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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Saanich Wednesday, May 25, 2022 12:30 PM From the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC): https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/media-newsroom/news-releases/2022/canada-supports-affordable-housing-saanich Work is underway on a new housing project that will provide 97 new rental homes for seniors in Saanich. The project is funded through a $22.3 million partnership between the federal and provincial governments, as well as Baptist Housing. […]
Inclusion BC – 2022 Conference Everybody Belongs! May 26-28, 2022, Surrey, BC Welcome to Inclusion 2022: Everybody Belongs! Our conference is BC’s premier learning event for intellectual disability, inclusion and diversity. This will mark our 44th learning event. We will be hosting the three-day event in beautiful Surrey, B.C., from May 26-28, 2022, at the […]
News release May 13, 2022, | Ottawa Ontario | Health Canada Medical assistance in dying (MAID) remains an important and deeply personal issue for many Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to a legal framework for MAID that ensures autonomy and freedom of choice for Canadians, has strong safeguards, and ensures the compassionate and […]
