By Darryl Walker, Special to the Vancouver Sun March 13, 2014 For over a decade, front-line services helping the most vulnerable British Columbians — adults with developmental disabilities, youths-at-risk, women fleeing violence — have been subject to funding cutbacks. This year, we are finally turning a corner thanks to the power of collective bargaining. Virtually […]
Last month the Vancouver Sun published an article on 11 customized employment contracts managed by the Ministry of Social Development that conclude at the end of this month. This is the result of an expiring agreement between the federal and provincial governments. CLBC employment services are not impacted by this change. The change has been […]
CLBC is establishing an Editorial Board of self advocates and family members to help ensure the perspectives of the people they serve are more present in the development of CLBC communications, publications and community relations. The Editorial Board is a paid position for people who are either eligible for CLBC services, a family member […]
David Johnson is a self advocate who lives in Dawson Creek BC. David has been involved in the community living movement for many years and is currently President of BC People First – one of the province’s largest self advocate organizations. Recently David made a presentation to his local City Council on behalf of people […]
Posted on March 6, 2014 by BCCPD The University of British Columbia’s Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship is conducting research on employment services and supports for people with disabilities in BC. People with disabilities who have experience with employment programs in BC, employment support providers, and individuals who work for employment programs are all […]
Cathy Grant – Disabilities Activist Hello everyone; Thora and I have a great idea – brilliant in fact! Does anyone out there wish they had a place or opportunity to share with others (either disabled or not) their concerns, questions, ideas etc about any topic that interests you in a safe friendly atmosphere with […]
February 27, 2014 by Aaron Jai holding up some of the things they sell in the IGA I had the opportunity to meet with Jai Cairo the other day to hear about his employment experiences. Jai was excited to tell his story and was a great storyteller. I hope you enjoy his employment success story as […]
Posted: 03/06/2014 1:46 pm EST Updated: 03/06/2014 1:59 pm EST There are a lot of challenges that come with being disabled. We all have our ups and downs. And it may seem like because I have the extra burden of experiencing a disability like FSHD Muscular Dystrophy, it would be a challenge too daunting […]
By Tom Hillen Updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 11:12 pm Published: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 3:10 pm LANSING, Mich. (WOOD/AP) — The terms “mental retardation” and “mentally retarded” will be removed from state laws under legislation that has unanimously passed the state Senate and House. The bills passed Wednesday incorporate a recent recommendation from a […]
4 March 2014 SOBC – North Shore athletes and volunteers at Safeway during the 2013 campaign. Special Olympics Canada is partnering with Safeway stores in Western Canada from March 7 to 21, with the aim of supporting the world-class Special Olympics programs in communities across the country and raising awareness about Special Olympics. From March […]
