CLBC believes individuals and their families should have as much choice and control over their services as possible. “Individual Preference” is one way CLBC is assisting and empowering individuals and their families to have a say in who provides support in their life. Honoring choice and self-determination within corporate responsibility is rare and innovative. In the corporate and even […]
For students with developmental disabilities, overcoming obstacles has been the story of their lives. Often those success stories ended when high school did, because university life was largely off limits for these students. ‘STEPS Forward’ is providing a new chapter in the lives of these BC students who can now continue their education […]
Historically, people with mental health problems have lacked a voice. Up until the 1970s, neither they nor families were involved in decision-making on mental health services, and they continued to be at risk of social exclusion and discrimination in all facets of life. In 1971 that all changed with the incorporation of the Motivation, Power […]
SASKATOON – Taylor Layton won a contest for entrepreneurs with disabilities last month and Global News caught the surprise moment on camera. Layton, 20, has Down’s syndrome and struggled to find employment in her home town of Outlook, Sask., so two years ago she started ‘Taylor’s Curbside Recycling’. For a monthly fee, she picks up […]
Released on March 19, 2014 The province is continuing its unprecedented support for people with disabilities with enhancements to programs and services. The 2014-15 Budget includes $446.2 million in funding for people with disabilities, an increase of $84.3 million over last year and more than double the funding provided in 2007-08. “The commitment we made […]
Shelley DeCoste sat down with us to share her story and the reasoning behind the Diversability campaign. Watch the video here or below:
Last month the Vancouver Sun published an article on 11 customized employment contracts managed by the Ministry of Social Development that conclude at the end of this month. This is the result of an expiring agreement between the federal and provincial governments. CLBC employment services are not impacted by this change. The change has been […]
CLBC is establishing an Editorial Board of self advocates and family members to help ensure the perspectives of the people they serve are more present in the development of CLBC communications, publications and community relations. The Editorial Board is a paid position for people who are either eligible for CLBC services, a family member […]
David Johnson is a self advocate who lives in Dawson Creek BC. David has been involved in the community living movement for many years and is currently President of BC People First – one of the province’s largest self advocate organizations. Recently David made a presentation to his local City Council on behalf of people […]
Posted on March 6, 2014 by BCCPD The University of British Columbia’s Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship is conducting research on employment services and supports for people with disabilities in BC. People with disabilities who have experience with employment programs in BC, employment support providers, and individuals who work for employment programs are all […]
