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, […]
Selfadvocatenet.com in support of world health day 2022 on April 7th What we need to do is stay healthy eat proper food clean the environment around us and to people with disabilities needs are important diseases like covid 19 has changed our world get out walk, bike and play sports and stay active. The theme […]
News release April 4, 2022 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Through the implementation of the Accessible Canada Act, the Government of Canada continues to make important progress toward creating a barrier-free Canada, where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive and […]
Written By: Lyndon Brown Understanding is worth more than money can buy. When our feelings are within and we are non-verbal, we are often misunderstood and are immensely frustrated. As one without a voice, assumptions are often made about my thoughts and feelings. As society embraces technology, perhaps we will become better understood through […]
Victoria Thursday, March 31, 2022, 12:53 PM Services to help children and youth with support needs and their families are being boosted through $7 million in grant funding to community-based service providers and advocacy organizations. “Community service providers are essential partners in government’s work to make services for children and youth with support needs more […]
