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Education by the numbers

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Victoria Thursday, September 1, 2022, 4:35 PM Stats on education students with disabilities this below check it out The following facts provide a snapshot of British Columbia’s kindergarten to Grade 12 education system. Enrolment and schools As of the 2021-22 school year, there were 1,583 public schools and 371 independent schools in B.C. Pending final enrolment count […]

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Selfadvocatenet.com Back to School Information 2022

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selfadvocate.ca/ Back to School Information 2022 soon as get the information will be here     Back to School Safety Checklist As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It’s important to remember – and share with your children – some key tips that […]

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Fall Word Search 2022

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Provincial funding improves access to learning for VIU students

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Nanaimo Monday, August 29, 2022, 2:00 PM Vancouver Island University (VIU) is upgrading its campuses to become more inclusive and accessible. “Our post-secondary institutions are committed to making sure learning environments are accessible for all students,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “Improving accessibility will boost participation in campus activities, education and […]

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New, more accessible supports coming to B.C.’s arts, culture sector

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Victoria Monday, August 22, 2022, 2:30 PM New arts funding will increase access and remove barriers to the financing for equity-deserving arts and cultural organizations to benefit more people in B.C.’s arts sector. On Sept. 21, 2022, the BC Arts Council (BCAC) will launch its Accelerate Program, a two-year pilot initiative offering multi-year, flexible funding […]

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Province recruiting for committees to improve accessibility

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Victoria Thursday, August 18, 2022, 4:15 PM Applications are open for people who want to help develop the Province’s first two standards for accessibility in order to remove barriers that can restrict people living with disabilities from pursuing the same opportunities as those without disabilities. The two new technical committees will assist in developing the employment […]

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Changes to Disability Tax Credit Eligibility Take Effect Today

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    August 17, 2022 The eligibility requirements for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)  under mental functions and life-sustaining therapy were widened in June 2022. As of today, the application forms reflect these changes. Paper application form Digital application form The major changes to eligibility include: An expanded  list of mental functions necessary for everyday […]

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Parliamentary Secretary Adam van Koeverden announces ParticipACTION as a national recipient of the Community Sport for All Initiative

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News Release TORONTO, August 16, 2022 The Government of Canada is committed to building stronger, healthier communities across the country. The transformative power of sports plays an important role in achieving this goal. Sport builds self-esteem and leadership skills and allows people to grow and thrive—physically, emotionally and socially. To support organized sport at the […]

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Accessibility Project Grant 2022 Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility for People with Disabilities Call for Proposals

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Apply now! A total of $450,000 is available for one-time only #grants to BC-based not-for-profit organizations of between $10,000-$40,000, for projects promoting #accessibility & #inclusion. Information and application documents can be found at: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/program/access  

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Government of Canada invests in youth-driven projects to improve accessibility and disability inclusion

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News Release   August 12, 2022,       Vancouver, British Columbia        Employment and Social Development Canada   The imagination, determination, and innovation of Canada’s youth are essential to building the Canada we all want: a country that is inclusive and barrier-free for persons with disabilities. By continuing to invest in youth and working with […]

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