We loved this article by Kim Wilson, and are glad we were able to help her when she needed our assistance.
Check out her story about overcoming depression and mental illness.
http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/families-and-crisis-vol12/writing-my-own-lyrics
July 2017
Community Update
New Government Announces its Cabinet
Hon. John Horgan’s government unveiled its cabinet yesterday. Disability Alliance BC congratulates all of the new appointees and applauds Mr. Horgan for selecting a gender balanced and diverse cabinet.
We welcome the appointment of the Hon. Shane Simpson as Minister for Social Development and Poverty Reduction and look forward to working with Mr. Simpson to ensure people with disabilities have the resources and support they need to live independently and with dignity. We are also pleased with the decision of the new government to create BC’s first Ministry for Mental Health and Addictions and welcome the Hon. Judy Darcy’s appointment as Minister.
Mable Elmore is appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Poverty Reduction. We are encouraged this appointment reflects the new government’s commitment to the development of a comprehensive poverty reduction plan. We commend them also for their commitment to addressing many issues of key importance to people in the disability community. We will work with and support the new government in its efforts to make these commitments a reality.
The full list of new appointees is available in this article from the Vancouver Sun.
DABC is so sad to hear about Gwen’s passing. She was an amazing advocate, and a beautiful person. We send our sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Read more about Gwen here:
http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/longtime-b-c-environmental-activist-gwen-barlee-dies-of-cancer
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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.
