Join us at the
Disability Resource Network of BC
Forum 2003


SURVIVOR

Monday and Tuesday
February 24 and 25, 2003
Two full days at
The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites
1763 Comox St.
Vancouver, BC

Another exciting forum is being planned for the Disability Resource Network of BC at the Coast Plaza Hotel. Sessions will include changes in BC that affect the disabled population as well as strategies for survival.

Proposals for sessions are now being accepted. Contact Kathy Moscrip at looking_glass@shaw.ca to receive Call for Proposal information.

Guest rooms have been reserved at the Coast Plaza Hotel for the rate of $119 per night, single or double occupancy.
Watch for our complete registration package and hotel details in mid-December.

Contact Kathy Moscrip at looking_glass@shaw.ca with any questions.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2003 8:00 - 9:00 am DRN Forum Registration Desk opens Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites 9:00 - 10:30 am Norm Amundson 10:30 - 11:00 am Coffee Break 11:00 - 12:30 pm WORKSHOP SESSION #1 1A Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Erica Clark,Queens University 1B Brain Gym Lori Wall, Consultant 1C The Changing Profileof Deaf Students Joe McLaughlin, Susan van Gurp BC School for the Deaf 1D Disabilities and the Duty to Accomodate Patricia Janzen, Lawyer 12:30 - 2:00 pm Lunch On Your Own! 2:00 - 3:30 pm WORKSHOP SESSION #2 2A Using Humour to Break Down Barriers Lee-Anne Ragan, David C. Jones Rock-Paper-Scissors 2B Changes to Disability Benefits in BC Robin Loxton BC Coalition of People with Disabilities 2C Federal Programs for Students with Disabilities Shirley Marshall, Laurissa Yurashak Ministry of Advanced Education 2D Vocational Rehabilitation Services Update David Mitchell, VRS Disability Resource Network of BC Annual General Meeting 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm followed by SURVIVORS RECEPTION MONDAY 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2003 9:00 - 10:30 am Al Etmanski 10:30 - 11:00 am Coffee Break 11:00 - 12:30 pm WORKSHOP SESSION #3 3A Beyond Analog: New CILS Services and Formats Mary Ann Epp, Sean Brooks Langara College 3B Changes to Disability Benefits in BC (repeat) Robin Loxton BC Coalition of People with Disabilities 3C Transforming Community Living Brian Salisbury, Kwantlen University College TimStainton, UBC 3D Transition Portforlios Helen Plummer, SD #33 Chilliwack 12:30 - 2:00 pm HOSTEDLUNCHEON 2:00 - 3:30 pm WORKSHOP SESSION #4 4A The Matrix Explained Janet Mee, UBC Disability Resource Centre Susanne Dadson, Kwantlen University College 4B Digital Formats: Who Can Use What and Why Mary Ann Epp, Sean Brooks Langara College 4C Keys to Networking Success Brenda Plowman, synaptuit Group 4D Vocational Assessment Derek Nordin, Vocational Consulting Group Please mail the registration form with payment to DRN Forum 2003 c/o 886 Nicolum Court North Vancouver, BC V7H 2R9 Questions? Call: 604-929-8303 or email: looking_glass@shaw.ca SURVIVOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2003 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join us in our hospitality suite at the Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites - 1763 Comox St. Vancouver - our host hotel for this event. Pick up your registration binder and meet up with fellow Forum attendees for some snacks and conversation!