The BC Greens have responded to the questions DABC sent to party leaders in the 2020 BC Election to learn more about how each of the parties would address certain disability-related issues.
Read their response here: https://disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org/dabc/
Great news! The deadline for people to apply for the Disability Tax Credit in order to be considered for the one-time federal COVID-19 benefit of up to $600 has been extended to December 31, 2020.
Those who have already been found eligible will still receive their one-time payment starting October 30, 2020.
If you require one-on-one assistance to apply for the Disability Tax Credit, please email rdsp@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org or call 604-872-1278.
More info: https://www.canada.ca/…/government-of-canada-extends…
A number of community groups and individuals have joined together to present a webinar series to help build momentum for the new proposed Canadian Disability Benefit.
Here are the session descriptions and registration links:
English: https://planinstitute.ca/learning-series-canadian…/
French: https://planinstitute.ca/donner-un-elan-a-la-prestation…/
All things exciting at Disability Alliance BC!
Find the most current news from DABC and selected community news here.
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.
