By Darryl Harand (Kelowna, B.C.) For those who don’t know who I am, I am Darryl Harrand. I’ve been a self-advocate since 1994. I led the local self-advocate group in Kelowna, BC, through Pathways Abilities Society for several years. Today, I want to talk about the rights and responsibilities of a self-advocate. The rights are: […]
Victoria Friday, November 16, 2018 11:45 AM Children with special needs now have more opportunities to play independently and participate more easily in activities with family and friends, as seven unique technologies arrive at child development centres (CDCs) throughout B.C. in November 2018. CanAssist at the University of Victoria worked with the BC Association for […]
News release November 14, 2018 North Vancouver, B.C. Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility announced the expansion of the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) through funding from the Government of Canada’s Disability component of the Social Development Partnership Program. […]
By Deepi Leihl (Richmond. B.C) When I first stepped into UBC’s radio station the CiTR, in 2012 and went on a tour. I remember feeling super excited, yet scared at the same time. Let’s rewind, shall we? In September 2001, I went to Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Richmond and took courses that were […]
Kelowna Thursday, November 15, 2018 11:16 AM Low to moderate-income seniors and persons with disabilities in Kelowna now have access to a total of almost 200 new affordable rental homes. The governments of Canada, British Columbia, and the City of Kelowna are officially opening Apple Valley 2 and 3, the final phases in this […]
Burnaby Thursday, November 15, 2018 1:15 PM A new WorkBC contract that equips people with adaptive technology will open up employment opportunities for people with disabilities and help them thrive in the workplace. Delivered by the Neil Squire Society, the Assistive Technology Services program combines two existing services — Technology@Work and supports offered through […]
Posted on November 14, 2018 “Home is where our story begins…” – A Report by the Community Living BC and Inclusion BC Inclusive Housing Task Force. Inclusion BC and Community Living BC (CLBC) have today launched a collaborative three-year plan to increase inclusive housing options in British Columbia. The plan was developed by an Inclusive […]
Kamloops Wednesday, November 14, 2018 11:15 AM Seniors, people with disabilities and people living with mental-health challenges will soon have access to new affordable rental homes, following the Spirit Square redevelopment. The Province is partnering with the City of Kamloops, ASK Wellness Society, Interior Health Authority, Community Living BC and Arpa Investments to develop a […]
November 14, 2018 Inclusion BC and Community Living BC (CLBC) have today launched a collaborative three-year plan to increase inclusive housing options in British Columbia. The plan was developed by an Inclusive Housing Task Force (IHTF) created by both organizations. Adults with developmental disabilities, and their families, have told us that access to inclusive […]
By Michelle Goolief (Nelson, B.C.) I would like to tell the story of how I met my partner, Shawn. It was 25 years ago, back in 1993. We were both taking the same class at the local college. I liked him when I first saw him. He was kind of nice and a bit of a […]
