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Transferring the Model
Campbell River
Prince George
Victoria
High Level
Whitehorse
Campbell River, BC
In November 2004 our Action for Inclusion team partnered with the Campbell River FASD Action Network. During our two training sessions, we were able to educate them on our Inclusion System, which included the Walk About Tool, and FAS 101 presentation. Individuals with FASD were included in the training sessions, so that they will be able to offer their views in their own communities.
Using the information we provided, at least 4 of the organizations that participated in our workshop have already began performing an audit on their own facilities. The Campbell River team has been actively planning for their first audit. Within the next 6 weeks they will be following up with the participants of the last workshop we held in November 2004 to see who is interested in an audit or presentation.
We have received excellent feedback in regards to our training sessions with them. They felt that the presentation was informative, but that the personal experiences from our panel of young adults living with FASD, was invaluable. The felt the Walk About was a great eye-opening tool for everyone involved.
We would like to thank the Campbell River FASD Action Network for their participation and partnership in helping us to promote action that will prevent FASD and maximize the potential of people living with it.
If you are in the Campbell River area and are interested in having a Walk About or presentation for your organization, please call Mary- Catherine Bellamy at Campbell River FASD Action Network at (250) 286-0955 or visit their website at
www.sunrise.crcn.net
Campbell River
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Prince George, BC
In November 2004 the Action for Inclusion team travelled to Prince George to transfer the FASD Inclusion System to the Northern Family Health Society. During the three-day training, we worked with young adults living with FASD and community service providers to promote more FASD inclusive environments.
Since the FASD Inclusion training, the Northern Family Health Society has been busy educating their community about the effects of FASD. They have performed 12 FASD Inclusion Walk Abouts, focusing on employment agencies, the Prince George Public Library, their local college, and health unit.
Using the Action for Inclusion Tools and then modifying them slightly to meet their needs as well as the individual participants. They have found that it is better for their team members to record their findings using a tape recorder, rather than making notes. They are able to record their information more thoroughly and accurately.
Overall, they have been very well received. The local businesses where they have performed their Inclusion Walk Abouts have greeted them with smiles and given positive feedback. They have found that 60% of the participating organizations have asked them back to provide more information to their staff on the effects of FASD and how to make environments more FASD inclusive. In the next two weeks, they have three presentations scheduled.
The Northern Family Health Society had the opportunity to present at the Aboriginal Criminal Justice Conference with over 100 people in attendance. Once again, they were very well received and have found that FASD Inclusion tool has opened many doors for them. The community sees an amazing group of young adults living with FASD willing to help. Currently, the Prince George Inclusion Team are in discussion about working with local schools to provide a FASD prevention presentation to students.
We would like to thank the Northern Family Health Society for their participation and partnership in helping us to promote action that will prevent FASD and maximize the potential of people living with it.
If you are in the Prince George area and are interested in having an Inclusion Walk About or presentation for your organization, please call Bev Zorn at the Northern Family Health Society at (250) 561-2689 or visit their website at
www.nfhs-pg.org
Prince George Public Library Inclusion Plan
Teen Mother's Alternative Program Inclusion Plan
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Victoria, BC
The Action For Inclusion team is also involved in providing training and mentorship to a group of four adults living with FASD in Victoria, lead by Colin Ross at the Vancouver Island Health Authority’s (VIHA) Mental Health and Addictions Prevention Services. The Cowichan Valley FAS Society partnered with VIHA and the Victoria FAS Community Circle to provide two full-day training workshops in Victoria. Colin’s group is now adapting the FASD Inclusion System for use in the Victoria area, and will be conducting their first FASD Walk About, with support from our team, in the spring of 2005.
Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Inclusion Plan
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High Level, Alberta
Northwest Health Centre Inclusion Plan
If you are in the High Level area and are interested in having a Walk About or presentation for your organization, please call Colleen Burns at Northwest Regional FASD Society at (780) 926-6535 or visit their website at
http://www.nwr-fasd.ab.ca
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Whitehorse, Yukon
Yukon Associaion for Community Living Inclusion Plan
Whitehorse Hospital Inclusion Plan
If you are in the Whitehorse area and are interested in having a Walk About or presentation for your organization, please call Judy Pakozdy at (867) 393-4948
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