Category Archives: Latest Announcements

CLBC Update December 2nd,2020

December 2nd,2020 Key to Home: New resources to help you increase inclusive housing in your community A new video and web site called Key to Home has been launched to help individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and service providers build awareness in their local communities for more inclusive housing. The web site can be […]

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Hundreds of new affordable rental homes coming to B.C.

Victoria Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:50 AM More than 600 new affordable rental homes are on the way for people with low- to-moderate incomes through the Building BC: Community Housing Fund. “These projects will mean new, affordable homes for a wide range of people – from seniors on fixed incomes to growing families and people […]

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Government of Canada extends deadline to apply for the Disability Tax Credit to receive the COVID-19 one-time payment for persons with disabilities

News release                                                    October 23, 2020              Gatineau, Quebec              Employment and Social Development Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the lives and health of all Canadians, and disproportionately affected Canadians with disabilities as they continue to face many long-standing barriers further heightened by […]

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Special Olympics BC September Newsletter Update

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • Latest Newsletter • New Car Dealers Foundation / Special Olympics BC Auction is off to the races • Latest news in Special Olympics BC’s safe, staged Return to Sport • Registration time for the 2020-21 sport season! • First-ever virtual motionball Marathon of […]

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New affordable homes opening in Nanaimo

Nanaimo Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:30 AM Seniors, people with disabilities and other people with limited incomes are moving into 85 new affordable rental homes in Nanaimo as two housing projects open in the community. “These new homes will provide much-needed safe, secure and affordable living for seniors and adults with disabilities,” said Sheila Malcolmson, […]

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Accessibility Standards Canada launches its first public consultation on priorities for engagement, accessibility standards and research

News release  September 3, 2020     Ottawa, Ontario     Accessibility Standards Canada   The principle of “Nothing without us” is at the core of Accessibility Standards Canada’s mandate. Today, Accessibility Standards Canada is launching its first public consultation. It focuses on priorities for engagement, accessibility standards and research from 2020 to 2022. Objective The feedback obtained from […]

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New affordable rental homes coming to Powell River

Powell River Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:00 AM   Construction is underway on over 40 new affordable rental homes for families, seniors and people with disabilities in Powell River. The project is through a partnership between the Province and the Powell River Inclusive Housing Society (PRIHS). “We know that there’s a real need for more […]

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BC People First The Connector Newsletter August 27,2020

August 27, 2020 In this newsletter: President’s Message Video: BC People First Matters We’re In This Together Tuesdays Youth Leadership Committee Monthly Prize Draw: #FoodForThoughtFridays Self-Advocacy Skills 101 – Tip #3 Blogpost: Representation in Media BCPF Recommends!     President’s Message Hello BC People First Members, Volunteers, Community Partners, and Supporters! We have learned a […]

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Special Olympics BC Aug 18th,2020 Newsletter

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • Latest Newsletter • Next steps in Special Olympics BC’s safe, staged Return to Sport • Sobeys supports Special Olympics athletes with $1M donation and nutrition education • Congratulations to our inspiring provincial award winners • New Car Dealers Foundation / Special Olympics BC […]

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Welcome to the Summer 2020 Edition of CLBC’s “Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES” magazine.

Celebrate Diverse Abilities Welcome to the Summer 2020 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 “Stories of Hope and Connection.” The […]

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