December 10, 2018 The ordeal of one boy and his family shows that British Columbia’s system of services to support children with complex needs must be overhauled, says an investigative report released today by the Representative for Children and Youth. The report details the events that led to the removal of “Charlie” from his […]
Campbell River Friday, December 7, 2018 1:45 PM People in Campbell River, including Elders, seniors and those with physical disabilities, now have access to new affordable rental homes, thanks to a partnership between the Government of British Columbia and M’akola Housing Society. “People in communities like Campbell River have been struggling to afford housing for […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2018 Historic steps in recognizing human rights of Canadians with disabilities ______________________________________________________ TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Association for Community Living applauds the Government of Canada’s announcements on December 3rd, International Day of Persons with Disabilities. They are a historic step for recognizing equality and human rights in Canada. […]
Vancouver Monday, December 3, 2018 10:45 AM Sixteen accessibility projects throughout British Columbia are benefiting from $500,000 in provincial funding that focuses on promoting greater accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities. The funding is being distributed through an accessibility project grant program administered by Disability Alliance BC (DABC). The 16 not-for-profit organizations will receive […]
Vancouver Sunday, December 2, 2018 9:00 AM Seven new members were appointed to the board of directors for Community Living BC (CLBC), the provincial Crown corporation that supports more than 21,000 people with developmental disabilities throughout B.C. Board members provide oversight and guidance in alignment with the Province’s goal to make B.C. a more accessible […]
Community Living BC’s (CLBC) CEO Seonag Macrae has announced plans to retire effective April 1, 2019. “I want to thank Seonag for her leadership for nearly five years,” said Michael Prince, Chair of CLBC’s Board of Directors. “She has without a doubt accomplished a great deal on several fronts for CLBC.” Ms. Macrae took […]
Victoria Thursday, November 22, 2018 12:30 PM The British Columbia government will invest $1.1 billion over the next 10 years to make B.C.’s social housing stock more energy efficient, less polluting and safer, while significantly reducing heating costs for residents. In making the announcement, Premier John Horgan said the major focus of the retrofit initiative […]
Victoria Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:00 AM Renters and landlords are getting more efficient service through the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB), thanks to government investments and innovations making it easier to apply for dispute resolution online and shortening wait times for both hearings and information. “As we continue to update our tenancy laws to better […]
Victoria Friday, November 16, 2018 11:45 AM Children with special needs now have more opportunities to play independently and participate more easily in activities with family and friends, as seven unique technologies arrive at child development centres (CDCs) throughout B.C. in November 2018. CanAssist at the University of Victoria worked with the BC Association for […]
News release November 14, 2018 North Vancouver, B.C. Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility announced the expansion of the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) through funding from the Government of Canada’s Disability component of the Social Development Partnership Program. […]
