DABC is concerned about the lack of consideration paid to people with disabilities by the leaders of all BC political parties.
Read our media release here: https://disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DABC-Media-release-October-15.pdf
From Accessible Canada:
“We are announcing that approximately 1.6 million persons with disabilities will start receiving the one-time payment of up to $600 on October 30, 2020, to help face extra expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn more: “
While we at DABC are glad that eligible people will finally receive the long-awaited payment, many people were unable to meet the deadline to apply for the DTC and still need financial relief.
Coast Mountain Bus Company is investigating ways to improve their customers’ experience and is considering adding vans to the HandyDART fleet. They would like to invite you to view two different models that are currently being piloted by HandyDART. Your feedback and observations will be used to inform the evaluation of these vehicles and is an important component of this year-long pilot. They’d love to hear your thoughts on these vehicles as they test them out.
HandyDART Van Pilot: Vehicle Viewing
Tuesday, October 20 from 11AM to 1PMAt the open air parking lot at Olympic Village Canada Line Station.
Staff will be on site to collect your feedback.
If you would like to view the vehicles in person, please RSVP to erin.windross@coastmountainbus.com. Further detail will be provided to you after you RSVP.
Please note that COVID-19 physical distancing measures and health/safety guidelines will be followed to ensure you are safely able to view the vehicles. As per the TransLink Mandatory Face Covering policy we encourage you to wear a mask or face covering. More information on these measures will be provided after you RSVP.
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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.
