Category Archives: CLBC

How can individuals and families make a complaint to Community Living BC?

  How can individuals and families make a complaint to Community Living BC? Community Living BC is the crown corporation that funds supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities in BC.   CLBC wants to know if you are not happy with your supports and services. They also want to know if you feel […]

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CLBC Message to Self Advocates

Please check out November Messenge to Self Advocates click here   In this update, you will find information on: A Warm Welcome to CLBC Board’s New Member Editorial Board Update Self Advocate Net Web Manager Wanted New Stories on Self Advocate Net WOW! An Opportunity to Recognize Inclusive Employers New Commitment Webpage Welcome CLBC’s New […]

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CLBC Board of Directors Vacancy

CLBC’s Board of Directors will have a position available starting July 1, 2014 and they want self advocates to consider applying for the position.  The application deadline is April 30, 2014. The successful person will add to the skills and expertise of CLBC’s Board of Directors. The following skills and experience are of particular interest for […]

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Community Action Employment Plan

If opportunity doesn’t knock, then build a door.   That is exactly what is happening for the estimated 83 percent of individuals who are eligible for services through Community Living BC, and are unemployed. That door is being constructed via a three-year Community Employment Action Plan for adults with developmental disabilities who wish to work in […]

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First Anniversary of Three-Year CLBC Community Employment Action Plan

March 17, 2014                                                                                                          […]

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CLBC Employment Services Not Impacted by Ministry Changes This Month

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 […]

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CLBC Establishes Editorial Board of Self Advocates

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 […]

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