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Nanaimo Monday, August 29, 2022, 2:00 PM Vancouver Island University (VIU) is upgrading its campuses to become more inclusive and accessible. “Our post-secondary institutions are committed to making sure learning environments are accessible for all students,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “Improving accessibility will boost participation in campus activities, education and training for many students with disabilities, community members, faculty and staff who would have otherwise
Victoria Monday, August 22, 2022, 2:30 PM New arts funding will increase access and remove barriers to the financing for equity-deserving arts and cultural organizations to benefit more people in B.C.’s arts sector. On Sept. 21, 2022, the BC Arts Council (BCAC) will launch its Accelerate Program, a two-year pilot initiative offering multi-year, flexible funding up to $30,000 over two years to eligible equity-deserving arts and cultural organizations and collectives.
Victoria Thursday, August 18, 2022, 4:15 PM Applications are open for people who want to help develop the Province’s first two standards for accessibility in order to remove barriers that can restrict people living with disabilities from pursuing the same opportunities as those without disabilities. The two new technical committees will assist in developing the employment accessibility standard and the accessible service delivery standard, respectively. The committees will consider various factors
August 17, 2022 The eligibility requirements for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) under mental functions and life-sustaining therapy were widened in June 2022. As of today, the application forms reflect these changes. Paper application form Digital application form The major changes to eligibility include: An expanded list of mental functions necessary for everyday life More activities recognized in determining time spent on life-sustaining therapy A decrease in the
News Release TORONTO, August 16, 2022 The Government of Canada is committed to building stronger, healthier communities across the country. The transformative power of sports plays an important role in achieving this goal. Sport builds self-esteem and leadership skills and allows people to grow and thrive—physically, emotionally and socially. To support organized sport at the community level, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the
Apply now! A total of $450,000 is available for one-time only #grants to BC-based not-for-profit organizations of between $10,000-$40,000, for projects promoting #accessibility & #inclusion. Information and application documents can be found at: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/program/access
News Release August 12, 2022, Vancouver, British Columbia Employment and Social Development Canada The imagination, determination, and innovation of Canada’s youth are essential to building the Canada we all want: a country that is inclusive and barrier-free for persons with disabilities. By continuing to invest in youth and working with local and community-based organizations to increase accessibility and inclusion in communities and workplaces, the Government
News Release August 15, 2022, North York, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada Canadians have been living with the impacts of the pandemic for the past two and a half years, and marginalized adults have been among those most negatively impacted. Many low-income adults have struggled with poverty and social isolation. Financial empowerment services can help them cope with these challenges and fully participate in their communities. Today, the
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