September is Literacy Month in BC! We at DABC are celebrating by showing our support of Decoda Literacy Solutions who provide resources and training to support professionals who lead adult literacy programs. #PutOnYourPurple
Please join the City of Coquitlam at its annual event. All residents welcome!
Visit City Hall, meet the Mayor and Councillors and City staff.
Come learn about the programs and services offered for residents by the City of Coquitlam and find out how to get involved in your community.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 2-8 pm.
Location: Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam
DABC will have an exhibition table at this event.
This Thursday, September 19th our Tax AID Team begins new partnership with Maple Ridge Library (130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge).
We will be offering income tax consultation and on-site services for people receiving disability benefits (PWD, CPPD and Disability Tax Credit recipients whose income is less than $35,000/year) on the following dates: Thursdays, Sept 19, Oct 17 & Nov 21, 2019, from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Tax AID specializes in filing taxes for clients who have multiple years to taxes to file.
For an appointment, please contact 236-477-1717 or email taxaid@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org.
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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.
