This page is a recap of Selfadvocatenet.coms participation at the 4 day event Inclusion B.C. Conference Inspired by Love in Richmond B.C. Hosted by Richmond Society for Community Living Also the Disability Pride Rally Selfadvocatenet.com very own webmaster and manger Bryce Schaufelberger had workshop that hosted at inclusion bc called one click away […]
On October 23, 1986 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously that Eve, a 24-year-old woman with an intellectual disability, could not be sterilized without her consent. This landmark case, known as the Eve Decision, has had a profound impact on the global movement to fully recognize the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities. The Supreme […]
SelfAdvocatenet.Com Coverage As you all know Sept 1st 2016 BC Bus Pass changes in effect A Recap as they unfold so far that came out will be all on this page as its unfolds is the place you will be updated on reaction of B.C. Govt decision to change way BC Bus Passes are issued. […]
This is taken from Victoria Times Columnist newspaper Lindsay Kines / Times Colonist August 30, 2016 06:00 AM On Thursday, the B.C. government will start charging disability-benefit clients $52 a month for a bus pass that used to cost $45 a year. Sheenagh Morrison will get her first raise in nearly a decade Thursday and […]
According to Toronto Star Newspaper Reporting By Laurie Monsebraaten Social Justice reporter Sat., Aug. 27, 2016 Carla Qualtrough, a former Paralympian and human rights lawyer, is seeking input on the legislation. Carla Qualthrough, Ottawa’s minister responsible for Canadians with disabilities, announced a series of national discussions on the first national accessibility legislation. Carla […]
Last Updated: August 22 2016 Article by Natalie Cuthill McMillan LLP Co-authored by Gavyn Backus, Temporary Articled Student Increasing accessibility and decreasing barriers in the workplace for people with disabilities is an important issue in employment law. The government of British Columbia has implemented Accessibility 2024, an extensive public program designed to make […]
