The RCD is happy to host the inaugural Empowered Wellness Virtual Conference – Restart & Renewal from June 22 to 26, 2020.

The COVID-19 Pandemic brings changes to many facets of life, and we are all impacted in different ways. We need new knowledge and motivation to guide us back to the “NEW NORMAL” through restarting and renewing.

Everyone is welcome to join any session of your interest, at your own schedule. Simply log on via Zoom at the designated time. Click on the link below to view the program rundown of each day.

Jun 22, Mon - What has changed and how will you? (Click here for useful resources)

Jun 23, Tue - Self-care does not mean Selfish! (Click here for useful resources)

Jun 24, Wed - People Skills and Social Distance

Jun 25, Thu - Virtual Enrichment (Click here for useful resources)

Jun 26, Fri - Support and Resilience for the Future (Click here for useful resources)

General Daily Program:

11 am	Daily Kickstart with Stretching and Breathing Practice
11:30 am – 12:30 pm	Morning Empowered Wellness Sessions
12:30 -1 pm	Inspiration at 12:30 - Music and Video for Motivation
1 – 2 pm	Afternoon Empowered Wellness Sessions
2 – 2:30 pm	Afternoon Renewal – Relaxation and Mindfulness Practice
	(Except Fri. Jun 26 – Conference Wrap up, for networking & connection)

 

 

Community Partners:

The RCD sincerely thanks the following community partners and individuals who support our new vision in hosting our empowered wellness pubic education series via a virtual conference.

• Accessible Media Inc.
• Amy Amantea, Artist, Performer and Radio Host, Soap Box Radio
• Arlo Technologies, Inc.
• BC Transit Police
• CNIB
• Disability Foundation
• Envision Travel, Matt Pregant & Kyle Matheson,
• Keisha Greaves, Girls Chronically Rock Fashion
• Lisa Austin, Personal Fitness and Nutrition Coach
• Miles Stratholt, Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training
• Neil Squire Society, Assistive Technology Services
• Nina G, Comedian
• Pam Audley, Personal Trainer
• Richmond Care Richmond Gives
• Stephanie Dixon, Paralympian, Health and Fitness Coach
• Tetra Society
• Tracy Lynn Morgan, Physical Therapist
• Work BC

Click here to view the entire virtual conference program.

Click here to download the conference poster.

Support Available to use Zoom

If you need support to use Zoom, or to set up your device, the RCD offers two options.

• Click here to view “How to Join Zoom Meeting”
• Join a RCD Zoom Training Session in person, in a small group setting, every Thursday in June and July. 2 sessions are available from 1-1:30 p.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. Registration is mandatory, free for everyone, all community members are welcome. Click here to view training poster for details.