This brief survey from the BCCDC is intended to help public health and government leaders understand impacts of COVID-19 to date (social, economic, mental wellness and community wellness), and inform decision making moving forward. We encourage those who are able to complete it to do so, to ensure a broad range of voices are heard.
Take the survey here: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/covid-19-survey
Please note that BC Transit and TransLink fares will be reinstated on June 1, 2020. This means that if you receive the BC Bus Pass, you will no longer receive the $52 Transportation Supplement on your cheque (as of the May 27th cheque issue). No action is required on your part. (For PWD recipients who regularly receive the $52 Transportation Supplement (and the BC Bus Pass), there is no change to your supplement.
DABC has joined Health Justice and a number of other organizations across BC in calling on the province to publicly report on COVID-19 infection rates in psychiatric units and facilities, as well as the provincial policies that are in place to address the safety and well-being of patients and staff.
To read the full letter and media release, click here. Individuals and organizations can also join the call by signing onto the letter at the same link.
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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.
