Surrey Monday, March 18, 2019 10:45 AM British Columbia’s first poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC, outlines programs and initiatives that will help reduce overall poverty in the province by 25%, and cut child poverty in half, over the next five years. “Together, we can build a fairer province by bringing down barriers and giving […]
March 2019 Dear B.C. Self Advocacy Community and Supporters, We hope you are all having a happy and healthy start to 2019. We are pleased to share some recent CLBC updates. From Seonag: This is my last message to you before I retire on March 31. I am so grateful for the opportunity I […]
Sechelt Wednesday, March 13, 2019 2:20 PM Seniors on fixed incomes and people with disabilities will soon have rental security through a redevelopment project that will bring new, affordable homes to the community. “Communities are healthy when everyone can afford the kind of homes they need, and this is what our Community Housing Fund is […]
Prince Rupert Monday, March 11, 2019 3:00 PM The most valuable service is one rendered to our fellow humans.’ This Buddhist teaching underpins Olga Radzikh’s work with families in Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii. “When a child is first diagnosed with a special need, the family sometimes needs extra support to help them navigate […]
CLBC’s E-Newsletter | March 2019 View this email in your browser A bi monthly update with news,stories and tips My booklet, your booklet: How a mother’s storybook became a popular family tool “Working on this project has not only connected me with other people, but helped me learn more about my daughter’s hopes, dreams and […]
News release March 11, 2019 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today announced that its proposed Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR) are now published in Part I of the Canada Gazette for public review and comment. The proposed regulations consolidate the CTA’s various accessibility instruments – […]
News release March 7, 2019 Victoria, British Columbia Employment and Social Development Canada Yesterday,the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, toured Saanich Neighbourhood Place, where renovations that include a ramp, easy to-use door handles and automated door openers will ensure children and youth of all abilities can access the […]
CLBC is looking for New CEO CLBC is seeking a leader who is excited about the opportunity to work with individuals with developmental disabilities, families, service agencies and other partners to advance inclusion in communities across the province. With the retirement of current CEO Seonag Macrae on March 31, 2019, the organization’s Board of Directors […]
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is developing a service framework to better support children and youth with special needs (CYSN) and their families. The framework will guide how the ministry provides and funds CYSN programs and services ready for implementation in April 2020. We understand that the service framework cannot be […]
Prince George Thursday, February 28, 2019 1:30 PM This is for those self advocates in this region BC Bus North will be making a schedule change to Route 200 between Valemount and Prince George, to better meet the needs of the communities. Since the launch of BC Bus North, the ministry has gathered feedback from […]
