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Read and download the Summer 2020 edition of Transition Magazine here: https://disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org/transsumm20-web/
This edition’s theme is “We’ll Get To The Other Side Together: DABC During COVID-19.”
Following the disappointing rejection of the proposed federal COVID-19 disability benefit last month, we are very glad to see Minister Qualtrough propose a new emergency benefit recognizing the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities. If approved, the proposed one-time $600 benefit would be available to a broader group than the rejected benefit, including holders of the DTC certificate, CPP-D recipients, and recipients of disability supports provided by Veterans Affairs Canada.
Read the news release here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2020/07/x.html?fbclid=IwAR1EfMrZaMynPM-mQl-KIFem7A8dZgcNQCue5jpdzdArsgpQqaXFP09SIHE
DABC’s Advocacy Access and general phone lines are still down. We’re working to remedy this, but in the meantime, please call our Tax AID DABC phone line (236-477-1717 or toll free 1-877-940-7797) if you wish to speak to an advocate. We apologize for the inconvenience and we’ll let everyone know when our technical difficulties have been resolved.
Our advocates can also be reached by email at advocacy@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org.
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.
