March of Dimes Canada has introduced the Assistive Mobile Technology Initiative (AMTI). They are asking people with disabilities to share their stories with them for a chance to win a customized tablet package.

For further information, guidelines, and application forms, please visit: https://www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/events/special/Pages/Assistive-Mobile-Technology-Initiative.aspx

The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres is currently seeking a Programs Administrator.

This position works to ensure the 25 Friendship centers throughout the province feel supported with
their efforts to serve the urban Indigenous Communities in which they live, work, and play. This is done
by ensuring they are supported in their contracts, reporting and funding that is administered through
the BCAAFC.

The provincial government has tabled legislative amendments to the Human Rights Code that will “re-establish a human rights commission for B.C. to promote and protect human rights for all British Columbians”.

DABC is pleased to hear about the tabling of this important legislation impacting the lives of British Columbians with disabilities and other marginalized groups.

From the government’s news release:

“B.C.’s former commission was dismantled in 2002. It is currently the only province in Canada that does not have such a body. The proposed Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2018 will create an independent human rights commissioner who reports to the legislative assembly. The commissioner will have the key functions of educating British Columbians on human rights, as well as examining and addressing issues of discrimination. The commissioner will have the mandate to develop educational tools, policies and guidelines to promote human rights and combat widespread patterns of inequality and discrimination in society.”

To read the full news release, please click here.