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
Tea, Talk and Crumpets is a new social and recreational outlet for seniors with disabilities. This is a peer-run program with a volunteer board planning activities.
Second session:
July 12th, 2017, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Speaker: Laurette Yelle
Topic: Persons with Disabilities information and the transition to Old Age Security (OAS) and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2W3
More information: www.bccerebralpalsy.com
RSVP to Dan Chalcraft community@bccerebralpalsy.com or 604 408 9484
Light Refreshment is provided!
The Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada is inviting people of all abilities to come together to discuss how the Government of Canada can improve accessibility in our country.
Have your say by attending an in-person consultation in your area!
When: Wed., June 21, 2017
Where: Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby, BC V5G 1C7
Time: 6PM – 8PM
For more information or to register, please visit: alliance-canada.org or email jan@ccdonline.ca
This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability Component.
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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.
