Monthly Archives: April 2022

Victoria Friday, April 29, 2022 11:15 AM More than 7,000 B.C students will have access to new, safe and accessible playgrounds as the Province invests in the Playground Equipment Program (PEP) for the fifth year in a row to support healthy and active lifestyles.“Taking a break from the classroom and getting time outside to play […]

Kaslo Friday, April 29, 2022 12:00 PM Construction is underway on 10 new affordable rental homes in Kaslo for families with low and moderate incomes, seniors, individuals and people living with disabilities. “These homes will help address the critical need for affordable housing in Kaslo,” said Brittny Anderson, MLA for Nelson-Creston. “The project is the first-ever BC Housing-funded […]

News release April 25, 2022, Gatineau, Quebec       Employment and Social Development Canada The goal of a barrier-free Canada, one that is inclusive from the start, is at the heart of the Accessible Canada Act (Act). That is why the Government of Canada continues to implement the Act and is introducing strong measures to ensure this […]

News release April 25, 2022,  Gatineau, Quebec  Employment and Social Development Canada     Young people across Canada – particularly those facing barriers to employment – have been acutely affected by the loss of jobs caused by the pandemic. Recognizing that the energy and talent of young people is a powerful engine for our economic […]

The annual BCPF award winners were announced at the AGM on April 13th. 2022 Phil Allen BCPF President’s Award This award is chosen by the BC People First Board of Directors for someone who is a BCPF Member and has had a long-term impact on the People First movement and self-advocacy movement in BC. The […]

Victoria Thursday, April 14, 2022 9:30 AM Beginning Sept. 1, 2022, more than 750 public-sector organizations will start establishing accessibility committees, accessibility plans and public-feedback mechanisms as required under the new Accessible British Columbia Regulation. These organizations include school districts, post-secondary institutions, public libraries and local governments. “In B.C., there are more than 926,000 people with disabilities […]

Disability News Headline The caregiver is pleading guilty for failing to provide the necessities of life Tim Petruk / Castanet about 15 hours ago The disabled woman was found severely emaciated. Pamela Joe McFarlane   The husband of a Kamloops woman who was jailed this week for neglecting a disabled woman in her care says […]

News release April 13, 2022, Vancouver, British Columbia From: Employment and Social Development Canada   Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the government of Canada makes targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow our economy, and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind. Today, […]