Snack & Chat: Basic Budgeting
When: April 27, 2018｜ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: 204-456 West Broadway, Vancouver
Come learn about budgeting from an expert at VanCity!
To register: Call Val at 604-875-0188 or email feedback@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org.
Lunch will be provided.
The 35th annual Disability Resource Network of B.C. for Post-secondary Education Conference (DRNBC) brings together disability resource professionals and students representing colleges, universities, polytechnics and partner organizations from across B.C. and beyond. This conference provides an opportunity to hear presentations from innovative thought leaders, exchange ideas and help contribute to community building and advancing partnerships within the field. The two-day annual conference is designed to offer opportunities for networking with community members, educators, and employers servicing students with disabilities, as well as students themselves.
Click here to learn more about this year’s program and speakers
Click here to register to attend
| Date: | Monday May 7th and Tuesday May 8th, 2018 |
| Time: | Day 1: 8:00am – 6:00pm Day 2: 8:00am – 3:30pm |
| Location: | Vancouver Community College, 250 West Pender St., Vancouver |
| Registration: | Click here to visit the DRNBC website for more information and to register. |
Dana Higgins
Conference Planner
drnconference@outlook.com
Tickets are running out fast for the 2018 ABLE conference!
Join financial empowerment leaders from across the country on May 8-9 in Richmond, BC at the 2018 ABLE Financial Empowerment Conference.
This year’s conference theme is Financial well-being for all. The 2018 ABLE conference promises to be two action-packed days of inspirational speakers with thought-provoking discussions on financial empowerment.
Hear from dynamic speakers including:
Plan your conference
Once you register you will receive an invitation to set up your Sched profile. Sched is an online event scheduling platform that allows you to select the sessions you wish to attend. You can view the conference agenda, including descriptions on plenary and breakout sessions, and biographical information on conference speakers. Sched also lets you see other conference attendees who have created and shared their profiles.
Please email info@prospercanada.org if you have any inquiries and follow #2018ABLE on social media for more conference updates.
The 2018 ABLE Financial Empowerment Conference is hosted by the ABLE Steering Committee with the support of Prosper Canada and Family Services of Greater Vancouver.
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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.
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