Monthly Archives: May 2022

B.C. minimum wage increases June 1 for lowest paid workers

Victoria Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 8:30 AM As of June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost as the minimum wage increases from $15.20 to $15.65 per hour, which is the highest of any province. This increase is part of a commitment made by the government in 2018 to support workers […]

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Accessible BC plan removes barriers

Victoria Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 12:15 PM The government’s new accessibility plan, AccessibleBC, outlines how provincial ministries will embed accessibility and inclusion in their work and services over the next three years. “When the government announced the Accessible B.C. Act last year, we promised that it was just the beginning of our work to make […]

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Major call for proposals launched to connect persons with disabilities with good jobs

  News release May 30, 2022, Halifax, Nova Scotia             Employment and Social Development Canada Persons with disabilities continue to face barriers in finding and keeping employment and many are unable to participate fully in Canadian society and the economy. That is why the Government of Canada is working with partners and the disability community to […]

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British Columbians invited to share 2023 budget priorities

Attention Self Advocates you can get involved in budget consultation for next year’s BC Budget a great way to have input and a say in the budget VictoriaMonday, May 30, 2022, 8:00 AM People in British Columbia are asked to share their ideas and priorities to help make life better for people, businesses and communities as […]

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Funding helps people with disabilities plan financial futures

Victoria Monday, May 30, 2022, 9:15 AM Hundreds of thousands of people living with disabilities will be supported with continued access to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). “We should all feel confident in planning for our future,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. “This investment supports organizations that work tirelessly in […]

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Communication technology supports independence, participation

Victoria Monday, May 30, 2022, 11:45 AM People with severe communication disabilities will be able to access the augmentative communication technology and professional support they need to build independence and fully participate in their communities. With $3.162 million in provincial funding, the Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) program can continue supporting people in […]

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Government of Canada hosts first annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion

  News release May 26, 2022              Gatineau, Quebec              Employment and Social Development Canada On May 29th, Canada will kick-off National AccessAbility Week (NAAW). This week is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of persons with disabilities, to lift up individuals and organizations […]

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B.C. improves inclusivity for people with developmental disabilities

Victoria Thursday, May 26, 2022 1:15 PM New provincial funding of nearly $5.3 million means more organizations can focus on creating projects that will make life better for people with developmental disabilities.The funding will support Reimagining Community Inclusion (RCI) projects in the priority areas of inclusive housing, employment, health and wellness, inclusive Indigenous services and […]

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Kamloops Speaking Up for Self-Advocacy Awareness (SUSA)

  SUSA is focused on being a team, encouraging, supporting, and standing up foreach other; to have a voice and take charge of our lives to achieve ourgoals and dreams; to be understood in all aspects of our lives and tocreate awareness and a better world Contact SUSA: email: speakupkamloops@gmail.com   To contact us please […]

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The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter June ,2022 Edition

The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. June Edition of KSA Newsletter 2022 contains in In this month’s newsletter, we have lots to share. One of our themes is nature as we celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8th. With all of the talk of climate change, […]

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