News release December 3, 2019 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is launching a second phase of consultations on regulatory reform in the area of accessible transportation. These consultations will focus on: How to apply Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities […]
Victoria Tuesday, December 3, 2019 8:00 AM More than 6,300 people have shared their experiences and feedback on proposed accessibility legislation for B.C. “I thank everyone who took the time to share their views and experiences,” said Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. “We undertook public consultation with the United Nations principle […]
November 29, 2019 by DABC The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR) has sent out a letter to their clients that as of January 1, 2020 the Ministry will no longer require clients between the ages of 60 and 64 to apply for federal early Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement benefits in order […]
Special Olympics BC athletes, volunteers, and families have done a lot in recent years to improve athlete health, as have dedicated Healthy Athletes volunteers. But it won’t be possible to change the dramatically higher rates of health problems faced by individuals with intellectual disabilities without systemic changes. To that end, SOBC has initiated the Champions […]
Selfadvocatenet.com is in support of international day for persons with disabilities on Dec 3rd.2019 This page is to highlight the history of International Day for Disabilities In support of acknowledging those with disabilities that we as self advocates been advocating for our rights for many years for equality and respect. We have come along ways […]
Victoria Thursday, November 7, 2019 3:00 PM British Columbians will have a variety of arts, culture and sport programs to enjoy in their community with support through B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants. “These programs bring people together, fostering community connections through art, cultural programming and athletic activities for all ages and abilities,” said Selina Robinson, Minister […]
Calling for Stories from Self-Advocates! The CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories from self-advocates for the 2019 Winter Edition of the Celebrate Diverse Abilities magazine. The theme for the next publication will be in support of December 3rd, International Day for Person’s with a Disability: The Future is Accessible . We are looking for […]
Posted on October 31, 2019 The myCommunity BC website, which is available in desktop and mobile versions, helps people find and share inclusive, accessible places in their communities. For many people, finding a sense of belonging and connection to others in community can be challenging and often overwhelming. A new website is making that easier. […]
Victoria Friday, November 1, 2019 8:00 AM Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, has released the following statement in recognition of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month: “November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month in British Columbia. This is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Indigenous peoples with disabilities and take action […]
