Burnaby Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:30 AM Twenty-five new affordable homes are on the way for families, seniors and people with disabilities in Burnaby, with construction underway on a new housing project in the community. “These homes will give families, seniors and people with disabilities a safe and secure place they can afford – something that everyone […]
News release June 30, 2021 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Quality, dependable jobs are a driver of a strong economy. Canada’s prosperity and stability depend on every Canadian having a fair chance to succeed. Yet, some Canadians find themselves working part-time, temporary or low-wage jobs—sometimes more than one—in order to support themselves and […]
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News release June 22, 2021, Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Canadians with disabilities are twice as likely to live in poverty than those without disabilities, a situation that has been made even worse by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. By addressing the longstanding inequities that lead […]
June 18, 2021 by DABC The Accessible British Columbia Act has received Royal Assent and is now law. While during the Bill passing process, DABC made it well known our concerns and disappointment over the ABCA’s shortcomings, at this time, we are aiming our advocacy sights on ensuring that the regulations and standards to be developed under the […]
Date: June 15, 2021 This audit examined whether Community Living BC (CLBC) had implemented a monitoring framework to ensure home sharing providers met the following contract requirements in 2018–19: aligning service delivery to further quality-of-life outcomes for people in care complying with contracted standards and service requirements Go to office of Auditor General of British Columbia […]
Victoria Friday, June 11, 2021 10:15 AM British Columbians living with diabetes will now have the Dexcom G6, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that provides regular updates on blood glucose levels throughout the day, covered through BC PharmaCare. “Thousands of British Columbians will benefit from coverage of continuous glucose monitors, which will allow patients to […]
Sooke Friday, June 11, 2021 8:30 AM Construction is underway on a new affordable rental housing project that will provide 170 homes for a wide range of people with varying incomes in Sooke. “Our government is committed to making life more affordable and building a strong recovery for everyone in B.C.,” said Premier John Horgan, MLA for […]
Victoria Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 11:30 AM The Province, through BC Housing, has partnered with the SAFERhome Standards Society to create a new certification program that will improve liveability and accessibility in existing and future public-housing buildings. “Everyone, regardless of their age, size, ability or mobility, should be able to live comfortably in their homes, […]
Victoria Tuesday, June 1, 2021 1:30 PM Employers in British Columbia are receiving support to create inclusive work environments for people with disabilities through a $4.8-million grant from the Province. “Many people with disabilities are interested in securing a good job but have experienced additional barriers due to the pandemic,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of […]
