Selfadvocatenet.com Has just learned that Canadian govt has released the details of findings of the New National Accessibility Legislation Carla Qualtrough Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities. Has announced Official title: Accessible Canada – Creating new national accessibility legislation: What we learned from Canadians On this page Message from the Minister Why Canada […]
GATINEAU, QC, May 11, 2017 /CNW/ – The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, today issued the following statement: “As Canada’s first Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities, I believe that our country’s diversity is our strength—and when we include people with disabilities, we create a stronger Canada for everyone. It […]
Victoria Tuesday, May 9, 2017 2:00 PM While flood waters in many areas of the Central and Southwest regions of the British Columbia are currently dropping, the Province is recommending that homeowners take proactive steps to prepare for inclement weather and possible flooding. Given high water levels on B.C. lakes, streams and rivers in many […]
TransLink is implementing the first of a series of recommendations to improve its custom transit service, HandyDART, by extending the booking window by four hours. Beginning Monday, May 1, the cut-off for customers to request a next-day HandyDART trip extends from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Our customers have been asking for increased flexibility in […]
Posted on April 28, 2017 by DABC Dear Community Partner, Effective April 1, 2017 the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) has introduced a $100 monthly Alternative Hearing Assistance supplement. The supplement was implemented following a human rights complaint supported by lawyers at the BC Public Interest and Advocacy Centre (BC PIAC). The […]
The Wellness Tool Box by Kristian Shaw Kristian Shaw was on CFJC TV The midday show in Kamloops promoting The Wellness Toolbox on April 06, 2017 Wellness Toolbox classes are now on, proudly sponsored by Let’s Move Studio and Interior Wellness. It’s going pretty well. It is exciting to see a mix of people […]
Victoria Friday, April 7, 2017 2:15 PM Twenty-three of British Columbia’s top business leaders have come together to achieve one common goal – to support and encourage meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout the province. With close to one million job openings expected in B.C. over the next decade, people with disabilities – […]
Courtenay Wednesday, April 5, 2017 11:00 AM On the heels of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, the Province is announcing $100,000 to help support the Comox Valley Child Development Association renovate their facility. “The Comox Valley Child Development Association has been helping families in the Comox Valley for more than 40 years,” said […]
he Province is providing CanAssist at the University of Victoria (UVic) with $4.5 million to expand its services for seniors living with dementia, and children and youth with special needs, building on government’s ongoing efforts to ensure people can access unique technologies that help increase their independence and quality of life. Michelle Stilwell, […]
Victoria Monday, April 3, 2017 2:30 PM More than 109,000 British Columbians have found jobs with the help of the Employment Program of BC (EPBC), which marks its fifth anniversary on April 2, 2017. “The Employment Program of BC is a vital service for unemployed British Columbians when it comes to helping them […]
