Selfadvocatenet.com coverage of Canadian Federal Budget 2018 on Tuesday Feb 27th, 2018 Watching feds on disabilities issues housing, social programs and disability act etc stay tune here live streaming feed watch proceeding as it happens results details will be posted here as i get details of what in for people with disabilities i will […]
This is good news for those children with special needs that BC Govt announcement today Expanding inclusive, alternative care options for children with special needs Vancouver Friday, February 23, 2018 3:00 PM The governments of Canada and British Columbia are making significant investments in early learning and child-care systems to improve children’s continuous development […]
CLBC messenge to service providers February 22nd, 2018 The CLBC Editorial Board, made up of individuals served by CLBC from around the province, has expressed their concern that one section of the BC Societies Act may be misinterpreted by providers and non-profit agencies, causing them to prevent self advocates from serving on their boards. The […]
For those with disabilities in these regions that use greyhound bus service be advised Victoria Wednesday, February 21, 2018 1:55 PM Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena has issued the following statement in response to the Passenger Transportation Board’s decision to allow Greyhound Canada to reduce and eliminate long-haul bus service on […]
February 21st, 2018 The provincial government has announced Budget 2018. CLBC’s operating budget for 2018/19 will be $1,015.8 million, including an additional $61 million in provincial funding. The Province has also provided direction to CLBC on key priorities in its Mandate Letter, found here. You can read CLBC’s Annual Service Plan here. “This budget demonstrates an […]
News Release From Employment and Social Development Canada February 16, 2018 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Canadians with disabilities face challenges every day that prevent them from participating fully in all aspects of our society, and our government is taking action to break down these barriers. Today, the Honourable Kirsty […]
Selfadvocatenet.com will be the place for coverage of this year B.C. Budget the B.C. NDP and the greens Budget This just in BC Govt website saying about BC Budget Budget 2018 puts people first, makes life more affordable for British Columbians Victoria Tuesday, February 20, 2018 1:40 PM […]
Vancouver, BC Thursday, February 15, 2018 Today, the BC Libraries Cooperative is very pleased to announce the receipt of $1Million to dramatically expand the impact of NNELS for readers with print disabilities! This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability Component, and will deliver the following […]
The Community Living BC (CLBC) and the BC Government Employees’ and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) scholarship fund benefits adults being served by CLBC across the province. Successful applicants can receive up to $2,500 each to attend job-related skills training, post-secondary courses or community recreation activities. You can submit an application from: February 15, 2018 to […]
Victoria Tuesday, February 13, 2018 2:14 PM Historic investments in housing and child care are at the heart of the speech from the throne, which focused on making life more affordable, creating more opportunity for people and a brighter future for British Columbia. “Making life more affordable for people is at the heart of this […]
