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Selfadvocatenet.ca is in support of National Accessibility Week from May 28th to June 3,2023 San will highlight what has been improved regarding Accessibility for those with disabilities we find info where find good accessible info for your needs to be met First is what is National Accessibility Week National Accessibility Week is an opportunity to: celebrate the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities highlight the work
In 2019 the Government of Canada passed a new law called the Accessible Canada Act. The Accessible Canada Act’s goal is to create a country without barriers for all people – especially people with disabilities. The law applies to programs and services that the federal government controls. The law focuses on barriers in seven main areas. One of these areas is employment. Having a law is the first step to creating an
Coquitlam Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 1:45 PM Families, seniors and individuals in Coquitlam have started moving into 100 new affordable rental homes in the recently opened 55One, a 308-suite residential tower developed by Concert Properties.“When people have affordable homes in safe, inclusive neighbourhoods, they can get ahead, build good lives and give back to their communities,” said Premier David Eby. “That’s why our government is working with partners to deliver
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 7-13 – Take a moment to ensure you and your family are prepared for an emergency Posted May 11th,2023 As we move from spring into summer and temperatures rise, CLBC is reminding individuals and families about resources to help prepare for emergency situations caused by flooding, wildfires and extremely high temperatures. We want to help ensure the individuals we serve are prepared and understand who
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
Victoria Monday, May 1, 2023, 10:15 AM More people with accessibility challenges throughout the province will soon have better access to wheelchair-accessible taxis, reducing wait times and allowing them to get around their communities with ease. “Reducing the costs of maintaining wheelchair-accessible taxis will keep existing vehicles on the road in good condition and encourage more supply,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “It will also make it easier
Cranbrook Monday, April 24, 2023, 9:00 AM People with low incomes in Cranbrook now have access to 20 new affordable rental homes with the opening of Victoria Gardens. “Families and seniors in Cranbrook will benefit from more affordable housing, right in their community and close to their loved ones, schools and the services they count on,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “After decades of under-investment in housing across the
Quesnel Friday, April 21, 2023 2:45 PM Twenty-six new affordable rental homes are now open for Indigenous Elders, couples and people living with disabilities in Quesnel. The Province, through BC Housing, partnered with the Dakelh & Quesnel Community Housing Society (DQCHS) to build Stepping Stone, a three-storey building at 109 Bowron Ave. The building consists of 26 one-bedroom units, including three accessible and 14 adaptable homes. “The opening of Stepping
Vernon Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 4:00 PM Twenty-five families, seniors and people living with disabilities in Vernon are settling into new affordable rental homes with the opening of two projects completed as a result of a partnership between the Province, through BC Housing, and the Okanagan Village Housing Society.The Government of Canada also invested in the Pleasant Valley Road project through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation-British Columbia bilateral National
