For more information go to www.alsbc.ca


Equipment Needs Initiative

The ALS Society of BC has contracted the services of Johanne Mattie, a rehabilitation engineer from the Neil Squire Society to interview people with ALS and their caregivers to find ways to improve the support they are getting from assistive technology. This work will help the ALS Society of BC better understand the equipment needs of people with ALS and work towards finding solutions that meet those needs.

So far the interviews have been very succesful and yielded lots of good ideas. Johanne is currently looking for more people to participate in interviews. Interviews are typically 60 minutes long, however this is flexible. Johanne is able to come to your home, at your convenience. If you are able to help out with this important initiative please contact Johanne at 604-453-4000 or email her at johannem@neilsquire.ca.


false solicitation

Can you please forward this email to folks on our email list. Apparently someone is calling people here saying they are a representative of ALS and wanting a donation. They ask for people's credit card #'s.

We (the Chapter or ALS BC) do not make solicitation phone calls nor send solicitation letters. If anyone calls you please do not give out any information and let us know that you were contacted.

 


MEDICAL/EMERGENCY

RESPONSE RATES

 

ACCENT INNS  would like to extend special rates to anyone requiring accommodation at any of our locations due to medical services or an emergency.  These rates would also apply to family and friends of patients, who must stay in these centers while they offer support to those in need.

 

 

July 01 –

Sept 30/06

Oct. 1/06-

Apr. 30/07

 

 

 

Accent Inn - Victoria                                

3233 Maple St.  Victoria, BC V8X 4Y9

Phone: (250) 475-7500  Fax:  (250) 475-7599

$99 s/d

$69 s/d

Accent Inn - Vancouver Airport             

10551 St. Edwards Dr. Richmond, B.C.  V6X 3L8

Phone: (604) 273-3311   Fax:  (604) 273-9522

$89 s/d

$69 s/d

Accent Inn - Vancouver Burnaby

3777 Henning Dr.  Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6N5

Phone: (604) 473-5000   Fax:  (604) 473-5095

$99 sgl

$109 dbl

$95 s/d

Accent Inn - Kelowna                                   

1140 Harvey Ave.  Kelowna, B.C.  V1Y 6E7

Phone:  (250) 862-8888   Fax:   (250) 862-8884

$99 sgl

$109 dbl

$59 sd

Accent Inn - Kamloops                                                   

1325 Columbia St. W.  Kamloops, B.C.  V2C 6P4

Phone: (250) 374-8877   Fax:  (250) 372-0507

$99 s/d

$69 s/d

                                                           

                                      Kitchen Units - $10 extra                  Suites - $30 extra

All rates are subject to availability and the applicable taxes

 

We offer the following amenities and facilities:

 

* Spacious standard rooms with queen or king size beds, complete with Beautyrest mattresses

* Complimentary upgrade to kitchen unit upon availability  (Weekly rates also available)

* Complimentary shuttle service at Burnaby location (within Burnaby)

* Complimentary Airport shuttle at Vancouver Airport location

* Complimentary in room freshly brewed coffee or tea

* Complimentary local calls and low long distance charges

* Pay Per View Movies

* Rooms with free high speed internet service available 

* Weekly Rates available

* Exercise Facilities

* 24 hour front desk service

* Specially designed rooms for the physically disabled

 

RESERVATIONS:  1-800-663-0298  (Ask for the Medical/Emergency Rate)

 

www.accentinns.com


SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS IN BC

Victoria Support Group

Meetings - 3rd Sunday of every month

Where - Capital Health Regional Building on Cook St. (1947 Cook Street)

Time - 2pm to 4pm

Everyone is Welcome

There is the odd exception to the above

For more information, people can call the Chapter Secretary at (250) 652-5570.

 

Vancouver/Richmond/Burnaby
3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 pm
Contact: Margret 604.277.2395
for location


Surrey/White Rock
3rd Thursday of the month at 1 pm
Contact: Shirley at 604.584.3098
Maple Ridge
Once a month
Contact: Connie at 604.467.2417
for date and location


Nelson/Castlegar/Salmo
Once a month Contact: Bette-Lou at
250.825.0020 for time and location
bette-lou@shaw.ca
 

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