SPACE, a nonprofit advocating for dysfluent voices, is seeking connections in the medical field to support its Listening Equity Project, which aims to make medical service providers more accessible for people with communication disabilities. SPACE is interested in meeting those who can help bridge the gap between medical professionals and dysfluent speakers. Contact aidan@spacetostutter.org with any potential leads.
As part of the Province’s goal to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in BC, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) was selected by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) to distribute funding to community based “Accessibility Projects” beginning in 2018. Since then, over 100 projects have been funded.
This year the grants are reopening with a total of $450,000 available. BC-based not-for-profit organizations may apply for up to $40,000 for year-long community engagement projects that will support lasting change for people in BC living with disability. Projects will focus on one of the following objectives:
Applications open today, Wednesday August 5th. The Call for Proposals, application templates and other grant application materials are available on our website. Screenreader-friendly versions of the document and ASL interpretations explaining the application process are also available.
The deadline to submit applications is Friday September 11th, 2026, at 12pm Pacific Time. Successful applicants will receive funding in December 2026 in order to implement their project in January 2027.
Online information sessions will occur on Thursday August 20th at 1:00pm-2:00pm and Wednesday September 2nd at 11:30am-12:30pm. At these sessions, potential applicants will be invited to learn about the application process and ask questions. Live captioning will be available. With two weeks advanced notice, ASL interpretation can be booked on request and other accessibility requests will be accommodated whenever possible.
If you have any questions, please contact the Accessibility Projects Grants Coordinator at ap@dabc.ca
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Due to overwhelming demand for our services and a significant resulting backlog, the Disability Law Clinic has made the difficult decision to close intake for at least one month, starting August 1, 2026.
Our summary advice intake form will be closed during this time. We will continue to respond to clients with referral options, but our responses may be delayed.
We will use this time to address our existing backlog so that we can better serve our clients’ needs. We’ll provide an update when we re-open intake.
If you need legal help in the meantime, please refer to our resource and referral guide: Disability Law Clinic Resource and Referral Guide.
Thank you for your patience.
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Ahead of the 2026 Vancouver Election on October 17, the Vancouver Election Office is sharing their accessible voting supports. Supports include: - Voting places accessible
Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. Our mission is to promote a more inclusive and equitable society for people with all disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, systemic advocacy, research, and publications.
We acknowledge and have deep gratitude to work together on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Selíl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations of the Coast Salish people. We honour the many territorial keepers of the lands.
DABC is a proud member of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD)and BC Poverty Reduction Coalition.
Disability Alliance BC® is a registered trademark as approved by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office since March 18, 2026.
DABC is proud to be certified as a Living Wage Employer by Living Wage for Families BC! We are glad to be able to support our staff to feel valued in their roles and provide them with the opportunity to thrive in their communities.
