By Mark Yuen (Surrey, B.C.) In April 2017; I was hired to be a part-time front desk associate of Semiahmoo House Society. Three years before in 2014, I was a participant of the Personal Development program. During the program, I was involved in the Thursday’s Music Makers. The Staff and I put this […]
Selfadvocatenet.com Coverage of Govt of Canada Federal Budget 2019 I be getting some updates. This page will have details in it. The intention is to help narrow down what is in this budget for self advocates This first part that is good for self advocates . 1 is Making Canada Accessible and Supporting People With […]
Surrey Monday, March 18, 2019 10:45 AM British Columbia’s first poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC, outlines programs and initiatives that will help reduce overall poverty in the province by 25%, and cut child poverty in half, over the next five years. “Together, we can build a fairer province by bringing down barriers and giving […]
March 2019 Dear B.C. Self Advocacy Community and Supporters, We hope you are all having a happy and healthy start to 2019. We are pleased to share some recent CLBC updates. From Seonag: This is my last message to you before I retire on March 31. I am so grateful for the opportunity I […]
Sechelt Wednesday, March 13, 2019 2:20 PM Seniors on fixed incomes and people with disabilities will soon have rental security through a redevelopment project that will bring new, affordable homes to the community. “Communities are healthy when everyone can afford the kind of homes they need, and this is what our Community Housing Fund is […]
Prince Rupert Monday, March 11, 2019 3:00 PM The most valuable service is one rendered to our fellow humans.’ This Buddhist teaching underpins Olga Radzikh’s work with families in Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii. “When a child is first diagnosed with a special need, the family sometimes needs extra support to help them navigate […]
CLBC’s E-Newsletter | March 2019 View this email in your browser A bi monthly update with news,stories and tips My booklet, your booklet: How a mother’s storybook became a popular family tool “Working on this project has not only connected me with other people, but helped me learn more about my daughter’s hopes, dreams and […]
News release March 11, 2019 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today announced that its proposed Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR) are now published in Part I of the Canada Gazette for public review and comment. The proposed regulations consolidate the CTA’s various accessibility instruments – […]
News release March 7, 2019 Victoria, British Columbia Employment and Social Development Canada Yesterday,the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, toured Saanich Neighbourhood Place, where renovations that include a ramp, easy to-use door handles and automated door openers will ensure children and youth of all abilities can access the […]
CLBC is looking for New CEO CLBC is seeking a leader who is excited about the opportunity to work with individuals with developmental disabilities, families, service agencies and other partners to advance inclusion in communities across the province. With the retirement of current CEO Seonag Macrae on March 31, 2019, the organization’s Board of Directors […]
