Victoria Monday, October 29, 2018 10:00 AM When Greyhound ends its bus service on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, 83% of its routes will be covered by other private operators by year’s end, meaning British Columbians will still be able to travel safely, affordably and reliably through most of the province. In making the announcement, […]
Surrey Friday, October 26, 2018 9:45 AM Children in British Columbia with extra support needs will now have better access to inclusive child care, thanks to a three-year, $30-million investment as part of the Early Learning and Child Care agreement with the Government of Canada. “Extra support is often required to enable children with […]
Speech October 23, 2018 Parliament of Canada Ottawa, Ontario Check against delivery Accessibility for all Canadians Thank you, Mr. Chair, for this opportunity to participate in the Committee’s review of Bill C-81, an Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada. I’d like to begin by acknowledging that we meet today on traditional Algonquin territory. My name […]
Highlighting from Canadian Association for Community Living what was Tracy Latimer about 25 years ago sad part of movement . This what we don’t want see happen in our society. October 24th, 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of Tracy Latimer’s death by homicide. On this day in 1993, 12-year-old Tracy would be loaded into the cab […]
Victoria Tuesday, October 23, 2018 11:30 AM Proposed changes to the Parking Rights Tax will help TransLink fund major transit and transportation improvements to keep people and goods moving quickly, safely and affordably in Metro Vancouver. Changes to the Parking Rights Tax are part of TransLink’s Phase 2 Investment Plan and will help the […]
Victoria Monday, October 22, 2018 11:45 AM Seniors and adults living with cognitive and physical challenges will have strengthened supports to help them live independently with a significant increase in the number of adult day program spaces on Vancouver Island. As part of the Province’s investment of $75 million over the next three years […]
Inclusion BC offers advice on BC Budget 2019 priorities during annual Fall Consultation New Westminster, BC — October 15: Inclusion BC has urged the BC government to target new provincial dollars to advance inclusion for children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our advice for the province’s next fiscal budget was […]
The CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories from self-advocates for the upcoming winter 2018 edition of the Celebrate Diverse Abilities magazine. The theme for next publication is: Empowering People with Diverse Abilities- stories of Inclusion and Equality. The goal is to publish our magazine at the same time as International Day for Person’s with […]
October 17, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada “Today, October 17, marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Canada is at its best when all Canadians are treated fairly and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The Government of Canada is committed to act as a leader and a […]
October 2018 Dear B.C. Self Advocacy Community and Supporters, A warm hello from Community Living BC! In this message, you will find the following important updates: October is Community Inclusion Month CLBC Welcome Workshops launched across the province Councils help find and share welcoming places in their communities RDSP Awareness Month: Spread the word Share […]
