Inclusion means feeling like you belong and that you have opportunities to contribute meaningfully to your community. Employment is one of the main ways many people connect to their community. Having a job creates confidence, independence and a sense of belonging. Yet only 21 percent of the people Community Living BC (CLBC) serves are employed. CLBC’s annual Widening Our World Awards (WOW) celebrate people in B.C. who are working
August 4, 2023 by DABC -For Immediate Release- Vancouver, BC – August 4, 2023 Today, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has announced its 2023 Accessibility Projects Grants are now open for applications. The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction has provided $500,000 to DABC to distribute as community grants to improve and promote accessibility and inclusion in British Columbia. The Accessibility Projects Grants were first launched in 2018 to commemorate
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
Richmond Thursday, July 27, 2023 11:15 AM] People with temporary and permanent disabilities, and seniors, and parents with strollers will benefit from accessibility improvements supported by $5 million in provincial funding to Rick Hansen Foundation. “We all want people to live dignified lives and fully participate in their communities,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. “That’s why we’re providing funding to the Rick Hansen Foundation to
Castlegar Thursday, July 20, 2023 8:00 AM New affordable rental housing is coming for families, seniors, individuals and people living with disabilities in Castlegar as construction has started on 13 new homes in the community.Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s Minister of Housing, Katrine Conroy, MLA for Kootenay West, Ahmed Hussen, federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, and Kathleen Elias, executive director, Kootenay Society
Victoria Thursday, July 20, 2023 10:15 AM More children and youth with disabilities will be able to go to camp thanks in part to a $7-million grant from the Province of B.C. “Going to camp is a fun-filled and life-changing experience that all children should have the opportunity to enjoy,” said Premier David Eby. “Yet many camps aren’t accessible for children with disabilities, and those that are fill up
Parksville Tuesday, July 11, 2023 3:15 PM A new affordable housing development in Parksville has opened, providing 87 new affordable rental homes for families, seniors, veterans and people living with disabilities. Ahmed Hussen, federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion; Taleeb Noormohamed, MP for Vancouver Granville; Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s Minister of Housing; and Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, along with Doug O’Brien, mayor of Parksville, and Andrea Blakeman, CEO
July 7, 2023 by DABC The BC Budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year was announced at the legislative assembly in Victoria on February 28, 2023. The Budget revealed that there would be an increase to the shelter rate for people on income assistance and disability assistance; an increase that has been long overdue. The shelter rate, which hasn’t changed since 2007, will increase from $375 per month to $500 per month for
News release July 7, 2023 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada Medical assistance in dying (MAID) remains a complex and deeply personal issue for many Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the practice of MAID balances laws that give autonomy and freedom of choice for Canadians in a system that provides strong safeguards to protect those who may be vulnerable and has a process that
Hazelton Wednesday, July 5, 2023 1:30 PM Seniors, families, individuals and people living with disabilities in the village of Hazelton will soon have access to more affordable housing as construction begins on 31 rental homes. “The housing crisis is putting pressure on people and families across B.C., whether they live in a large urban area or a smaller community,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “That’s why we are taking
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