NEW FOR 2008

Partners in Community Navigation

The Partnership ContinuesThe Partnership Continues

Partners History

2005 CAP program 2006 – Office for Learning &Technology and

partners trained and placed 10 accessible computers in Elder’s homes

2006-2008 – Footprints to Technology & Employ-Ability 12 week pre-employment program for adults with disabilities on and off reserve; over 130 served

Community Navigator, new 2008

For Aboriginals with Disabilities on Reserve

Community Navigators - Recruit and train Aboriginal Peers and Elders to provide Peer Support

Help link Aboriginals on Reserve with community and Band services

Community Navigators – Year 1

Establish Community Advisory Committee mandate

Develop infrastructure, training and marketing materials

Train Community Navigators (3 – 5 per session)

Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee & Staff

OTDC, Karen Abramsen, Executive Director

Sandy Rodgers, Contract Manager MHSD

Laura Hockman, Executive Director VDRC

Bill King, BCANDS Audrey Baron, Coordinator,

THEO BC Linnette Farmer, PDCRS Arlene Pilgram BCPA

Greg Gabriel, Band Mgr, PIB

Greg Pyc, National Operations Manger, Neil Squire Society

Terry Terbasket, Program Coordinator, Footprints

Mindy Rollins, Program Manager, Footprints

Chad Leaman, Distance Ed. Coordinator Neil Squire Society

Year 1

Serve 20 Aboriginals with Disabilities on the Penticton Indian Band (PIB)

Liaison with community organizations and PIB’s Social Development Office

Survey results and develop best practices

Community Navigators – Year 2

Begin scaling program to engage other bands in the Okanagan area

Increase the number of Community Navigators in other communities

Serve an additional 40 Aboriginals with Disabilities throughout the Okanagan

Community Navigators – Year 3

Engage all bands in the Okanagan Nation Alliance

Ensure there are Community Navigators in all communities

Serve an additional 50 Aboriginals with Disabilities throughout the Okanagan

Tracking and Reporting

Navigator Hours & OutcomesClient Hours & OutcomesIncoming Call TrackingCommunity Advisory MinutesContact with the Community

–Who, Where, Why, What Services they provide, etc

Thank you for your time and providing opportunities to people with disabilities

Neil Squire Society & Penticton Indian Band