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 […]
Vancouver Tuesday, October 15, 2019 12:45 PM The Province has reached an agreement with the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (ALL) and the Legal Services Society (LSS). ALL and LSS provide low-income British Columbians with adequate financial support to hire a lawyer to advise and represent them in criminal, refugee and child welfare hearings. This […]
Vancouver Friday, October 18, 2019 10:45 AM The Province is taking action to further increase the number of qualified health care assistants in British Columbia to continue improving care for seniors. Government, through ministries of Health and Advanced Education, Skills and Training, is providing approximately $3.64 million over the next two years to create 418 […]
Victoria Thursday, October 17, 2019 10:45 AM Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Poverty Reduction, have issued the following statement in recognition of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Oct. 17, 2019: “Today is the United Nations’ International Day for the Eradication of […]
Greetings! I want to let you know about an exciting new podcast called Accessible Democracy that just went LIVE! This episode features self-advocate leaders Alexander Magnussen and Vicki Wang, as well as UBC students Evelyn Elgie and Archana Garg. They discuss the challenges faced when participating in elections, offering personal experiences and advice for […]
Nelson Wednesday, October 16, 2019 2:15 PM A former motel site will soon make way for 47 new affordable homes for seniors, adults with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness in Nelson. “To do well in life, people need a place to call home, and we are making sure that more people in our community have […]
Victoria Thursday, October 10, 2019 7:30 AM This info to for self advocates that are struggling and mental health it can affect many people in our society and people with disabilities that we care about to get help with it Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has issued the following statement regarding World […]
Self Advocates its fire prevention week being prepared for emergency .This from the Govt of British Columbia if your interested in this information. Victoria Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10:15 AM Fire Prevention Week in B.C. runs from Oct. 6 to 12, 2019. “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practise Your Escape!” is […]
Theresa McManus/ New West Record October 7, 2019 01:05 PM A crowd – including residents, New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy, Qayqayt Chief Rhonda Larrabee, Mayor Jonathan Cote and B.C. Social Development and Poverty Reduction Minister Shane Simpson – gathered in downtown New West on Oct. 4 to help celebrate the grand opening of an affordable […]
