Wednesday 1 May 2019

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UPCOMING EVENTS


Arthritis Talks: Nourish & Flourish
When: May 4th, 2019 | 8:30am PST
Where: Webinar
Experts in nutrition, physical activity and medical cannabis will bring current research and information about arthritis to you via your computer in the comfort of your own home.


CAOT-BC Regional Forums - We want to hear from you!
Join CAOT-BC staff Tanya Fawkes-Kirby and Sarah Charles for an update and interactive discussion on association activities, advocacy initiatives, promotion and representation events and member benefits. Bring your questions, comments and ideas.

Lunch is provided. Free for any occupational therapist to attend (public or private sector, member or non-member). Registration is required.
When: June 2019
Where: Nanaimo, Surrey, Vancouver, Kelowna (WebEx option for those unable to attend in person) 


Walk for Arthritis
When: June 1st, 2019
Where: Vancouver, Parksville, Victoria, Kamloops Kelowna
CAOT-BC needs volunteers for Vancouver and Parksville Walk for Arthritis “Ask an Expert” table! Email scharles@caot.ca for details

CAOT-BC Pediatric Practice Network Meeting
When: June 17th, 2019; 6:00-7:30pm

Where: In person (Vancouver) and webinar
Topic: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Evidence Based Treatment for Disruptive Behaviour in Young Children


Neil Squire Society Party in the Parking Lot
Where: Neil Squire Society’s Head Office, 3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby BC
When: Friday, June 21st, from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
What: Food trucks, live music, tours and cake!


OPPORTUNITIES 


Volunteer for Health Expo in Victoria BC
We are looking for one more volunteer to join CAOT-BC staff at the Pharmasave Broadmead Health Expo on May 4th from 2:30-4pm. CAOT-BC will be collaborating with Pharmasave Broadmead and the Arthritis Society to guide community members through the Arthritis Symptom Checker (an online survey) and provide education on managing daily activities with arthritis. 

Submit your application for a CAOT-BC grant
Both grants are open to all CAOT-BC members. The deadline for submission is May 31, 2019.

The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists welcomes applications from qualified individuals to serve as Editor of the third edition of its textbook Enabling Occupation.
The position is a 2.5 day per week and shall be from a start date of August 1, 2019 and an end date of July 31, 2021. 
Complete application must be received not later than April 30, 2019. Learn more

Join ECHO for Pain – BC
ECHO for Pain - BC is a free virtual learning community comprised of specialists and community health care providers (including occupational therapists) who will use didactic and case-based learning to gain improved competence in providing care for complex pain cases. Learn more


The 36th International Seating Symposium: Call for Abstracts
The ISS is returning to Vancouver for March 3-5, 2020. 
Abstract submission deadline: May 14, 2019

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