News release Ensuring Canadians of all abilities have safer, easier access to our public spaces and workplaces. May 30, 2019 Montreal, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, announced financial support of more than $4 million over two years through the Enabling […]
For self advocates with disabilities that are in employment good news is minimum wage going up here info below Victoria Thursday, May 30, 2019 9:30 AM B.C.’s general hourly minimum wage will increase to $13.85 from $12.65, and the minimum wage rates for liquor servers, resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders […]
This information is from Inclusion BC those who interest in this self advocates relates to your role advocacy Written By: Danielle Kelliher Date: May 29, 2019 Two resolutions were passed by the Inclusion BC federation at its Annual General Meeting on May 24, 2019. The resolutions addressed choice and funding in housing options and […]
News release May 29, 2019 Toronto, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada In celebration of Canada’s third National AccessAbility Week, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, announced several initiatives to support youth leaders in their efforts to build a more accessible Canada. Minister Qualtrough made these announcements […]
News release May 28, 2019 Gatineau, Québec Employment and Social Development Canada Video: Ready, Willing and Able Announcement 2019 The Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, today highlighted additional support under the Opportunities Fund that will help improve employment outcomes for persons with intellectual disabilities and […]
Dear Re-Imagining Community Inclusion (RCI) Partnership Table members: I am pleased to share the final RCI report that we released earlier today. This work represents our roadmap forward. It is a thoughtful, community driven approach that represents our shared goals for improved services and increased social inclusion in British Columbia. As noted in […]
WOW Awards Nominations are now open for the 2019 Widening Our World (WOW) Awards! About the Awards Inclusion takes many forms. An inclusive community is welcoming and respectful of all people. It is accessible, safe, culturally sensitive, and provides opportunity for social connection. Since 2009, CLBC has presented Widening Our World (WOW) Awards to recognize […]
News release May 27, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Canadians expect innovative, efficient and productive programs and services from an inclusive federal public service that reflects the true diversity of Canada. On the occasion of National AccessAbility Week, the Government of Canada today launched its first ever accessibility strategy for […]
Victoria Monday, May 27, 2019 12:30 PM People with disabilities will be supported in living with independence and as full participants in their communities, through $500,000 for community projects that improve accessibility. “Every day, people with disabilities overcome barriers that could otherwise impact their lives,” said Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and […]
This Product was introduced at Inclusion BC Conference in Victoria The C-Pen Reader pen scanner is major technological breakthrough for anyone learning English, Spanish or French and is a life-saver for those who suffer from reading difficulties such as dyslexia. The C-Pen Reader is a totally portable, pocket-sized device that reads text out aloud with […]
