News release June 2, 2022, Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada is committed to the social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities. Working-age persons with disabilities in Canada are twice as likely to live in poverty as those without. That is why the Government is taking action to […]
Self-advocates and allies from across Canada gathered in Surrey for the 2022 Inclusion BC Conference: Everybody Belongs! BC Disability June 2nd, 2022 Upon entering the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, one was immediately struck by the atmosphere. Old friends reunited; new friends being introduced. There were smiles, laughs, hugs, and high fives all around […]
Victoria Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 8:30 AM As of June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost as the minimum wage increases from $15.20 to $15.65 per hour, which is the highest of any province. This increase is part of a commitment made by the government in 2018 to support workers […]
Victoria Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 12:15 PM The government’s new accessibility plan, AccessibleBC, outlines how provincial ministries will embed accessibility and inclusion in their work and services over the next three years. “When the government announced the Accessible B.C. Act last year, we promised that it was just the beginning of our work to make […]
News release May 30, 2022, Halifax, Nova Scotia Employment and Social Development Canada Persons with disabilities continue to face barriers in finding and keeping employment and many are unable to participate fully in Canadian society and the economy. That is why the Government of Canada is working with partners and the disability community to […]
Victoria Monday, May 30, 2022, 9:15 AM Hundreds of thousands of people living with disabilities will be supported with continued access to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). “We should all feel confident in planning for our future,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. “This investment supports organizations that work tirelessly in […]
Victoria Monday, May 30, 2022, 11:45 AM People with severe communication disabilities will be able to access the augmentative communication technology and professional support they need to build independence and fully participate in their communities. With $3.162 million in provincial funding, the Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) program can continue supporting people in […]
News release May 26, 2022 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada On May 29th, Canada will kick-off National AccessAbility Week (NAAW). This week is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of persons with disabilities, to lift up individuals and organizations […]
Victoria Thursday, May 26, 2022 1:15 PM New provincial funding of nearly $5.3 million means more organizations can focus on creating projects that will make life better for people with developmental disabilities.The funding will support Reimagining Community Inclusion (RCI) projects in the priority areas of inclusive housing, employment, health and wellness, inclusive Indigenous services and […]
Saanich Wednesday, May 25, 2022 12:30 PM From the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC): https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/media-newsroom/news-releases/2022/canada-supports-affordable-housing-saanich Work is underway on a new housing project that will provide 97 new rental homes for seniors in Saanich. The project is funded through a $22.3 million partnership between the federal and provincial governments, as well as Baptist Housing. […]
