From: Employment and Social Development Canada Statement May 17, 2018 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Global Accessibility Awareness Day aims to recognize the importance of digital access and inclusion for people with different disabilities. On this 7th Global Accessibility Awareness Day, let’s ask ourselves what our lives would be like if […]
May 17, 2018 – – Inclusive Education FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2018 Toronto, ON – Inclusion BC has issued a report titled, Stop Hurting Kids II: Restraint & Seclusion in BC Schools. Inclusion BC is calling for immediate provincial action to protect students with a disability from abuse as a result of the systemic […]
New Westminster, BC, May 16, 2018: Based on disturbing findings in a new report that found continuing and systemic use of restraint and seclusion in schools, Inclusion BC is calling for immediate provincial action to protect students with special needs from abuse. The report, Stop Hurting Kids II: Restraint & Seclusion […]
We need your support to bring the Standard to the attention of Parliamentarians. The Vulnerable Persons Standard contains a series of safeguards that will help to ensure that Canadians requesting assistance from physicians to end their life can do so without jeopardizing the lives of vulnerable persons who may be subject to coercion and abuse. […]
From: Employment and Social Development Canada News release Government of Canada funds work experience for local students May 14, 2018 Lower Mainland, British Columbia Employment and Social Development Canada A strong middle class and a growing economy depend on young Canadians getting the skills and work experience they need to succeed. That’s […]
Community Living BC (CLBC) is preparing to offer Welcome Workshops that give people who are new to CLBC information about choices and supports in adulthood and how CLBC works. CLBC has learned Welcome Workshops work best if they are presented by a team of one CLBC staff, one individual and one family member who […]
Calling for Stories from Self-Advocates! The CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories from self-advocates for the upcoming summer edition of the Celebrate Diverse Abilities magazine. The theme for next publication is Pride in My Identity. We are looking for 250 word stories about how you self-identify and what makes you proud to be you. […]
Vancouver Saturday, May 5, 2018 12:15 PM British Columbians will now find it easier to “Get Good and Ready” in the event of an emergency, with the new Partners in Preparedness Program. “The new Partners in Preparedness Program brings emergency preparedness front and centre, making it easier for British Columbians to purchase the supplies they […]
Vancouver Thursday, May 3, 2018 1:45 PM Filing taxes will be easier for hundreds more people receiving provincial disability benefits with the expansion of Disability Alliance BC’s Tax AID program. Tax AID DABC provides free, individual help with tax returns year-round. A number of provincial and federal tax credits can be claimed retroactively. Building on work to […]
Selfadvocatenet.com in support of Mental Health Week. May 7, 2018 to May 13, 2018 We will be highlighting throughout week about mental health why is it important to look after your self factors that can cause mental issues as we age this could happen to people with disabilities others […]
