BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner released their excellent policy guidance on mask-wearing yesterday.
Read it here: https://bchumanrights.ca/news/b-c-human-rights-commissioner-issues-guidance-on-covid-19-mask-policies/
DABC is a member of the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, and they have released a policy platform detailing the concrete actions the provincial government must take to ensure economic security, universal basic services, equity, and climate justice.
Read and share the Blueprint for Justice: https://www.bcpovertyreduction.ca/full-blueprint
DABC is seeking a Community Advocate to join our Advocacy Access Team. The Advocate will be responsible for individual and community advocacy relating to provincial disability benefits.
Responsibilities:
For more info and to apply: https://tinyurl.com/y6ru4yy3
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TransLink is now accepting applications for both the Access Transit Users' Advisory Committee and HandyDART Users' Advisory Committee until Sept. 14th! 🚌 Learn more here:
Applications are Available for Access Transit Users’ and HandyDART Users’ Advisory Committees | DABC
TransLink is now accepting applications for both the Access Transit Users’ Advisory Committee and HandyDART Users’ Advisory Committee until Sept. 14.
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.
