Victoria Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:45 AM The Province is renewing and expanding its commitment to make B.C. parks more inclusive and accessible with the release of the BC Parks Commitment to Inclusion. The commitment comes with additional funding to upgrade park facilities to accessible standards, so that more people can experience the benefits of […]
What is this engagement about? We want to keep reducing poverty in B.C., and we want our future actions to support those who need it most. We want your ideas on how to update Together BC: B.C.’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. Whether you have ideas about how to make more progress on poverty, or suggestions about […]
March 9, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Government of Canada News release This news release deals with topics that may cause distress. If you or someone close to you needs support, we encourage you to reach out. Resources are available at canada.ca/mental-health. Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a complex and deeply personal issue. The Government […]
Welcome to the March 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. As a reminder, you can find all Updates (including past editions) posted on our website here. You can also check out CLBC’s Facebook page here and Twitter page here. If you know of anyone who would like to receive future Updates, please share the link to our […]
This is a page for BC Budget 2023 Selfadvocatenet.ca will highlight what is in this budget for people with disabilities as came out today stay tuned Helping people through challenges now Here are highlights Putting money back into people’s pockets A new income-tested renter’s tax credit will provide as much as $400 annually to rentersstarting […]
Burnaby Friday, February 17, 2023 10:15 AM People will have better access to health and safety services, recreational opportunities and social programs in their communities as Community Gaming Grants will help not-for-profit organizations buy equipment and build or renovate their facilities. “We love our communities! This capital project funding supports not-for-profit organizations that work to […]
Housing Announcement Langford Friday, February 17, 2023 11:00 AM Seniors, individuals and families, including people living with disabilities, have a place they can call home now that 130 new affordable rental and supportive homes are open in Langford and Victoria. Fifty-eight rental units are open at 2782 Spencer Rd., in partnership with the Capital Region Housing […]
Victoria Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:15 AM More people with complex needs can get improved employment supports on their path to long-term recovery, health and wellness, thanks to an $8.2-million provincial grant to the Canadian Mental Health Association of British Columbia.The Links to Employment program is for people who have multiple and persistent barriers to […]
News release Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group have collaborated to publish three new accessibility standards. Publication of these standards is another step towards contributing to a more inclusive and barrier-free Canada. The standards are: CSA/ASC B651, Accessible design for the built environment; CSA/ASC B651.2, Accessible design for self-service interactive devices including automated banking machines; […]
Posted on February 14, 2023 Community Living BC has been recognized as one of B.C.’s Top Employers in 2023. This designation recognizes the employers in British Columbia that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employees are attracted to CLBC because of the opportunity to make a difference by supporting individuals to have […]
