by Carrie Derickson I come from a small town called West Bank First Nation. Growing up I remember a lot of issues between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. Sometimes I refer to my home community as Neverland, like in Peter Pan. I left my community when I was 25. I wanted to make my own future […]
Celebrate Diverse Abilities Welcome to the Summer 2019 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 Many Paths to Independence.” You will […]
Last call for WOW Award nominations There are just two weeks left to nominate an inclusion champion in your community for a 2019 Widening Our World (WOW) Award. CLBC’s WOW awards recognize the many ways people are making sure adults with developmental disabilities are included in their communities. Whether it is an employer, teacher, […]
The Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office (CABRO), which coordinates appointments to boards of public sector organizations, has posted an opening for a board director for Community Living BC to serve a term from one to three years (renewable). People from all regions of the province are invited to express their interest. Consideration will be […]
June 14, 2019 Dear Members and Allies of the B.C. Self Advocacy Community, We are pleased to share these important CLBC updates: Board appoints Ross Chilton as CEO CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories about “the many paths to independence” Minister releases report on Re-Imagining Community Inclusion CLBC updates its Strategic Plan Auditor General […]
A bi-monthly update with news, stories and tips Mapping a new path to inclusion and belonging “Coming together like this, to share resources and ideas, broadens horizons and connects people outside of paid services,” says Nicole Baker (pictured second from left), co-chair of the CLBC South Island Community Council, about the value of bringing families and self […]
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 […]
Posted on May 23, 2019 A long-time leader in British Columbia’s community living sector with a track record of advancing inclusion in social service agencies and on sector boards will become CLBC’s next Chief Executive Officer, starting August 12, 2019. Since 2007, Ross Chilton has served as CEO of Community Living Society, a service provider […]
Calling for Stories from Self Advocates! The CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories from self advocates for the 2019 Summer Edition of the Celebrate Diverse Abilities magazine. The theme for the next edition is: The Many Paths to INDEPENDENCE We are looking for 250 word stories about what independence looks and feels like to […]
The North Okanagan-Shuswap Community Council invited 25 self advocates, caregivers and family members from Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Armstrong and Vernon to learn how to set up and run an effective, self advocates’ group. Community Connections self advocates from Vernon shared the work they had been doing to put together a strategic plan, using a great […]
