December 2nd,2020 Key to Home: New resources to help you increase inclusive housing in your community A new video and web site called Key to Home has been launched to help individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and service providers build awareness in their local communities for more inclusive housing. The web site can be […]
Celebrate Diverse Abilities Welcome to the Summer 2020 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, as well as family members. The theme for this edition is “Stories of Hope and Connection.” The […]
Posted on May 15th,2020 Community Living BC (CLBC) welcomes John Stinson who will begin his duties as Vice President, Regional Operations on June 15, 2020. “It is a thrill to introduce John as the newest member of our Executive team,” said CLBC CEO Ross Chilton. “He comes to us from the Alberta government where he […]
The CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories from self-advocates for the 2020 Summer Edition of Celebrate Diverse Abilities. The theme for next publication is: Stories of hope and connection We are looking for 250-word stories about the creative ways people with diverse abilities have stayed hopeful and connected during the challenging times of COVID-19. […]
Attention Self Advocates Jessica Humphreys from CLBC has sent out information in case you did not receive them. Here is information about Covig updates Plain Language Questions and Answers from April 2nd Teleconference with CLBC and the Minister- https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/April-2-Individual-Family-Teleconference-Plain-Language-Summary.pdf Most recent CLBC Covid-19 Update for Individuals and Families (posted weekly on the CLBC website) […]
March 5, 2020 Dear BC Self Advocacy Community and Supporters, The new year is off to a busy start. With spring just around the corner, here are some updates about what CLBC is working on: Minimum direct funded respite rate increase Home sharing funding increase New information being collected as part of employment services Inclusive […]
CLBC’s E-Newsletter | March 2020 A bi-monthly update with news, stories and tips Striking a chord: Band puts talents on displayFor Erik, Ryan and Adam, members of the band 13th Floor, playing music together is chance to pursue a shared passion, develop their skills, and put on some rockin’ live shows.Click here to read […]
Posted on February 13, 2020 In November, Tyler Bacon of Hope spent a day with CLBC CEO Ross Chilton through the MentorAbility program and shares his experience of the day. MentorAbility Canada is a national supported employment initiative that provides an opportunity for education and awareness to be shared between employers and organizational leaders and […]
Posted on February 19, 2020 Community Living BC is increasing minimum respite rates for families from $2,800 to $3,080 per year effective April 1, 2020. This is made possible thanks to $1 million per year in new funding announced in the provincial budget on February 18, 2020. Respite funding is provided to family members who […]
Celebrate Diverse Abilities Welcome to the Winter 2019-20 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, as well as family members. The theme for this edition is “The Future is Accessible.” The stories in this […]
