We’re delighted to announce that nominations are now open for Disability Alliance BC’s (DABC) 2016 Outstanding Employment Awards.

This year, DABC will recognize a BC employer who has demonstrated excellence in the hiring and employing of people with disabilities. We will also recognize an outstanding employee with a disability who has exhibited exceptional skill or accomplishments in their work.

Award winners will be announced and presented with a plaque at DABC’s Swing into Spring Annual Fundraiser on April 7th 2016 at Vancouver’s Croatian Cultural Centre.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015
North Vancouver City Library – 120 West 14th St, North Vancouver, BC
Registration, Silent Auction and Social — 5:30 pm
Information Sessions — 6 pm – 8 pm

Information sessions:

• Accessing Choice in Supports for Independent Living (C.S.I.L. ) presented by Paul Gauthier
• The NSDRC’s S.T.A.G.E. and G.A.R.D.E.N. projects presented by Kathy Nyoni

Silent auction featuring items from excellent local businesses and groups. Refreshments provided and socializing encouraged!

Please RSVP with Amanda at admin@bccerebralpalsy.com or 604-408-9484. This is a free event!

The Ministry of Justice has made an announcement about the Guide and Service Dog Act, coming into effect on January 18, 2016.

Please click on the link below for the Ministry’s news release and more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2015JAG0296-002012