Vancouver Saturday, September 7, 2019 8:00 AM People of all ages and abilities in B.C.’s Lower Mainland will have more opportunities to get involved in fun, community-based sport programs during the coming year through the joint federal-provincial BC Sport Participation Program (BCSPP). “Sport has the power to connect people with their communities and build the […]
Victoria Wednesday, September 4, 2019 12:00 PM British Columbia’s annual allowable rent increase for 2020 has been set at 2.6%, the province’s annual rate of inflation — 2% lower than it would have been prior to the reduction government made in 2019. “Renters need secure housing they can afford,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal […]
This is updated income assistance information thought pass along news on it Rules and responsibilities This plain language booklet tells you what you need to know when you’re on welfare, including: what the ministry might ask you to do and how you might do those things, what might happen if you don’t follow the ministry’s […]
The following health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Making the First Day Easier Parents should remember that they need not wait until the first day of class to ask for help. Schools are open to address any concerns a parent or child might have, including the specific needs of a […]
Effective Approaches to Resolving School Issues for Your Child With Special Needs Note: Inclusion BC wrote this guest post for the BC Ed Access blog, a family run blog on issues relating to students with special needs and their families. It’s the beginning of October and Inclusion BC has been abuzz with calls from parents […]
CACL is seeking families to participate in a focus group on homeownership for people with developmental #disabilities. It will take place online on Tues Sept 17th from 1-2:30pm ET. If you would like to participate, please RSVP to Tara Levandier at tlevandier@cacl.ca.
Luke started his employment with London Drugs a year ago. He currently works in customer service helping people find what they are looking for and stocking the shelves with product. Having struggled in obtaining employment, he connected with the YMCA’s employment supports program. They connected him to London Drugs–which became his first job at the […]
Tyler moved to Hope, BC a few years ago and through the support of the Chilliwack Society for Community Living (CSCL), he was matched with a Vocational Counsellor who worked with him to learn more about his skills and interests to secure a job at Buy-Low Foods. When moving to a new town, finding a […]
