Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES is created under the guidance of the CLBC Editorial Board, which is made up of self advocates from across the province, as well as family members. The theme for this edition is “Pride in my Identity” and for the many authors who shared their stories, the things that make them proud are as varied […]
Prince Rupert Tuesday, July 31, 2018 2:15 PM People in Prince Rupert experiencing homelessness will have a home to call their own soon, as the Province starts construction on 36 units of supportive housing that will provide people with access to safe and secure homes with 24/7 supports.“These new homes will give people the chance […]
Victoria Monday, July 30, 2018 3:30 PM Employees in the multi-union Community Bargaining Association have ratified an agreement reached with the Health Employers’ Association of BC. This is the first agreement ratified under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation. Approximately 16,000 employees, who […]
Posted on July 27, 2018 The Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office (CABRO), which coordinates appointments to boards of public sector organizations, has posted current openings for directors on the board of Community Living BC. You can find information about this opportunity here: https://www.brainhunter.com/frontoffice/seekerViewJobDetailAction.do?sitecode=pl526&jobId=2307895&page=search&external The posting includes information about the director role and its responsibilities. […]
Victoria Thursday, July 12, 2018 3:10 PM Self Advocates attention Those that are interested a report from BC Govt what they heard about poverty in BC. In October 2017, government launched a comprehensive public engagement process to help inform B.C.’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy. Government has now released What We Heard About Poverty in B.C., […]
Selfadvocatenet.com what research on issues that reflect people with disabilities in our society going to do some topics in news try to alert you on why self advocacy is important reason this is not exceptable in our society so start with this topic below. Why is this issue Hot topic and self advocates concerns. Going […]
July 12, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2018 TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) strongly urges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, and the Government of Canada to do what is right: deny convicted murderer Robert Latimer’s recent application for a pardon. In 1993, Mr. Latimer murdered his […]
Attention Self Advocates! Do you care about people taking control of their lives? Do you think planning for the life you want is important? The Empowering Self Advocates to Take Action Co-operative is Hiring Self advocates to lead People Planning Together Workshops! Locations: Vancouver and Lower mainland, Nanaimo, Courtenay, Kelowna, Prince George More information and […]
Smithers Tuesday, July 10, 2018 1:30 PM Seniors and people with disabilities in Smithers now have access to new affordable and accessible rental homes, as a result of a partnership between the Province, the Town of Smithers and the Dik Tiy Housing Society. “More affordable, accessible housing is needed in all corners of the province,” […]
Attention self advocates with disabilities this news with greyhound Canada shutting down all in BC but one Greyhound Canada has taken the difficult decision to downsize its operations. The company has notified all proper authorities of its intention to discontinue some or all service – both passenger and freight — Effective October 31, 2018. In […]
