are required in order for it to be sustained. In-home respite services are now provided seven days per week. With supports for all household chores, shopping, and cooking, they are doing very well and their lives have changed remarkably for the better. Life Sharing Network For information on BACI’s Life Sharing Network, please click here. For more information on any of BACI's Residential Services, please call 604. 299. 7851. |
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