News release June 28, 2024 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Persons with disabilities face significant barriers to financial security, making it hard to cover the costs of today, or save for the expenses of tomorrow. To assist with financial pressures, the Canada Disability Benefit will provide a social safety net between […]
Self Advocates this news now can get federal dental plan as of today June 27th but need to have a DTC Credit in order to get dental plan News release June 27, 2024 | Mississauga, Ontario | Government of Canada From: Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion […]
Welcome to the Summer 2024 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. The theme for this edition is “Self-Advocacy Leadership” and it features self-advocates from across B.C. sharing their stories and insights about leadership […]
June Edition 2024 Welcome to the June 2024 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. This Update will be taking a break during the summer months and will resume again in September as we move into the fall season. We hope the Update continues to be a helpful source of information, resources and uplifting stories. […]
By: Karen Colville My name is Karen and I am an independent self- advocate and visual artist in Vancouver, BC. I live with chronic health challenges that left me as a disabled adult. My Canadian nature art was selected along with other Canadian Artists living with a disability, for the CASE National Annual Supported […]
By Kashif Nasir My name is Kashif. I live with my mom, however, I have more family members and we all are very close. I am nonverbal and I love communicating through the use of a few words. I can speak and I can definitely use my expressions to let people know what I […]
Sidney Wednesday, June 19, 2024 11:10 AM From Town of Sidney: https://www.sidney.ca/news/new-neighbourhood-playground-with-accessible-features-now-open-at-philip-brethour-park/ The Town of Sidney is pleased to announce the completion of a new neighbourhood playground at Philip Brethour Park in West Sidney. The playground includes a play structure for school-aged children and another for toddlers and pre-school aged children. Reflecting guidance from the Saanich […]
News release Starting June 27, Canadian Dental Care Plan applications open to children under 18 and persons with disabilities June 18, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Budget 2024 is strengthening Canada’s social safety net by improving access to dental care so that every generation can have a fair shot […]
Surrey Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:15 AM Seniors, families and adults living with disabilities in Surrey will soon get access to 91 more units of affordable rental housing as construction begins on Harmony Apartments. “Surrey is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, and that’s why our government is making historic levels of investments in […]
selfadvocate.ca/ Recipe for the month of June 2024 Fire up the grill, and pair grilled chicken with our Cheddar broccoli and vegetable rice. Submitted by Knorr Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Spread, melted 4 teaspoons […]
