Victoria Thursday, February 27, 2020 1:30 PM The Province is investing $1.7 million to help communities collect and analyze data on their housing needs so governments can deliver the right kind of homes for people in B.C. The data will inform housing needs reports, which will identify community housing needs, such as affordable housing, rental […]
Victoria Wednesday, February 26, 2020 9:00 AM This for those that are interested in income statistics for people with disabilities want to know for group needing this info useful Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, has released the following statement on Statistics Canada’s release of the Canadian Income Survey 2018, which shows […]
From: Department of Justice Canada News release February 24, 2020 – Ottawa – Department of Justice Canada Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a complex and deeply personal issue. Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister […]
Posted on February 19, 2020 Community Living BC is increasing minimum respite rates for families from $2,800 to $3,080 per year effective April 1, 2020. This is made possible thanks to $1 million per year in new funding announced in the provincial budget on February 18, 2020. Respite funding is provided to family members who […]
Selfadvocatenet.com Coverage of todays BC Budget 2020 This page is highlight what in budget for people with disabilities. highlight’s Other Programs funding just enough to cover caseload pressures, such as $131 million over three years for income assistance, disability and other social supports and $121 million for Community Living B.C. Is the earning […]
From: Employment and Social Development Canada Backgrounder The Government of Canada invests significantly in apprenticeship through grants, loans, tax credits, Employment Insurance benefits during in-school training and project funding across various programs. Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness program Budget 2018 announced the Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness program to encourage Canadians—including those who face barriers, […]
Intent is to inform Self Advocates and those that interested in BC Throne Speech that was on Feb 11th,2020 in BC Leg Published Tuesday, February 11, 2020 3:32PM PST Last Updated Tuesday, February 11, 2020 4:05PM PST Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin arrives to prorogue the session before the throne speech at B.C. Legislature in Victoria, B.C., […]
Celebrate Diverse Abilities Welcome to the Winter 2019-20 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 “The Future is Accessible.” The stories in this […]
Victoria Friday, February 7, 2020 11:45 AM For the first time, B.C.’s children and youth in care will be recognized through a new supplement when funding is allocated to school districts next month. This change will also expand priority funding to more children with mental-health challenges and those living in low-income families. “We’ve heard loud and […]
February 7, 2020 In this newsletter: President’s Message BCPF Conference 2020: Empowering Employment Call for Board Nominations Advocacy Leadership of the Year Award Your Voice Matters Advocacy Tips BCPF Recommends! President’s Message Hello BC People First Members, Volunteers, Community Partners, and Supporters! It’s hard to believe the month of January has already come and gone but […]
