Victoria Monday, September 20, 2021, 2:45 PM Students in grades 4 and 5 will learn biking skills and safety awareness at participating schools in Greater Victoria and along the South Coast as the fall session of Everyone Rides Grades 4-5 gets underway. “By enabling people to cycle instead of drive, we can collectively prevent thousands […]
Posted on September 10, 2021 Amber Rainshadow, new CLBC board member, and Glimmer. Community Living BC (CLBC) welcomes Amber Rainshadow as its newest member of the Board of Directors. From Victoria, B.C., Amber has many years of experience as a self advocate with a commitment to improve support and inclusion for people who live with […]
Richmond Friday, September 10, 2021 11:00 AM More than 14,000 B.C. students will soon have access to new, safe and accessible playgrounds as the Province doubles its annual investment in the Playground Equipment Program (PEP). This increase will help schools design playgrounds that better support accessibility for all students. “We cannot underestimate the vital link […]
September 1, 2021 by DABC Disability Alliance BC (DABC) wishes to preface our statement by expressing our support with the BC Government’s efforts to fully vaccinate British Columbians over 12 years of age against COVID-19. DABC believes that everyone who can get vaccinated, should get vaccinated in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. However, […]
Langley Tuesday, August 17, 2021 9:00 AM Seniors with low to moderate incomes and people with disabilities in Langley will soon have access to more than 100 new affordable homes as construction begins on a redevelopment project in the community. “Our government is proud to work with partners like the Langley Lions Housing Society (LLHS) […]
Selfadvocatenet.com Federal Election Coverage This is the page for all election coverage Stay tuned this page will be updated daily on this page. Federal election is on September 20th,2021 point out issues that affect people with disabilities ask your candidates Party Platform that supports people with disabilities Go to Elections Canada for information for people […]
Victoria Thursday, August 5, 2021 8:30 AM British Columbians whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19, and people facing barriers to employment, can get new skills training and job opportunities through new training projects. “The global pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for British Columbians who lost their jobs or became under-employed,” said Anne Kang, Minister of […]
Posted on July 16, 2021 Dear Service Providers and Caregivers, As you are aware, fire and evacuation season has begun in our regions and we have a number of individuals and families who have been impacted, or may be impacted, in various communities. The safety and wellbeing of CLBC’s network of supported individuals, families, […]
Posted on July 22, 2021 Dr. Michael J. Prince. Community Living BC (CLBC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael J. Prince has been appointed to serve a second term as Chair of the CLBC Board of Directors from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. Dr. Prince was first appointed Board Chair from […]
Selfadvocatenet.com in memory of a disability advocate Dave Hingburger we send our condolences to dave family, friends, colleges of his. he passed away on July 18th,2021 this loving memory of his contribution to the disability community For decades, as a clinician, trainer and author Dave has been an unrelenting and tireless advocate for the rights […]
