4 October, 2019 Hon. David Lametti, MP. Attorney General Cc: Right Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Hon. Carla Qualtrough, MP. Minister of Accessibility, Liberal Party of Canada Dear Minister Lametti, Re: Advocates Call for Disability-Rights Based Appeal of the Quebec Superior Court’s Decision in Truchon & Gladu […]
Oliver Friday, October 4, 2019 9:45 AM More than 40 new rental homes will give Oliver families, seniors and people with disabilities an affordable place to call home and help them stay in their community. “After years of neglect by the last government, many people in our province have struggled to find safe and affordable […]
Vancouver Friday, October 4, 2019 12:45 PM Hundreds of survivors of violence and/or abuse in nearly every corner of the province can now access skills training and supports crucial to their independence and healing. Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, celebrated the launch of 15 programs throughout B.C. at Kiwassa Neighbourhood House. […]
Victoria Tuesday, October 1, 2019 8:00 AM Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, has released the following statement in recognition of Registered Disability Savings Plan Awareness Month: “October is Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Awareness Month in British Columbia. More than 31,000 people with disabilities have opened an RDSP in B.C., giving […]
September 30, 2019 Dear BC Self Advocacy Community and Supporters, From Ross: It is my pleasure to send you my first update as Community Living BC’s (CLBC) new CEO. I began with CLBC on August 12, and I am thrilled to be in this new role and will be visiting individuals and self advocacy groups […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25th, 2019 TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) is distressed to have learned of the death of Alan Nichols, a British Columbia man with a disability and mental illness who died with medical assistance despite, in his family’s view, being in a state of mental health crisis. […]
Selfadvocatenet.com in support of Community Living Month here on this page we would to keep you posted on activities in. The meaning of Community Living Month is to celebrate the achievements that people with diversities have overcome in inclusion and employment in their life to fullest it is also to promote what disabilities is all […]
CLBC’s E-Newsletter | September 2019 September is Disability Employment Awareness Month in B.C. This edition of CLBC Connect shares family and employer stories and tips. The power of a paycheque “I’ve seen so many incredible changes in Francis (second from right) since he began working. He’s matured, confident, and his communication skills have drastically improved,” says […]
Congratulations to the five inclusion champions from across BC who are being recognized as this year’s Widening our World (WOW) Award winners! They hail from #SaltSpringIsland, #Kamloops, #Vernon, #Surrey and #Princeton. Read all about this year’s winners http://ow.ly/CoRM50wdPIW
Burnaby Monday, September 16, 2019 11:30 AM The Government of B.C. is asking British Columbians to help define future legislation that will make B.C. a more accessible and inclusive province. “Integrating accessibility into every area of life is central to creating livable communities including workplaces, buildings, neighbourhoods and businesses,” said Shane Simpson, Minister of Social […]
