Selfadvocatenet.ca is in support of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023 This page is to highlight why is it important to recognize indigenous people what many of them went through we at San ex-knowledge that respect them for their culture indigenous peoples with disabilities we want in light that area So first part this theme Remembering The Children What is National Day for Truth and
Our good old friend Arlene schouten feature from nidus website We want to take a moment to celebrate Arlene Schouten’s remarkable contributions as the President of Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre. Arlene’s journey is a testament to the power of compassion and advocacy. Her role as a mother and fierce advocate for her daughter Natalie Vetter, who faced complex medical challenges, ignited Arlene’s passion for self-determination and community inclusion.
September Edition 2023 Welcome to the September 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. We hope you and your families have had a safe and happy summer. Our thoughts remain with everyone in our province who has been impacted by the wildfires. As we move into the fall, we look forward to once again sharing information, helpful resources and uplifting stories with you through this monthly Update. CLBC and
Attention Self Advocates BC Govt Announced today Increasing the rate from 2% to 3.5% as of Jan 2024 so if this affects you make sure contact your mla,s on this . This increase not good those on disability benefits low income again not listening to what is affecting the real people as tell you below inflation rate that 5.6% see problematic as with shelter portion 375 to 500 to add
On August 15-18, Inclusion BC collaborated with the Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship and a number of self-advocacy organizations from across the province to co-host the Self Advocacy Leadership Institute at the UBC Okanagan campus in Kelowna. This was a learning event where self-advocates had the opportunity to learn about the self-advocacy movement from people with lived experience. We interviewed delegates coming from all over BC – Tracy from
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News release August 29, 2023 Sydney, Nova Scotia Employment and Social Development Canada Building on the government of Canada’s commitment to improve inclusion and financial security of Canadians with disabilities, today, the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, announced nearly $73 million in funding under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OF)
Housing News Nanaimo Tuesday, August 29, 2023 9:15 AM Seniors and people living with disabilities in Nanaimo now have more affordable housing options with the opening of 62 new homes at Sunfield Manor. “These 62 new homes will give seniors and people with disabilities in Nanaimo an affordable place to live and help them stay in their community,” said Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s Minister of Housing. “This project is an amazing
Vancouver Monday, August 28, 2023 11:00 AM New affordable rental homes for people with moderate and low incomes will soon be on the way as the Province is inviting non-profits, First Nations, municipalities and other organizations to submit proposals for the Building BC: Community Housing Fund (CHF). “We are in a housing crisis, and this new round of CHF funding will ensure more people have access to an affordable place
Attention To our peers .That are Self Advocates that are affected with wildfires Our harts go out to you with wildfires in Kelowna BC surrounding area and Northwest Territories. As well please donate to help those with disabilities that are evacuated PWD had their life turned upside down and lost everything they owned. Those that live on disability benefits understanding how it is devastating. San is encourage you to
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