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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 ...
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BC Provincial Cabinet Shuffle - Contradicts Commitment to Seamless Service

13-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 ...
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PANIC Summer Events

14-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 ...
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Music Appreciation Group Leader - Volunteer Opportunity

15-JUL-2008
BACI is looking for a volunteer to lead a Music Appreciation Group for children aged 12 years and under, and their families. 
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Change in BACI's Employee and Family Assistance Providers

22-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 ...
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BACI Summer Teen Program

22-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 ...
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ARTicipation - Community Art Sale

24-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 ...
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New BACI Strategies Support Employment for People with Disabilities

27-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 - ...
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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 ...
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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.
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Job Opportunities at BACI

01-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 ...
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Job Postings Now on BACI Intranet

01-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.
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Life Sharing Network - Family Care Services Needed

02-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 ...
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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 ...
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Safeguards and People with Developmental Disabilities

03-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 ...
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Advocacy Tips

03-AUG-2008
Please click here to see 10 Steps to Becoming an Advocate.
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Child Care - A Call to Restore and Build

03-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 ...
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What a PLAN: Disability Savings Plan

03-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 ...
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Join a Research Study for Families

06-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 SERVICES

LIFE SHARING NETWORK

The Life Sharing Network offers an alternative to staffed residential homes by providing an individual with living and/or respite supports within the home of non-natural family.  BACI contracts with families (including single persons or couples) who are interested in welcoming an individual into their home and assisting him or her to:
  • develop and maintain a personal network of friends and family
  • find and participate in meaningful activities
  • obtain a genuine sense of belonging within the home and community in which he or she now lives.
Support options consist of one of the following:

Life Sharing Model
The adult or youth lives with a family either by occupying a bedroom and sharing communal space, or by living in a self-contained suite within the family home.

Modified Life Sharing Model (Parallel Living)
The adult or youth lives in an apartment next to a family. The family is responsible for assisting in the development of the individual's independent living skills.

Share your Life Sharing experiences, ideas or questions on our
     Message Board

LIFE SHARING NETWORK AND RESPITE RESOURCE MANUAL
For more information on BACI's Life Sharing Network, please see the Resource Manual below:

Life Sharing Network and Respite Resource Manual - Table of Contents

Section 1 - Leadership
1.1    Life Sharing Vision and Mission
1.2    Life Sharing Network Overview
1.3    Respite Services Overview
1.4    Child and Youth Services Overview
1.5    Conflict Resolution

Section 2 - Accessibility
2.1    Accessibility
2.2    Accessibility Plan
2.3    Life Sharing Access

Section 3 - Health and Safety
3.1    Our Commitment
3.2    Storing and Administering Medication
3.3    Reporting Critical Incidents
3.4    Abuse and Neglect of Adults and Youth
3.5    General Health and Safety
3.6    WorkSafe BC
3.7    Universal Precautions
3.8    First Aid

Section 4 - Human Resources
4.1    Life Sharing Network Provider Recruitment
4.2    Care Provider Qualifications
4.3    Terms of Contract
4.4    Termination of Contract
4.5    Confidentiality of Information
4.6    Payment Policy and Procedures
4.6a   Life Sharing Network Agreement
4.7    Medical and Dental Plan
4.8    Life Sharing Network Provider Orientation
4.9    Life Sharing Network Provider On-Going Skills Development
4.10  Vehicle Policy

Section 5 - Financial
5.1    Use of the Individual Receiving Support's Funds

Section 6 - Input and Outcomes Management
6.1    Our Commitment
6.2    Child and Youth Respite Services Outcomes
6.3    Monitoring of Services
6.4    Quality Assurance
6.5    Guidelines for Reporting Measurement Strategy
6.5a   Satisfaction Survey - Adult and Youth Services 
6.6    Guidelines for Reporting

Section 7 - Individual Service Plan
7.1    Our Commitment
7.2    Person-Centered Planning
7.2a  Guidelines for Personal Planning - Plain Language
7.2b  Personal Service Plan Goal Sheet
7.2c  Service Response Plan
7.3    Behavioural Interventions

Section 8 - Quality Assurance Safeguard Checklist
8.1    Safeguards Checklist

Section 9 - Responding to Vulnerability
9.1    Discussions Paper

Section 10 - Board Manual
10.1  Board Manual

For further information, please contact 604. 299. 7851.
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