Victoria Friday, March 31, 2017 10:00 AM The Province is committing an additional $4 million to help improve technology and services for British Columbians who are without functional speech. Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) is receiving the funding, which will be used to make life easier for people with communications disabilities who depend […]
Coquitlam Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:20 AM A new building on the Riverview lands will soon provide improved mental health care services for youth and individuals with developmental disabilities and concurrent mental-health and/or substance-use disorders. Government and community partners gathered at the site today to celebrate the next step in the development process for the […]
100 Mile House Tuesday, March 28, 2017 3:00 PM Lori Fry has a sunny disposition, strong connection to her community, and is all business when it comes to reflecting on life and how technology has helped her serve others. Lori is a client of Technology@Work, a government-funded program delivered by the Neil Squire Society. The […]
News Release Communiqué Parksville Friday, March 24, 2017 10:15 AM Seniors and people with disabilities living on low-to moderate-incomes will soon have increased access to affordable housing in Parksville, with construction underway of Kingsley Manor. The redevelopment will provide 28 units of safe and secure housing and more options to those who desire independent living. […]
News Release Vancouver Friday, March 24, 2017 3:07 PM The Province is helping a non-profit society improve the affordability of their Surrey housing development by providing $75,000 per year over a 10-year period. The development is Chorus Apartments, an affordable rental housing complex for people with low to moderate incomes and people with disabilities. The […]
Posted on March 22, 2017 by DABC The excerpt below has been taken from a press release posted on the BC Provincial government’s website. Read the full press release here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017SDSI0036-000781 “The Province is investing $24 million to increase access for low-income families to fresh food, dental and hearing care for children, and to support […]
This page will highlight the budget that are in area disabilities affect us as more details what in budget for disabilities this place check back on updated daily Here is from Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) Federal Budget 2017: Positive Steps for Canadians with Disabilities – Accountabilities Needed to Ensure […]
Posted on March 21, 2017 by DABC March 2017 Community Update Disability Assistance Rate Increase and New Child Benefit Exemptions The monthly disability assistance rate for people receiving Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefits from the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) will increase by $50 beginning with the cheque that will be issued […]
Inclusion BC is a proud co-delivery partner for British Columbia for Ready, Willing and Able. Here’s an update on this innovative initiative. Zero Project highlights Canada’s ‘innovative’ RWA at 2017 Vienna conference Canada’s Ready, Willing and Able initiative was highlighted at this year’s Zero Project conference in Vienna, which focused on inclusive employment, vocational education […]
March 2017 At the end of February, the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) introduced major changes to the way that British Columbians apply for disability and income assistance. Here are the main changes as explained by the MSDSI: • People who apply for income and disability assistance are now required to register […]
