Monthly Archives: November 2014

Pacific Blue Cross: How to get it and what it covers

Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross is one of British Columbia’s largest benefits providers, and covers approximately 1.5 million British Colubmians through both employee and individual plans. The not-for-profit service organization offers health, dental, life, disability and travel insurance and benefits.   The most common coverage is health insurance. Why would you want it? As you go through […]

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Helping people with disabilities save for the future

Friday, October 17, 2014 9:15 AM   VICTORIA – As part of Accessibility 2024, Government has created a new action group to champion the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to improve the financial security of people with disabilities.The RDSP Action Group is made up of prominent and influential leaders in B.C. who have demonstrated a […]

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How I Started the Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter

Krystian Shaw

by Krystian Shaw   I wanted a job, and went to Open Door Group hoping to find one, but they couldn’t find me a good fit because my interests are so limited. They felt strongly that I should be doing something that fits my interests but I only liked things to do with the computer. I […]

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Disability Tax Credit Consultations

Disability Tax Credit Consultations As you may be aware, the Disability Tax Credit Promoter’s Restriction Act (DTCPRA), which received Royal Assent on May 29 2014, proposes to limit the fees that a promoter may charge to complete a Disability Tax Credit (DTC) request.   Starting this month, the CRA will begin in-person and online consultations […]

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CLBC Message to Self Advocates

Please check out November Messenge to Self Advocates click here   In this update, you will find information on: A Warm Welcome to CLBC Board’s New Member Editorial Board Update Self Advocate Net Web Manager Wanted New Stories on Self Advocate Net WOW! An Opportunity to Recognize Inclusive Employers New Commitment Webpage Welcome CLBC’s New […]

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The November Edition of The Kamloops Self-Advocate Newsletter 2014

The Kamloops Self-Advocate is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw.   The November Edition of The Kamloops Self-Advocate Newsletter is all about. Connections/Being Social and Remembrance Day November   Click here to read the newsletter: KSA Newsletter November 2014 e-mail version (1)   If you would like to contact the […]

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MSDSI Announces New Virtual Streamlined Approach for Income or Disability Assistance Applications for Specialized Populations

Posted on November 3, 2014 by BCCPD DABC has received the following notice from the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation: As of Monday, November 3, 2014, the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation will have a new virtual streamlined approach for Income or Disability Assistance applications for specialized populations.  The Ministry is […]

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