Category Archives: Latest Announcements

CLBC’s E-Newsletter | June 2018

Blazing a trail to support Aboriginal families and communities As she helped her son Wyatt map out the aspects of a fulfilling life in Merritt, Rona Sterling-Collins discovered that a sense of community can come from many places. Click here to read their story and learn about the work of CLBC’s Indigenous Advisory Committee. LATEST NEWS […]

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Accessibility funding gives students the tools to succeed

Vancouver Thursday, June 14, 2018 11:15 AM Students with disabilities enrolled at public post-secondary institutions will be given supports to succeed in their studies and train for a range of in-demand careers. Twenty post-secondary institutions will share in $1.5 million in provincial funding announced at Vancouver Community College (VCC), where a pilot program will train […]

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Message from CLBC CEO and Self Advocate Advisor June 2018

June 2018 Dear B.C. Self Advocacy Community and Supporters, We hope you are having a good start to the summer! We are happy to give you the following Community Living BC updates: New CLBC Board Chair – starting July 1 New CLBC Planning Process – starting this fall New CLBC website coming this summer New […]

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Government expanding coverage for insulin pumps, eliminating age restriction

                            Attention those with Disabilities this concerns  you as well those that are having  diabetes 1 and 2   Victoria Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:15 AM The provincial government is expanding insulin pump coverage, so any British Columbian requiring one to manage […]

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BC Parks unveils its first universally accessible playground

Prince George Friday, June 8, 2018 7:45 AM Accessing a northern British Columbia playground just got easier for people with disabilities, with the installation of BC Parks’ first universally accessible playground at Purden Lake Provincial Park. “I am delighted by the new opportunities this playground will provide families and citizens of all abilities visiting the […]

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$20million in savings for low-income people as Minister Bains announces $10/month internet: ACORN members say it’s a significant step but our campaign will continue

This is good news for those with disabilities as well and low income. Posted June 6, 2018 ACORN members are happy today, as the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development announced a new program offering affordable internet for low-income households. The Connecting Families program targets National Child Benefit recipients and provides […]

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Inclusion BC Executive Director announces departure

It is with sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors announces Faith Bodnar’s departure as Executive Director of Inclusion BC, effective June 30, 2018.   Since 2009, Faith has played a critical role in the growth and success of the organization, and while we will miss her, we wish her the best of luck […]

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Government adds pharmacists into primary and community care

Vancouver Tuesday, June 5, 2018 10:30 AM This might be interest to people with disabilities in  a care provider situation The Ministry of Health is adding 50 new clinical pharmacists as part of primary-care network teams around the province. These positions are being added as part of government’s new primary health-care strategy to deliver team-based […]

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Supportive housing under construction in Kelowna

Kelowna Friday, June 1, 2018 11:15 AM The Province is starting construction on 46 units of modular housing with 24/7 support services, which means people who are homeless in Kelowna will have access to secure housing before the cold weather returns. “We understand that shelter providers in Kelowna are experiencing significant pressure from high occupancy […]

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Thank you for making our 2018 conference in Kelowna a huge success!

Thank you! Thank you for attending our 2018 conference in Kelowna! It takes a community to make a successful conference and we want to give a big shout out to everyone who made Rise Up 2018 a success. Thank you to the enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers from Pathways who did everything from running a smooth registration […]

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