Monthly Archives: November 2017

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Scrolling around the research on the lived experience of having a disability to find two studies, one British and one from the US. The British study showed that 1/4 of Britons would choose to avoid conversational contact with people with disabilities and the American one showed that neurotypical people are less willing to have social […]

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DISABILITY GROUP TO CALL FOR REPEAL OF DISCRIMINATORY PROVISION IN CANADA’S IMMIGRATION ACT

For Immediate Release | November 17, 2017 The Council of Canadians With Disabilities (CCD), a national, human rights organization of persons with various disabilities that is working for a more inclusive and accessible Canada, will call for repeal of the “Excessive Demands” provisions in Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act when it appears before the […]

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PRESS RELEASE: National Housing Strategy Makes Historic Investment – 2400 New Affordable Housing Units for People with Developmental Disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2017   Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the National Housing Strategy, with a target of 2400 new affordable housing units that enable community-based independent living for people with developmental disabilities.  The Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) and People First of Canada (PFC) welcome this historic announcement. Joy Bacon, […]

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I LOVE MY LIFE

Hello!   My name is Rosemerri Stafford and I am 34 years old.  This is the story of my life….. I live on a farm in Aldergrove with my mom.  We have ducks and 2 dogs. I have a part time job working at Starbucks twice a week, which I love!!  I have made many […]

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Advancing diversity and inclusion in the BC Public Service

VICTORIA Tuesday, November 21, 2017 2:00 PM Premier John Horgan has announced a new Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan to attract, develop and retain diverse talent to the BC Public Service. “B.C. communities are strengthened by our rich diversity, and increased participation by all citizens is vital to building a strong social and economic future […]

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B.C. Poverty Reduction Strategy community meetings set to begin

Community meetings for British Columbia’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy will kick off in Victoria on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. British Columbians are invited to come and talk about how poverty can be reduced in the province. Ideas shared at the in-person community meetings will help inform the Poverty Reduction Strategy. The community meetings will run from the […]

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Message to Self Advocates Last Call for Wow Award Nominations

Last call for WOW Award nominations There is just over one week left to enter someone for the 2017 WOW (Widening our World) Awards. Nominations close November 30. It’s a great opportunity for you to help someone earn provincial recognition for inclusion. CLBC is requesting that each service provider, community agency and community council consider submitting […]

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A Message from Self Advocates in BC

November 10-12th marked the 18th annual Self Advocacy Leadership Institute held in the Fraser Valley.  35 Self advocate leaders were asked what work still needs to be done to make the world more inclusive and accessible for people with diverse abilities.  This is what they said: Social justice for all! No more bullying. Zero tolerance […]

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People with severe addiction and mental illness to get help at new centre on Riverview lands

Coquitlam Friday, November 17, 2017 11:30 AM   People struggling with complex and severe mental illness and addiction will receive the care they need in a state-of-the-art mental health and addictions centre on the Riverview lands, Premier John Horgan announced today. “People afflicted by mental illness and addiction need better support and care. We’re getting […]

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Disability Pride Event

Hi my name is Brittany Merry and I am from Grand Forks BC.  My Self-advocate group got an idea about how to celebrate Disability Pride in our community. Our idea was to create an event to show the community the talents and strengths of individuals with a disability and to take pride in what we […]

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