Victoria Monday, January 18, 2021 9:30 AM People with developmental disabilities who are eligible for Community Living BC (CLBC) services will get support to return to the workforce and increase their digital literacy. The support comes from a $10-million investment from the Province to expand contracted employment services. “Many people with developmental disabilities are precariously […]
Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:30 AM Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, has issued the following statement in response to the Dec. 3, 2020, report from the representative for children and youth: “I would like to thank the representative for children and youth for this report, and I am especially grateful to the […]
December 2nd,2020 Key to Home: New resources to help you increase inclusive housing in your community A new video and web site called Key to Home has been launched to help individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and service providers build awareness in their local communities for more inclusive housing. The web site can be […]
Victoria Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:50 AM More than 600 new affordable rental homes are on the way for people with low- to-moderate incomes through the Building BC: Community Housing Fund. “These projects will mean new, affordable homes for a wide range of people – from seniors on fixed incomes to growing families and people […]
News release October 23, 2020 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the lives and health of all Canadians, and disproportionately affected Canadians with disabilities as they continue to face many long-standing barriers further heightened by […]
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Nanaimo Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:30 AM Seniors, people with disabilities and other people with limited incomes are moving into 85 new affordable rental homes in Nanaimo as two housing projects open in the community. “These new homes will provide much-needed safe, secure and affordable living for seniors and adults with disabilities,” said Sheila Malcolmson, […]
News release September 3, 2020 Ottawa, Ontario Accessibility Standards Canada The principle of “Nothing without us” is at the core of Accessibility Standards Canada’s mandate. Today, Accessibility Standards Canada is launching its first public consultation. It focuses on priorities for engagement, accessibility standards and research from 2020 to 2022. Objective The feedback obtained from […]
Powell River Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:00 AM Construction is underway on over 40 new affordable rental homes for families, seniors and people with disabilities in Powell River. The project is through a partnership between the Province and the Powell River Inclusive Housing Society (PRIHS). “We know that there’s a real need for more […]
August 27, 2020 In this newsletter: President’s Message Video: BC People First Matters We’re In This Together Tuesdays Youth Leadership Committee Monthly Prize Draw: #FoodForThoughtFridays Self-Advocacy Skills 101 – Tip #3 Blogpost: Representation in Media BCPF Recommends! President’s Message Hello BC People First Members, Volunteers, Community Partners, and Supporters! We have learned a […]
