On June 17th, TransLink announced that as of October 1st, 2021, HandyDART users will be able to pay using Compass Cards and contactless credit cards. Additionally, HandyDART customers aged 13-18 and 65+ will receive fare discounts (concession fares).
For more information: https://buzzer.translink.ca/2021/06/compass-and-discounted-fares-coming-to-handydart/.
The City of Vancouver is looking for feedback as they draft their accessibility strategy. They have just launched an on-line survey through the City’s new tool called, “Shape Your City”! Deadline is July 31st, 2021.
Please click here to access the survey: https://shapeyourcity.ca/accessibility-strategy.
All of the responses will be compiled to inform the Phase 1 of the draft Accessibility Strategy.
There have been a number of new developments today on the proposed Canadian Disability Benefit (CDB), which the federal government promised to implement in its September 2020 Speech from the Throne. The CDB, if implemented, will likely be modelled after the seniors’ guaranteed income supplement, and we hope it will supplement instead of replace existing federal and provincial supports.
The Bill for the CDB (Bill C35) was tabled (formally introduced for discussion) by Minister Qualtrough earlier this morning. The Prime Minister gave a press conference at 11:15 am Eastern, followed by Minister Qualtrough at noon. The text of the Bill is available here: https://www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?Language=e&Mode=1&billId=11446219.
Angus Reid has just released a report on the results of its survey on disability and poverty. The report, which can be found here, indicates that 89% of Canadians are in favour of a CDB.
Disability Without Poverty is “a movement led by people with disabilities, supported by our families, friends, service providers, supporters, allies and organizations.” The movement’s goal is to “make sure the Canadian Disability Benefit becomes a reality.” DWP launched its new website today, which can be viewed here: https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/. A French version of the website will be available soon.
This is all very exciting news, and DABC will be closely following any further developments.
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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.
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.
