Important Notice Re: BC Bus Pass holders in TransLink Service Area
December 23, 2014 by DABC
The following notice is from the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation:
In the past, BC Bus Pass clients received a new bus pass in the mail each year in December. This year, the BC Bus Pass clients will pay their renewal fee and their 2015 benefit will be activated at any Sky Train station once they tap their Compass Card after December 11, 2014. The 2015 benefits cannot be used to ride the bus and/or skytrain until January 1, 2015. 2014 benefits will remain valid until December 31, 2014.
Reminder:
Your Compass Card will last you up to 20 years, so please do not throw out your card at the end of each calendar year as the funds you pay to the BC Bus Pass Program will be reloaded to that same card. Card benefits can be activated as of December 11, 2014 at a Skytrain station for use as of January 1, 2015.
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Sexuality workshops presented by The Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society
December 18, 2014 by DABC
The Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society Proudly Presents:
Two Sexuality Workshops.
Instructed by Jessica Wollen, a Teacher, Certified Sexual Health Educator, Parent and the CEO of Shift Education.
Ages 11-15:
Dates: April 13, 27th, May 4, 11, 2015
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Topic: body changes, hygiene, puberty
Ages 16+:
Dates: May 25, 2015, June 1, 8, 15
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Topic: safer sex, abuse prevention, exploitation prevention, healthy relationships.
Location: Newton Senior Centre – 13775-70th Avenue, Surrey
Cost: Members $60
Non-Members $100
Registration deadline January 10th
To register contact the LMDSS email info@lmdss.com or by phone 604-591-2722.
Community Update: Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation Makes Changes to Monthly Reporting
December 12, 2014 by DABC
Dear Community Partner,
People receiving the Persons with Disabilities benefit (PWD) through direct deposit have until now received their cheque stubs or monthly reports in the mail. The cheque stub indicates the amount that PWD recipients are entitled to receive and provides a section that must be completed if the individual has income to report or if there is a change in their circumstances, for example, if they have married.
Starting December 2014, the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) will no longer be mailing cheque stubs to clients unless a client specifically tells the Ministry that they want to continue receiving their stubs in the mail.
People who wish to continue receiving their cheque stubs in the mail must notify the Ministry by phoning 1-866-866-0800.
Clients who don’t tell the Ministry they want to receive their cheque stubs in the mail must access their cheque information, report income and any other changes online. To do this, clients must register with My Self Serve at myselfserve.gov.bc.ca.
The Ministry’s My Self Serve Registration Instructions:
Step 1: If the client doesn’t have one they need to get a basic BCeID. This can be accessed through myselfserve.gov.bc.ca.
Step 2: The client uses their basic BCeID to log in to the portal and complete their profile.
Step 3: The client needs to visit their local income assistance office to complete their registration. They must bring their identification to do this.
If you have any questions contact MSDSI at 1-866-866-0800 or feel free to call Robin Loxton or Annette Murray at 604-872-1278 or toll free at 1-800-663-1278 at our office.
