DABC’s AIDS & Disability Action Program/Wellness & Disability Initiative has published a new booklet on HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) stigma in health care environments. Checklist for Change: HIV & Hepatitis C Stigma in Health Care is based on research and interviews with service providers and individuals living with HIV and HCV.

Included in the publication is a checklist to encourage reflection on personal communication practices for individuals working in health care settings. Suggestions for training and effective organizational policies are also included.

You may download Checklist for Change below.

BC Health Care Student Reviewers Invited

BC students studying any area of health care are invited to review Checklist for Change and provide feedback until August 31, 2015. Selected feedback will be incorporated in a revised edition in September. Student reviewers will be entered in a draw for one of three gift cards. To become a reviewer, email Shelley@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org.

Download  Checklist for Change – HIV & HCV Stigma in Health Care

DABC’s Annual General Meeting is taking place THIS Saturday, June 20th, for DABC members. It’s at the Holiday Inn at 711 W Broadway (Broadway/Heather) in the Cypress Room on the 5th floor. Registration begins at 10:30 am and the meeting begins at 11:00 am. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please call Chloe at 604-875-0188.

And the winner is…. Sue Lott!

Congratulations Sue, and thank you for being the top bidder in our on-line auction for 2 tickets to see Ed Sheeran on June 19th in Vancouver. Sue will also receive an autographed vinyl copy of X, Ed’s current best-selling album.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our auction. All proceeds will go towards programs and services that assist people with disabilities. And thank you to Warner Music Canada and Home Care Mart Inc. for donating the fabulous prizes.