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Posted July 31st,2023 As of January 1, 2024, there will be one director position open on the CLBC Board of Directors for a person who is eligible for support from CLBC. The CLBC Board governs the overall way CLBC does its work. This includes responsibilities like approving CLBC’s strategic plan and making sure there is a way to know if the services and supports provided by CLBC make a difference
June 2023 edition Welcome to the June 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. This Update will be taking a break during the summer months and will resume again as we move into the fall season. We hope the Update continues to be a helpful source of information, resources and uplifting stories. We wish you and your families a safe and happy summer and hope you have many opportunities to
Welcome to the Spring 2023 Edition of CLBC’s “Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES” magazine. Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES is created under the guidance of the CLBC Editorial Board, which is made up of self-advocates from across the province, as well as family members. The theme for this edition is “Mental Wellness” and features self-advocates from across B.C. sharing their stories and insights about the many ways they support their own mental well-being. This
Posted May 3rd,2023 The government has made changes to the law that governs Community Living BC (CLBC) to ensure its Board of Directors will continue to include people it serves and be guided by an Indigenous Advisory Committee. The formal inclusion of an Indigenous Advisory Committee into the Community Living Authority Act (CLAA) is an enduring change made as part of CLBC’s plan for Reconciliation. “We want the people served
April 6th,2023 Welcome to the April 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. As a reminder, you can find all Updates (including past editions) posted on our website here. You can also check out CLBC’s Facebook page here and Twitter page here. If you know of anyone who would like to receive future Updates, please share the link to our sign up page with them. If you have a specific question, or feedback about this
Community Living BC (CLBC) is pleased with the commitment made to people with developmental disabilities and their families in the B.C. government’s 2023 budget. Budget 2023 will allow CLBC to maintain existing services, provide new services for transitioning youth, and increase core individual and family supports. CLBC will have a budget of $1.45 billion in 2023/24 to serve 28,000 eligible individuals. Budget 2023 includes $3.1 million for CLBC to
Welcome to the March 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. As a reminder, you can find all Updates (including past editions) posted on our website here. You can also check out CLBC’s Facebook page here and Twitter page here. If you know of anyone who would like to receive future Updates, please share the link to our sign up page with them. If you have a specific question, or feedback about this update,
Hello Self Advocacy Community and Supporters! Community Living BC (CLBC) is inviting individuals and families and those who support them, as well as CLBC staff who have a disability, to complete this survey so we can learn more about removing barriers at CLBC. This 15-minute survey asks questions about barriers that people with disabilities may face when: getting information from CLBC, visiting CLBC offices, talking with CLBC staff, and working at
Community Living BC (CLBC) delivers supports and services to eligible adults with developmental disabilities and their families across British Columbia. You can also learn all about CLBC by clicking here to visit their website. CLBC’s CEO Ross Chilton and Self Advocate Advisor Jessica Humphrey send out regular email messages to self advocates across BC to keep us updated on recent news. You can click here to subscribe to their mailing
December 9th,2022 Welcome to the December 2022 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. As a reminder, you can find all Updates (including past editions) posted on our website here. You can also check out CLBC’s Facebook page here and Twitter page here. If you know of anyone who would like to receive future Updates, please share the link to our sign up page with them. If you have a specific question, or feedback about this