This Page is our Annual Year in Review of this past year 2023
highlighting the year’s activities, stories and announcements that came in.
First January 2023
BC Govt News was Announced in January 2023
Over 60 new rental units for seniors coming to Nanaimo
Help with costs arrives for British Columbians
Operators announced for pilot family connections center’s
Home Owner Grant to help people with property taxes in 2023
Govt of Canada News was Announced in January 2023
February 2023
BC Govt News was Announced in February 2023
Grants for non-profits building strong communities
More than 130 affordable rental homes open in Langford, Victoria
B.C. helps people with complex needs through long-term recovery
B.C. throne speech outlines plans to build a stronger, more secure future
New funding supports more accessible taxis
Govt of Canada News was Announced in February 2023
February was Black History Month
CLBC news that was announced in February
CLBC named one of BC’s Top Employers for a second year
Govt of BC news that was announced in March 2023
Community social services workers ratify agreement under Shared Recovery Mandate
More youth with developmental disabilities gets help finding work
New training prepares more people to be community support workers
B.C. students set to improve cycling skills, confidence
Province improves inclusion, accessibility in B.C. parks
Then the BC Govt then asked the public if like to engage in updating the poverty reduction strategy
BC Govt wants your input Govt is updating their poverty reduction strategy
Inclusion Canada press release in March 2023
PRESS RELEASE: BUDGET 2023 – PROGRESS IN DISABILITY INCLUSION, YET SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES REMAIN
Disability Without Poverty did respond to Federal Budget
Press Release: Disability Without Poverty response to federal budget
Govt of Canada news was announced in March 2023
Federal Budget was announced in March 2023
Then Federal Govt released statement to extend on the controversial Medical Assistance in Dying law
CLBC News Got increase in Family Support funding in Budget 2023
CLBC Core individual and family support funding increases in Budget 2023
Then CLBC March Edition 2023 for Family and Individuals
March 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families.
Then San story came in March 2023
By Reid Parks
April 2023 Announcements
BC Govt News announcements in April
Housing announcements
New affordable homes for seniors, families open in Cranbrook
New affordable homes for Indigenous people in Quesnel open
Twenty-five new affordable homes open in Vernon Updated April 20, 2023
B.C. preserves affordable housing in Kamloops
Then this was changed in society act CLBC authority act updated it allowed
A person who was incapable of managing their own affairs but has since been found otherwise can now be a director.
Introduction of Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2023
Minimum wage increases to $16.75 per hour on June 1
Govt of Canada Announcement’s in April 2023
Government of Canada funds project to better understand the needs of Autistic adults in Canada
CLBC announcements
April 2023 Edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families.
May 2023 Announcements
San Story came in written by Natalie Raven in May 2023
BC Govt News announcements in May 2023
Housing announcements
More than 110 new affordable homes, child care centre coming to Pitt Meadows
New affordable rental homes open in Coquitlam
One hundred affordable homes open in Coquitlam
BC Govt ask share priorities for BC Budget 2024
People asked to share priorities for B.C.’s next budget
Minimum wage Announcement
B.C. minimum wage increases June 1 for lowest-paid workers
Services, supports expand for people with disabilities
DABC Announcement
On announcement of 375 shelter to 500 as August 2023
PWD clients: know your rights about rent increases!
Govt of Canada Announcement
Disability Inclusive Air Travel
Joint statement from ministers Alghabra and Qualtrough on disability-inclusive air travel
Selfadvocatenet was learning about Artificial Intelligence by using Chat GPT in May 2023
Learning about AI (Artificial Intelligence) using ChatGPT
Inclusion Canada announced work advancing equal access for PWD in workplace
Advancing Equal Access for People with Intellectual Disabilities in the Workplace
CLBC Announcement on ways to prepare for emergency in May 2023
Ways to prepare and stay safe as flood, fire and extreme heat season approaches
CLBC Spring 2023 Diverse Ability Magazine
Celebrate Diverse Abilities Spring 2023 Edition
June 2023 Announcements
San Story in June came in By Ashley Cox
Friendships Through Social Broadcasting During the Pandemic
San Story came in June 2023
Employment award by Marcus Iregui
Employment Award by Marcus Iregui
San Story that came in June 2023
By Stacey kohler
Federal Govt Announcement
Canada Disability Benefit got Royal Assent
Landmark Canada Disability Benefit legislation receives royal assent
Federal Govt commitment to further increase inclusion at the United Nations
Canada’s commitment to further increase disability inclusion reaffirmed at the United Nations
Press Release from Disability Without Poverty on passing of Federal Disability Benefits
Press Release: An historic move: Parliament passes law to fight disability poverty
Inclusion Canada press release on federal disability benefits royal consent
PRESS RELEASE: HERALDING CHANGE – PARLIAMENT APPROVES PIONEERING DISABILITY BENEFIT LEGISLATION
BC Govt announcements in June 2023
Housing News in June 2023
Nearly 1,500 affordable homes on the way in Burnaby
New affordable homes coming on reserve for Seabird Island Band members
New homes for seniors, families now open in Kaslo
Govt survey on Govt Services
New survey will help fill gaps in government services
CLBC update that was in June 2023
CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families June,2023 Edition
Michelle Goo’s did story Advocating for Parents with Disabilities June 2023
Michelle Goos: Advocating for Parents with Disabilities
July Announcements 2023
CLBC Announced the Board Director position for Self-Advocate was open
CLBC Board Director opening for a Self Advocate
BC Govt July News announcements 2023
Vancouver Island camp expansion will serve more children with disabilities
B.C. helps remove barriers for people with disabilities
Tax-credit lift puts more money in more people’s pockets
Housing Announcement News July 2023
New affordable homes coming to Castlegar
87 affordable rental homes open in Parksville
New affordable homes coming to Hazelton
Govt of Canada July News Announcements
Starting the engagement process to design the Canada Disability Benefit Regulations
Govt of Canada announcement research understanding deliver of Maid
Then July was Disability pride Month 2023
July is Disability Pride Month 2023
Disability Alliance BC Announcement that was in July 2023
Community Update: PWD/Income Assistance Rate Increase Table
Inclusion BC story featured Michael McLellan talking about BC Self-Advocacy Leadership Network Society posted in July 2023
Self-Advocate Feature – Michael McLellan and the BC Self Advocate Leadership Network
August Announcement’s 2023
Then bryce manager of Selfadvocatenet.com was on show called PWD and Their Allies show in August 2023
PWD Allies | Podcast disability Canada
Govt of Canada Announcement August 2023
Canadians can now view their Social Insurance Number online
Government of Canada invests in youth-driven accessibility projects
BC Govt Announcements August 2023
Housing news
New homes open for seniors, people with disabilities in Nanaimo
Thousands of new affordable homes coming for renters
Victoria seniors benefit from renovated homes
San Story that came in August 2023
Written by Miranda Orth
San Story that came in august 2023
Written by Michelle Goos
San Story that came in August 2023
Written by Kristina Bridgen
Functional Neurological Disorder
Disability Alliance BC Announcement August 2023
Self-Advocates in BC did Attend the First Self Advocacy Leadership Institute in Kelowna BC 2023August 15 to 18th.2023
Attending the 2023 Self Advocacy Leadership Institute in Kelowna BC
CLBC Announcement in August 2023
CLBC released their new plans to improve on accessibility
Community Living BC releases new plan to improve accessibility
September Announcements 2023
BC Govt housing News in September
Seventy new affordable homes coming for families, seniors in Saanich
Nidus Announcement News September 2023
Nidus Feature spotlight a champion of self determination our very own
Arlene Schouten
Spotlight on Arlene Schouten – A Champion of Self-Determination
San Story came in September 2023
By Julie Garbutt
San Story came in September 2023
By Madeleine Wieczorek
BC Govt Announcement’s September 2023
The BC Govt announced that the rates for landlords from 2% to 3.5% as of Jan 2024
Province caps annual rent increase well below inflation
October Announcement’s 2023
Inclusion Canada News announced 2023
Tracy Latimer: Now 30 Years Later
CLBC October Announcements 2023
CLBC did conduct a series of conversation on CLBC services
CLBC conducting a Series of Conversations on Community Living BC Services
22nd Annual Self Advocacy Leadership Institute
Took place on October 27th, to October 29th, 2023 at Camp Luther Retreat Center
Recap of the 22nd ANNUAL SELF ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
CLBC announced their Wow Award winners
BC Govt Announcements in October 2023
New technologies reduce employment barriers for people with disabilities
Pharma Care covers more medical devices for people with diabetes
November Announcement’s 2023
Govt of Canada Announcements 2023
Canadians invited to help design the new Canada Disability Benefit
NEADS Announcement on Fall Federal Govt Economic update 2023
Fall Federal Economic update 2023
December Announcements 2023
December 3rd was International Day for Disabilities 2023
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Dec 3rd,2023
Then was Human Rights Day on December 10th,2023
Human Rights Day Dec 10th,2023
BC Govt Announcements December 2023
Homes opening for seniors, people living with disabilities in Comox
Govt of Canada Announcements December 2023
Then end San Christmas Page 2023
Selfadvocatenet.com Christmas Page 2023
