By Michaela Robinson Accessibility to me means going to a job I love and being part of a team that’s inclusive of all people. I have learned it is important to speak up if you see an organization you would like to be a part of. I did and now I have a job I […]
Celebrate Diverse Abilities Welcome to the Winter 2019-20 Edition of CLBC’s “Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES” magazine.Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES is created under the guidance of the CLBC Editorial Board, which is made up of self advocates from across the province, as well as family members. The theme for this edition is “The Future is Accessible.” The stories in this […]
Victoria Friday, February 7, 2020 11:45 AM For the first time, B.C.’s children and youth in care will be recognized through a new supplement when funding is allocated to school districts next month. This change will also expand priority funding to more children with mental-health challenges and those living in low-income families. “We’ve heard loud and […]
February 7, 2020 In this newsletter: President’s Message BCPF Conference 2020: Empowering Employment Call for Board Nominations Advocacy Leadership of the Year Award Your Voice Matters Advocacy Tips BCPF Recommends! President’s Message Hello BC People First Members, Volunteers, Community Partners, and Supporters! It’s hard to believe the month of January has already come and gone but […]
February 5, 2020 Community Living BC message on death of individual receiving home sharing services Community Living BC (CLBC) staff, agencies and home sharing providers are deeply concerned by the charges announced by the Coquitlam RCMP on January 29 against a caregiver and local non-profit society. We are devastated by the death of someone receiving […]
Vancouver Thursday, February 6, 2020 8:00 AM Hi all for self advocates if interested in this news from BC Govt on employment Students, workers and employers in B.C. have a new tool to help them prepare for a career or plan for staffing with the introduction of the Good Jobs Guide. The Good Jobs Guide […]
Victoria Wednesday, February 5, 2020 1:30 PM The accessibility consultation summary report shows strong support for government to develop legislation to make B.C. more inclusive and accessible. The public consultation ran from Sept. 16 to Nov. 29, 2019. The Province heard that people support developing accessibility legislation as outlined in the Framework for Accessibility Legislation. […]
Ryan Coleman Ten years ago, I was living in a shelter and struggling with substance use. Only one thing hasn’t changed in my life – I still have hope. I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia in my mid-twenties and for many years would not accept the reality of my situation. I would hear voices and […]
February 3, 2020 Dear Inclusion BC Members and Supporters, Inclusion BC was shocked and saddened to learn the details of the tragic death of Florence Girard, a 54-year old woman with Down syndrome who died in October 2018. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Florence’s family and her friends. The circumstances which the RCMP described […]
