Category Archives: Latest Announcements

Affordable rental homes under construction in Kamloops

Kamloops Friday, August 7, 2020 1:30 PM With the help of additional funding through the Province’s 10-year housing plan, 60 new affordable rental homes are under construction in Kamloops. The housing is a result of a partnership between the Province, the City of Kamloops and the John Howard Society of the Thompson Region (JHSTR). “Our […]

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New supports for post-secondary students this fall

Victoria Wednesday, July 15, 2020 3:45 PM Applications for StudentAid BC, along with the new non-repayable B.C. Access Grant, are now open. This up-front grant, along with new funding for students with disabilities, expanded open education resources and online support through BCcampus, will open doors for students to return to school and earn the college or […]

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Government of Canada supports initiative to help Canadians with low incomes access fresh produce

This News From Federal Govt of Canada Attention people with disabilities have  diabetes, other health issues From: Public Health Agency of Canada News release Community Food Centres Canada’s Market Greens initiative provides access to fruits and vegetables from local low-cost markets July 14, 2020              Ottawa, Ontario          Public Health Agency of Canada Maintaining a […]

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BC Special Olympics July, 2020 update Newsletter

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • Latest Newsletter • Beginning Special Olympics BC’s safe, staged Return to Sport • Virtual Torch Run for SOBC smashes fundraising and fitness goals • Fit Families & Friends goes virtual • Newmont Invitational supporters continue to make a difference for SOBC • New […]

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Emergency supports extended for vulnerable people

Victoria Monday, July 6, 2020 8:30 AM   The Province is extending federal employment insurance exemptions and the provincial temporary crisis supplement. These extensions will help ensure people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors will continue to have access to the supports they need during the pandemic. “B.C.’s response to COVID-19 has been […]

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New affordable homes open in Campbell River

Campbell River Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:45 PM People with low to moderate incomes, including those with brain injuries and their families, are moving into 27 new affordable rental homes in Campbell River. The building, named Linda’s Place, is a partnership between the Government of Canada, the Province and the Campbell River Head Injury Support […]

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Sans Covig 19 fun activities page

This Page is where you find some fun games and puzzles that will help you to take your mind off Corona Virus situation online. Self Advocates Social Distancing Activities. Chatterpack’s list of free, online, boredom-busting resources Yaymaker’s virtual art classes NASA media library Stay-at-Home Guide for Kids With FASD, from the National Organisation for Foetal […]

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Legislation modernizes how wills are signed, witnessed

Victoria Monday, June 22, 2020 1:55 PM   Government has introduced legislation to enable courts to accept electronic wills and to permit the remote witnessing of wills. The changes will benefit British Columbians who, for example, have a disability, are quarantined, live in rural or remote communities, or would have difficulty attending a lawyer’s or […]

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Statement by Minister Qualtrough on the anniversary of the Accessible Canada Act

From: Employment and Social Development Canada Statement June 21, 2020            Gatineau, Quebec            Employment and Social Development Canada The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, today issued the following statement: “On June 21, 2019, the Accessible Canada Act received Royal Assent. […]

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Hundreds of new affordable homes for Vancouver Coastal, Fraser regions

Vancouver Tuesday, June 16, 2020 9:45 AM The Government of B.C. and partners are opening or beginning construction on more than 540 new affordable rental homes for people in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser regions. “British Columbians believe that everyone should have a safe, secure and affordable place to call home in their community,” said […]

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