This is a page for BC Budget 2023 Selfadvocatenet.ca will highlight what is in this budget for people with disabilities as came out today stay tuned Helping people through challenges now Here are highlights Putting money back into people’s pockets A new income-tested renter’s tax credit will provide as much as $400 annually to rentersstarting in 2024, giving the most support to households with moderate and low incomes. ○ With
Burnaby Friday, February 17, 2023 10:15 AM People will have better access to health and safety services, recreational opportunities and social programs in their communities as Community Gaming Grants will help not-for-profit organizations buy equipment and build or renovate their facilities. “We love our communities! This capital project funding supports not-for-profit organizations that work to create vibrant and healthy communities,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “Through Community Gaming
Housing Announcement Langford Friday, February 17, 2023 11:00 AM Seniors, individuals and families, including people living with disabilities, have a place they can call home now that 130 new affordable rental and supportive homes are open in Langford and Victoria. Fifty-eight rental units are open at 2782 Spencer Rd., in partnership with the Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) and helping address a critical lack of affordable rental spaces in Langford. “We
Victoria Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:15 AM More people with complex needs can get improved employment supports on their path to long-term recovery, health and wellness, thanks to an $8.2-million provincial grant to the Canadian Mental Health Association of British Columbia.The Links to Employment program is for people who have multiple and persistent barriers to employment, such as challenges with mental or physical health, addictions and disabilities. The program provides
News release Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group have collaborated to publish three new accessibility standards. Publication of these standards is another step towards contributing to a more inclusive and barrier-free Canada. The standards are: CSA/ASC B651, Accessible design for the built environment; CSA/ASC B651.2, Accessible design for self-service interactive devices including automated banking machines; and, CSA/ASC B652, Accessible dwellings. Development of these standards draws on the expertise, knowledge, and
Posted on February 14, 2023 Community Living BC has been recognized as one of B.C.’s Top Employers in 2023. This designation recognizes the employers in British Columbia that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employees are attracted to CLBC because of the opportunity to make a difference by supporting individuals to have lives with connection in communities of belonging. CLBC was evaluated by the editors of Canada’s
Victoria Monday, February 6, 2023, 2:18 PM Lieutenant governor Janet Austin has delivered a forward-looking speech from the throne, laying out actions the provincial government will take to tackle today’s biggest challenges and build a stronger, more secure future for everyone who calls B.C. home.“Despite everything we’ve gone through over the past few years, British Columbians remain relentlessly optimistic about their province – and with good reason,” said Premier David
This good Self Advocate not going on strike Community Living Agencies have a new contract Victoria Monday, February 6, 2023, 3:45 PM The Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate. CSSEA has more than 200 member agencies categorized into three sub-sectors: Community Living Services, General Services, and Indigenous Services,
Victoria Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 11:15 AM British Columbians who use wheelchairs or have other accessibility needs will soon see more accessible taxis on the road with the launch of the Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP). People who depend on wheelchair-accessible taxis often experience longer wait times or a lack of service. The program will help offset the extra costs that taxi owner-operators face in providing wheelchair-accessible vehicles, which will
Nanaimo Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 1:10 PM From the Office of the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/over-sixty-new-rental-units-for-seniors-coming-to-nanaimo-881230626.html The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion; Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville; Sheila Malcolmson, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Nanaimo; Harwinder Sandhu, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services; and Kerry Howell, president, Woodgrove Senior Citizens Housing Society announced today $9.3 million in federal and provincial
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