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November Events
Nidus has a number of in person and online events taking place throughout November. Read more about these events and register below!
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November Q&A Webinar
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
7:00 – 8:00 pm (Pacific Time)
🔵 Online Webinar
Nidus presents a free online presentation (webinar): a short presentation on the legal planning documents available under BC legislation – e.g. Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Wills – and a brief introduction to the Nidus Registry service. Then it is open to your questions. Your questions do not have to strictly relate to the presentation.
Essential Documents for Personal Planning
Thursday, November 9, 2023
1:30 – 3:00 pm (Pacific Time)
🟢 In Person Presentation at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House: 800 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
What are the essential legal documents in BC for those who want to plan for incapacity, end-of-life, and for after death? Learn how Personal Planning is different from Estate Planning. Find out how to make your documents and where to register them. Our Nidus-trained volunteer will provide an overview of Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Wills. Don’t wait for a health crisis or other emergency – plan now.
Essential Documents for Personal Planning
Monday, November 20, 2023
2:00 – 3:30 pm (Pacific Time)
🟢 In Person Presentation at South Granville Seniors Centre: 1420 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC
What are the essential legal documents in BC for those who want to plan for incapacity, end-of-life, and for after death? Learn how Personal Planning is different from Estate Planning. Find out how to make your documents and where to register them. Our Nidus-trained volunteer will provide an overview of Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Wills. Don’t wait for a health crisis or other emergency – plan now.
Webinar for Community Living Sector
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
12:00 – 1:30 pm (Pacific Time)
🔵 Online Webinar
With the support of Community Living BC (CLBC), Nidus is presenting an informative webinar focusing on Section 7 Representation Agreements and what happens after death. Hosted by Joanne Taylor and Arlene Schouten, this webinar is tailored for BC’s Community Living sector. Please note that this is the same webinar, offered twice – once on Nov. 21 and repeated on Nov. 23. These sessions will provide you with valuable insights, practical tips, and real-life experiences. All are welcome to attend — service providers, family members, persons with disabilities, and CLBC staff.
Nidus on CFIS FM Radio 93.1
1:00 – 2:00 pm (Pacific Time)
🔴 Radio Show
Dawn Hemingway hosts “Senior Moments”, a community radio show in Prince George, BC – this episode will feature Nidus, who will talk about how personal planning can improve the lives of seniors.
Webinar for Community Living Sector
Thursday, November 23, 2023
7:00 – 8:30 pm (Pacific Time)
🔵 Online Webinar
With the support of Community Living BC (CLBC), Nidus is presenting an informative webinar focusing on Section 7 Representation Agreements and what happens after death. Hosted by Joanne Taylor and Arlene Schouten, this webinar is tailored for BC’s Community Living sector.Please note that this is the same webinar, offered twice – once on Nov. 21 and repeated on Nov. 23. These sessions will provide you with valuable insights, practical tips, and real-life experiences. All are welcome to attend — service providers, family members, persons with disabilities, and CLBC staff.
Personal Planning Month
October is Personal Planning Month! Personal planning is about making arrangements for while you are alive but you may need assistance due to an illness, injury or disability.
Why is Personal Planning so important?
People are living longer lives–and disability, injury, and illness are becoming more common, and inevitable for more people. It is important to plan for these circumstances in the same way that many people are encouraged to explore disability insurance options and not just life insurance.
Personal planning covers preparation for all four areas of your life: health care, personal care, legal affairs and financial affairs.
Why shouldn’t I just keep things informal?
Personal planning does not replace informal help provided by your friends and family. Rather, by making legal documents for personal planning you can give your personal supporters the legal authority necessary to help you. The best time to do personal planning is before a crisis occurs.
Ready to take action?
- Read more about different types of personal planning tools here.
- Sign up for our Nidus Newsletter to stay updated on the latest news.
- Looking for Representation Agreement forms? Click here.
- Already have your personal planning documents in place? Learn about how the Nidus Registry helps with communication and emergency preparedness.
Featured in Perspectives Magazine
An article from Nidus is featured in the recent Perspectives Magazine. Thank you to the BC Association of Social Workers (BCASW) for including us in the Spring/Summer edition, 2023, 45(2) and for allowing us to share this article with the public.
Our article provides a comprehensive overview of Representation Agreements (RAs). It aims to address the confusion surrounding different types of RAs, who can create them, and their purpose. We believe that understanding these important legal documents is essential both for professionals like social workers and individuals seeking to plan for their future. You can read the full article by clicking here.
Federal Budget 2023 and the RDSP
The recent federal budget addressed accessibility to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) for adults with developmental disabilities. This is good news for other provinces and territories. It is not a concern for British Columbia.
In BC, adults may make a Representation Agreement under section 7 (called RA7 for short) and avoid the piecemeal and temporary solutions as seen in the federal budget 2023. There are many other benefits to the RA7 – not just access to the RDSP. Groups in other provinces see BC’s RA7 as a model.
Click for more information on the RDSP.
Looking for forms to make the RA7? Click RA Forms (scroll down to RA7All)
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