BC Brain Wellness Program 

New Website and Registration System

Our new website and registration system launched last week, and we are aware that many of you have encountered difficulties; we sincerely apologize for your frustration. Our IT team is currently working through website and registration system issues at this time; we will do our best to support you while we fix these interface errors.
 
Highlights
 
1. Our new registration system is entirely separate from our previous registration system. The new system is on a platform called Omnify. A new account will have to be created to register for our classes. If you don’t already have an account, Omnify will prompt you to input information, and you will need to create a new password.
 
2. If you have already been involved with the program in the past and have taken exercise classes, you do not need to register for a Safety Screening, unless your condition has changed.
 
3. We are aware that there are issues with viewing the website and accessing the registration system from mobile phones. We are actively working on resolving these issues. In the meantime, if you are having difficulties, please contact us at 604-827-4386, and a staff member can help you register. If you cannot get through, please leave a voicemail, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
 
4. Our instructional video has been moved to YouTube, and you can access it here: https://youtu.be/OZi_WStjk7c
 
5. We are reaching capacity for several of our classes. We strongly encourage you to sign up for the waitlist for any classes you cannot get into. Spaces frequently become available. If a space becomes available, you will receive an email notifying you that a space has become available, and you will need to register for the class. We are using this waitlist data to grow our program and inform decisions for future class offerings.
 
We appreciate your feedback and patience as we strive for excellence in delivering the classes you have come to enjoy.
 
We look forward to seeing you all next week!

The Participant Advisory Committee: Introduction and call out for new applications!

The Participant Advisory Committee (PAC) is a select group of Brain Wellness Program (BWP) participants who are helping improve the program  - from BWP program delivery, class content, fundraising, research seminar topics, to website design. The PAC was created to provide a participant perspective towards a comprehensive and integrated approach to brain wellness. The PAC meets once a month on Zoom to discuss a variety of BWP initiatives and programs, with feedback being sent directly back to the BWP team.

The PAC is composed of a diverse range of participants and includes people living with chronic brain conditions, healthy agers and caregivers who participate in the BWP. The valuable first-hand feedback the PAC provides to the BWP is used to inform participant-driven change. Check out the current PAC on our website by clicking here. We have had a wonderful year with the 2021-2022 PAC group, and are calling out for new applicants to fill positions on the 2022-2023 PAC!
 
To apply to be part of the PAC for the 2022-2023 term, please fill out the application linked below. We strongly encourage a wide range of applicants from all ages, backgrounds, and health states. No experience is needed.
 
The deadline to apply is September 9th. Select applicants will be invited to an online interview via Zoom, and applicants will be notified of the status of their application by September 19th. We hope you consider applying and look forward to reviewing applications!