DABC sent several questions to all party leaders in the 2020 BC Election to learn more about how each of the parties would address certain disability-related issues. We will share the parties’ responses as we receive them, so that voters can learn more about each party’s approach.

See the questions here.

We are excited to hear the federal government’s plans to introduce a new Canadian Disability Benefit, modelled after the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors. The new benefit was announced during today’s speech from the throne. We will share details about the new benefit as soon as they are available.

To read the highlights of today’s Throne speech, click this link:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/throne-speech-highlights-1.5735874

DABC is hiring an Executive Director: Operations. The position is full time and temporary (one-year).

The ED: Operations is a fast paced and demanding position, and the successful candidate must be motivated to work towards positive social change for the disability community.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing a diverse range of issues with maturity, leadership, and vision.
• Work in close partnership with the ED: Programs and Policy.
• Lead a complex and dynamic team with individuals ranging in abilities.
• Respond in a thoughtful, mission focused, and timely manner to disability issues as they arise.
• Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

To learn more, please see the job posting: https://tinyurl.com/y3d7mlnf