News Release August 15, 2022, North York, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada Canadians have been living with the impacts of the pandemic for the past two and a half years, and marginalized adults have been among those most negatively impacted. Many low-income adults have struggled with poverty and social isolation. Financial empowerment services […]
News Release August 2, 2022, Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada A post-secondary education, such as a trade school, college, polytechnic or university, is essential to the future career and long-term success to which students, including students with disabilities, aspire. That is why the Government of Canada continues to improve supports under […]
Ottawa Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 2:10 PM From the Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2022/05/accessibility-standards-canada-and-the-ministry-of-attorney-general-and-responsible-for-housing-collaborate-on-accessible-building-codes-and-standards.html Accessibility Standards Canada and British Columbia’s Ministry of Attorney General and Responsible for Housing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to optimize efforts and resources dedicated to creating a barrier-free Canada. This MOU acknowledges a formal agreement to share information and […]
Posted on June 21st,2022 Community Living BC (CLBC)’s Board of Directors governs the overall way CLBC does its work. This includes responsibilities like approving CLBC’s strategic plan and making sure there is a way to know if the services and supports provided by CLBC make a difference for the people we serve. The CLBC Board […]
Posted on June 20th,2022 An independent selection committee has chosen the first Board of Directors who will create a new provincial home sharing society with the goal of enhancing sustainability. The selection committee chose eight people from the 45 who applied: Lynetta Beingessner Julya Hutton Sarb Mahli Reba R Noel Ted Nordio Brianna Otto Bernadette […]
News release June 22, 2022, Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada Building a barrier-free country is a key priority for the Government of Canada. That is why it is working closely with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to create early learning and child care system that is high quality, affordable, […]
News release June 14, 2022, Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada For the first time in two years, countries from around the world have gathered at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York City, for in-person formal meetings focused on “Building disability-inclusive and participatory societies in the COVID context and beyond.” Leading Canada’s […]
Victoria Friday, June 3, 2022 8:30 AM A range of community services for people with disabilities throughout B.C. will be expanded, thanks to a provincial grant of $3 million over three years.With the renewed funding, the BC Paraplegic Foundation will support the BC Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Community Services Network so it can continue to […]
News release June 3, 2022 Montreal, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada When everyone can participate fully in all aspects of society, our communities thrive, our economy prospers and all Canadians benefit. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to ensure accessibility and disability inclusion is prioritized in Canadian […]
Victoria Thursday, June 2, 2022, 8:30 AM Thirty sites in eight municipalities and two Indigenous communities are receiving grants through the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) to support the creation of more welcoming, inclusive places for people living with disabilities. The province provided $2.5 million for the grants, which will also be used to expand […]
