Written by Cathy Grant So, I went to the BCITS’s AGM and Social last week. It was a lovely event where I saw a lot of people I hadn’t seen in a while, ate some good food, and even won a door prize. So far it had been a really fun evening; that was until […]
Families helped reshape crown agency’s approach to planning for disability supports. Click here to read the story of Baksho Ghangass, a parent who will help lead a CLBC Welcome Workshop in Surrey. Bringing individuals and families together to learn from each other, providing a selection of new options to plan for adulthood and getting a […]
Victoria Tuesday, October 2, 2018 11:30 AM Babies living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare, severe and degenerative neuromuscular disease, soon will have access to Spinraza, a life-changing treatment. In line with the recommendation made by the independent Common Drug Review (CDR), starting in November, British Columbia will provide coverage for Spinraza for infants […]
Victoria Tuesday, October 2, 2018 10:35 AM British Columbia’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy, guided by legislation introduced today, will lift thousands of people out of poverty, create more opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and make it easier for people to participate in their community. The Poverty Reduction Strategy Act will define the scope […]
Selfadvocatenet.com is in support of Community Inclusion Month! 2018 This is the page for the month of October highlighting what going on in BC for Community Inclusion Month Also one to reminder people of the 19th self advocacy leadership institute that taken place October 19th to 21st in Camp Luther in Mission BC Click here […]
