The Right Fit program has just launched its website (https://therightfitbc.org/). Visit us to learn more about the work we do to address the crisis in accessible, affordable housing, find out how we help wheelchair users find homes that fit their needs, and explore available accessible housing listings. For the latest updates, Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter!
The Right Fit is a program of Disability Alliance BC.
From the media release:
“ACCESS and Equity for people with visible and invisible disabilities, BIPOC, and equity seeking communities.
Vancouver BC: ACCESS, a free community arts festival, celebrates BC Access Awareness Day, Saturday June 5, with 11 days of online art programs and live events at the Gathering Place Community Centre, starting Wed May 26 through Sat June 5.
To learn more or to watch the programs link to the ACCESS Festival website at https://gatheringfestival.wordpress.com/.
Presented by the Downtown South Gathering Place Community Centre Association in partnership with the Gathering Place Community Centre and Kickstart Disability Arts with support from the City of Vancouver, the Province of BC and SPARC BC.”
To learn more, download the media release.
People with disabilities where SPUD grocery service delivers (in Vancouver and area, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Edmonton and Calgary) will be able to register to receive a $50 e-card sent directly to their inbox. If you would like to receive these, please fill out the registration form: https://tinyurl.com/27c54cur.
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An update from our affiliate national non-profit, Disability Alliance Canada: Earlier this year, the #Alberta government decided that the Canada Disability Benefit (#CDB) will be
Earlier this year, the Alberta government decided that the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) will be considered “non-exempt” income for Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) recipients. …
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.
