News Release: Government provides Compass Cards to BC Bus Pass holders

The BC provincial government has issued this news release on the transition from the BC Bus Pass to Compass Cards.

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016SDSI0010-000507

PreparedBC: Resources for People with Disabilities

The Province of BC recently released PreparedBC: Resources for People with Disabilities. This guide builds on DABC’s Emergency Preparedness work and includes our recommendations on personal emergency planning using the five categories of the functional needs, or C-MIST (Communication, Medical, Independence, Supervision and Transportation), framework. 

You can download the guide here.

Simon Cox

DABC is very sad to hear of the passing of Simon Cox. Simon was an incredible human being and very good friend to our organization. We will miss him deeply. Below is an obituary from Simon’s family. Our sincere condolences to all Simon’s loved ones. We are all better people for having known Simon.

Cox, Simon

It is with a deep sense of loss that we announce the death of Simon.

Simon passed away peacefully in his home in South Surrey with family at his side.

Simon is predeceased by his  father Victor Cox and his mother Joyce Muriel Hearne. He is survived by his wife, “Rosie”, his brothers and their wives; Stephen, Julian (Sandi), Nigel (Sandra), David (Linda), and his sister Jennifer (Bill Page), his nieces and nephews, and his numerous friends and colleagues. Simon will be remembered for his corny jokes, his dry humor, and endless philosophical discussions.

Simon was a leading advocate for people with disabilities providing technological support to individuals in their homes, improving their quality of life and independence. Through his tireless perseverance and “there is always a way” attitude he built the organization BC Association for Individualized Technology and Support for People with Disabilities. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to BCITS on the Canada Helps website:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bcits/