1. Social Inclusion: Resources for People with Disabilities inRevelstoke, British Columbia Social Inclusion: Resources Available for People withDisabilities in Revelstoke, British Columbia

2. Community Mapping Presentation HUMS 1581 - Pamela OlssonMy name is PamelaOlsson and Ive spent thepast couple monthsresearching resourcesavailable for people withdisabilities in Revelstoke,British Columbia. I believein social integration andfull social participation forall people in society,including those withdisabilities. With that, Ibelieve in a communitythat allows every personequal access to communityresources. 3. Congress acknowledged that societys accumulated myths and fears aboutdisability and disease are as handicapping as are thephysical limitations that flowfrom actual impairment- William J.Brennan, Jr. 4. Building Blocks for People with Disabilities in Revelstoke Primary: -Community Connections -Revelstoke Child and Resource CenterPotential: Secondary: -The Ministry of Family -Carolyn Duncan, speech therapist -School District #19Development -Forsythe House-Columbian Basin Trust -Revelstoke Childrens Society -Queen Victoria -The Ministry of CommunityHospital: InteriorServices -Helios Rehabilitation CentreHealth -CAP-C Federal funds -Jumping Jacks Preschool-Selkirk Medical -Attorney General -Stepping Stones PreschoolGroup -The City of Revelstoke 5. Community Capacity Map: Services for People with Disabilities in Revelstoke Community Seeds of Connections Skilled Empathy developmentalwith programsprogram teaching therapistsfor infants toempathy tothe elderlychildrenSchool District Sense ofFantastic #19 with lots of connection doctors, nursessupports that massage and aid in social within the physical integrationcommunitytherapistsAccessibleAboriginal entertainment, Preschools with Education for such as liveprograms that Elementarymusic socially includeand the High downtownchildren withSchool disabilities 6. Wheelchair Accessible Entertainment forPeople with Disabilities in RevelstokeMount Revelstoke NationalThe Greenbelt Pathway Park Roxy Theatre -6km of paved wheelchair -Giant Cedars Picnic Area -new release featureaccessible pathwayfilms and sometimes live -Meadows in the Skyfeaturing glacier views and productionsParkway the Columbia RiverRevelstoke Aquatic Center-wheelchair accessible Revelstoke Dam Visitorsbuilding Centre-wheelchair accessible-full wheelchair accesswading pool 7. So, what needs to change in order to make Revelstokemore accessible for everyone? I asked Revelstokianson the Revysell Facebook page where thousands of locals sign in to sell and trade items. Here are some of the responses:Covered parkingHow about:downtown for onesigns/information/cTheres a lot of storesor two vehicles.rossings that meet and buildings that dontDuring the winter it First street from the the needs of peoplehave ramps, widecan be impossiblelegion towards Farwell who arent able to enough doors and/or theto unload aPark does not have read due to limitedlayout of the storeswheelchair using a ramped sidewalks!! literacy and vision; arent accommodatinglift because of snowlever handles that for wheel chairs going Very tricky tobanks. are easy to turn for through their stores. For maneuver aexample, aisles clearedanyone with wheelchair. reduced strength orand wide enoughOoodexterity; hmmm... thats the other thing,Curb cuts, heaving sidewalks repaired, removal I will have to givecovered bus stops for allof the interlocking stone they put in Grizzly this more thought. weather conditions andPlaza and first street, more buildings with level Great question seasons.access, more electronic door openers, morePam, I like thegovernment funded wheelchair accessible opportunity to thinkapartments and overall better universal designa bit bigger thanof new builds. I could probable go on and on!! myself. 8. Some of our Buildings areWheelchair AccessibleThe Police Station Revelstoke Forum & Arena The Post Office The Recreation and Aquatic Center 9. But some of our buildings are not wheelchairaccessible, including the Fire Hall.(Incredibly heavy doors that arent automatic and narrow doorways) A lot of our buildings are still inaccessible for people with disabilities, including downtown shops and restaurants. 10. Community Needs Map for Peoplewith DisabilitiesLack of programs Lack of funding for for people withextra aid and Physicalspecialized disabilities programs-Social Isolation -Poor Health-Social exclusion -Unequal opportunitiesHigh living costs-housingShortage of activities -groceries andwith specializedhousehold items accessibility for people -Bills and utilitieswith disabilities 11. Community ConnectionsMission StatementCommunity Connections (Revelstoke) Society provides integrated, accessible social services toindividuals and families in the community of Revelstoke. To respond to community needs wedeliver quality services both directly and through community partnerships. 12. Community Services Provided by CommunityConnections for people with DevelopmentalDisabilities Individualized Community Inclusion Program Participants, with assistance of a worker, engage in community activities such as going to a hokey game or purchasing items at the grocery store, encouraging both independence and confidence. Residential Group Homes There are 2 residential group homes in Revelstoke staffed 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, meeting the needs of a quality lifestyle for those with developmental disabilities. Supported Work Program Integrates individuals with developmental disabilities into a supervised work environment. Community Connectors Giving children and youth with disabilities an opportunity to participate in community activities such as watching a play or going to the bakery. Infant Development Program For children and families of children 0-3 years of age with a current disability or at risk for developing a disability. Respite Periodic childcare for the families of children with disabilities 13. Revelstoke Childcare Society and CCRR (Child Care Resources & Referral)We work with the community to strive for quality inclusive child care servicesthat meet the needs of local families and promote the healthy development of children. 14. Karin Oneill, Education Assistant for School District #19&Revelstokes Strengths and Needs InterviewStrengthsChildren with autism get a lot ofsupport for a smaller community. The school district has a lot of support staff. NeedsRevelstoke needs more mentalhealth support for both childrenand adults. Theres not a whole 15. Here is some great climbing andplaying equipment for some children. 16. but there are additional options thatinclude even more children Revelstoke could definitely use more playground equipment for children with disabilities 17. Community Map & Social Integration Plan for those with Disabilities in Revelstoke, BC Social Inclusion for all People ApplicationHiring Create PlanImplement forcontractorsof Action Plan of appropriate and programAction funding coordinators Working as aBrainstorming ways Brainstorming communityto createways to promotetowards socialaccessibility to all social integrationbuildings and of people withintegration inclusive programs disabilities CommunityCommunity Strengths Awareness InvolvementIdentifying & Problem Solving 18. Come OnRevelstoke! Letsjoin together to endABELISM! 19. Slideshow Created by Pamela OlssonAssignment 6:Community Mapping PresentationHUMS 1581 July 26th 2012