Victoria Friday, June 28, 2019 12:00 PM With record-high levels of funding for more teachers and support staff, and smaller class sizes compared to two years ago, British Columbia students are getting better support in their classrooms. “An investment in education is an investment in our future, and everyone benefits when students have the best […]
Vancouver Thursday, June 27, 2019 2:35 PM Adults with severe communication disabilities will be supported in living with independence and as full participants in their communities through $9.3 million for augmentative communication technology and professional support. The Province will provide the funding over three years to Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) to update […]
Port Moody Thursday, June 27, 2019 10:30 AM Families and individuals in the Tri-Cities community will benefit from 55 new affordable rental homes as construction gets underway on redevelopment of a former church property. The new development is a partnership between the Province, Catalyst Community Developments Society, St. Andrew’s-IOCO United Church, Kinsight and Share Family & […]
Canada Day is Friday, July 1, and across the country there will be celebrations. Safely enjoy your day off by keeping in mind the following tips: Stay cool. Canada Day activities may keep you outside for the entire day. As such, it’s important to protect yourself from the sun and heat. Be sure to wear sunscreen, […]
Cranbrook Tuesday, June 25, 2019 10:30 AM Twenty new homes are on the way for families, seniors and people in need of affordable housing in Cranbrook, where the rental vacancy rate is near 1%.“These homes will help support the community’s health by providing families and seniors with safe, secure housing to grow and prosper,” said […]
News release June 21, 2019 Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada Every Canadian deserves the opportunity to participate fully in their community and workplace, and to have an equal chance at success. The Government of Canada developed the Accessible Canada Act to remove the barriers to inclusion persons with disabilities continue to face in […]
Selfadvocatenet.com Mesenge to our Sponsors and to our Supporters and to our self advocates on Canada Day This page is intended for to highlight about what is Canada Day meaning of celebrating the day. self advocates to celebrate the day how Canada is excepting to all disabilities and all cultures. Premier’s statement […]
Courtenay Wednesday, June 19, 2019 8:45 AM Renovations planned for a social housing complex in the community will offer safer, more comfortable housing for more than 100 people, as well as job opportunities for people who face employment barriers due to poverty or disability. “People living in social housing deserve safe, secure and energy efficient […]
Victoria Monday, June 17, 2019 11:15 AM It might included people with disabilities to in this Policy changes implemented to help break the cycle of poverty and build a better B.C. for vulnerable citizens will take effect July 1, 2019.Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction clients will benefit from policy changes designed to further […]
June 14, 2019 Dear Members and Allies of the B.C. Self Advocacy Community, We are pleased to share these important CLBC updates: Board appoints Ross Chilton as CEO CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories about “the many paths to independence” Minister releases report on Re-Imagining Community Inclusion CLBC updates its Strategic Plan Auditor General […]
