November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM)
November 14, 2024 by DABC
November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM), which was created by BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) in 2015. 2024 is its 10th anniversary! Indigenous peoples in Canada face much higher rates of disability compared to the general population. IDAM acknowledges the barriers faced by Indigenous people with disabilities and their families, while acknowledging their achievements and many contributions to their communities.
It is important to us that the role we play within the disability community and the programs and projects we deliver are not complacent in perpetuating systems of discrimination and oppression. DABC will be attending the upcoming Indigenous Disability and Wellness Gathering organized by BCANDS/Indigenous Disability Canada, and we are excited to learn and collaborate with others on ways to remove barriers for Indigenous people with disabilities.
Former Premier John Horgan's passing
November 14, 2024 by DABC
Disability Alliance BC was saddened to hear of the passing of former B.C. Premier John Horgan from cancer earlier this week. Mr. Horgan was a strong supporter of the disability community and DABC during his time as both Leader of the Official Opposition and Premier. Many of our organization’s advocacy initiatives, programs and services benefited as a result of his leadership in government. He was a true friend of DABC, as well as the community we serve!
We send our deepest condolences to his wife Ellie, their two sons and everyone in the province who has been touched by this remarkable individual during his decades of public service.
Sincerely,
The DABC Board of Directors:
Julia Lamb, Jake Anthony, Liss Cairns, Pam Horton, Sarah Cheung, Odette
Dempsey-Caputo, Alyssa Vincent, Elizabeth Lalonde and Sarina Mawji.
Download the above statement here.
Help test font legibility!
November 13, 2024 by DABC
A designer in Vancouver is looking for 25 participants with low vision to help test the legibility of a font. Feedback sessions will be in person in Vancouver, last approximately 1 hour and take place between November 25 and December 13th. Sessions will include reading the font in various formats on an iPad. The study is being conducted by an American company aiming to improve their legibility and accessibility. Participants will be compensated with a $200 gift card. To participate, please email Tyler Hawkins: tyler.w.hawkins@gmail.com.
They’re looking for participants who:
- Have moderate visual impairment characterized by blurry vision, and visual acuity in the range of 20/70 to 20/160 in the better-seeing eye after correction.
- Have intact central vision and intact peripheral vision, meaning they should retain the ability to see objects directly in front of them without significant distortion or obstruction.
- Are between 18 and 70 years old.
