BeConnected acknowledges and respects the traditional and unceded territories of the Lkwungen (Songhees), Xwsepsum (Esquimalt), WSÁNEĆ (Saanich), Hul’qumi’num (Cowichan), and K’ómoks (Comox) Nations on which we provide our services and supports.

Bryan at the Seattle Car Museum and Pop Culture Museum

Jenny and Alex enjoying the spring weather!

Mary and Helen enjoying cultural exhibits at the Museum

Bernice Lorenz

Following a sudden illness, Bernice passed away surrounded by care, kindness, and familiar faces. We extend our sincere thanks to the staff—past and present—who supported her, offering comfort, presence, and compassion right to the end.

Bernice was a force, a personality, and someone who left a strong and lasting impression on everyone she met. She was an artist and enjoyed using stickers to make her art. She loved her stuffy family and dining out. 

Our heartfelt condolences go out to all who knew and cared about Bernice.

Janice was an accomplished artist, a loyal friend, and deeply loved by many. She was a determined self‑advocate, one of the original members of SABF, and a dedicated community volunteer at Rainbow Kitchen. She found great joy in painting, listening to music, and being a social butterfly—often hosting joyful gatherings in her home.

Janice passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.  

We extend our sincere sympathies to her family and to all who knew and loved her.

Phelps House

BeConnected is excited to announce the opening of Phelps House, a new home dedicated to supporting youth. This opening allows us to increase our capacity to meet the needs of youth and their families.

Self Advocates for a Brighter Future (SABF) was proud to co-host the Annual BC People First Self Advocacy Conference, Breaking Barriers: Building Belonging, held in Victoria. The conference brought self‑advocates together from across the province to strengthen self‑advocacy efforts, build belonging, and create lasting impact in our communities.

As part of the event, two SABF representatives led a round of SANGO, our self‑advocacy BINGO game!

BeConnected participated in organizing a community film screening of A Place Where I Belong at Cinecenta.

The screening was followed by a panel discussion featuring the film’s director, an actor from the documentary, and local advocates, offering multiple perspectives and meaningful conversation.



A Place Where I Belong follows six 2SLGBTQIA+ people with developmental disabilities as they confront systems that fail to recognize their full humanity. Through a radical program at risk of disappearing, they fight for visibility, love, and freedom—highlighting both the barriers they face and the power of belonging and advocacy.

We once again gathered at Tamarack House for our annual Easter party! The celebration included music, social time, pizza lunch, and a festive egg hunt!

Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at the Esquimalt Gorge Park for our annual Summer BBQ series! Open to all individuals in BeConnected's CI, SIL, and Outreach Programs. Hope to see you there!

Calling all crafters! Join us for our monthly Creators Club! Creators Club is a space to build social connections, explore creativity, and try new artistic activities together. No experience needed-just come ready to create and have fun!

Save the Date! Our annual Friends and Family Picnic in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day will be held on June 20th! All individuals, staff, and their families are welcome to attend.

Check out our monthly calendar which highlights free or low cost community events, BeConnected events, and more!

BeConnected is proud to be a part of the South Island Education Committee. Join us for our next workshop: Creating Safety, Dignity, and Support in Dementia Care for Community Living on May 15th. Spaces are limited! Register by May 8th at bit.ly/SIEC2026MAY

May is fit in fitness month at BeConnected! Employees are invited to join us in our annual step challenge!

To participate, download our Step Tracking Sheet and use your smartphone, pedometer, or the attached activity conversion chart to document how many steps you take each day. Submit your completed tracking sheet to your Coordinator or Head Office by June 8th for your chance to win a prize!

But wait! There's more! Create a team of 5 people and compete in our Team Challenge for the chance to win even more prizes! Download and complete our Team Submission Form and submit to your Coordinator or Head Office at the end of the month. (Note: Team names are required - the more creative the better!)

Help us welcome the newest members of the BeConnected team — 55 employees and contractors who’ve joined us over the past several months. We're excited to have you on board!

Aashish K.

Abdul M.

Abhinav S.

Abiola O.

Alejandra F.

Amber J.

Ashley S.

Ashley W.

Caitlin R.

Connie W.

Darwin C.

Deepu V.

Derek P.

Devon M.

Dhruv S.

Ellie S.

Gino F.

Jasmanjeet S.

Jaspreet S.

Jing Zhuo T.

Joanne P.

Jolene S.

Jordann B.

Jyothish G.

Karend D.

Kate H.

Kiranpreet K.

Krystyna A.

Kyla H.

Lareen B.

Leah W.

Lorelie I.

Manjot S.

Marilyn G.

Marsha B.

Maximus L.

Mereena S.

Millie D.

Mohamed K.

Pamela G.

Rajwinder S.

Raman D.

Rhys C.

Rome D.

Sailas V.

Samsondeen K.

Savannah M.

Sean H.

Simran S.

Sophia B.

Tessa B.

Tetiana K.

Tristan A.

Wilson A.

Yashpreet K.