More than just a place to live! Granville Gardens Co-op is a particularly attractive co-op with a quaint “village” look. Available November 1st 2012, two bed unit with a bathroom – bath and toilet grab bars with wheel-under bathroom sink (no wheel-in shower), raised toilet, standard width pocket doors, kitchen with wheel-under cooking top and sink, raised wall oven, and side by side fridge/freezer, lowered switches, dining room, living room with ramp to outdoor patio, accessible parking nearby. Must have documented income of $2550 to qualify. No subsidy available. Share purchase of $1500. Housing charge includes water only, hydro is extra. For more information and an application form please email info@spicemanagementgroup.com or call 604 434 9185.

http://sci-bc-housing.ca/ads/granville-gardens-housing-coop-2-bed-accessible-unit/

The Tyee published an interesting and informative article today on the challenges of living on provincial disability benefits in BC. The article references the Disability Without Poverty Network’s paper Overdue: The Case for Increasing the Persons with Disabilities Benefit in BC.  The Network is comprised of five organizations, including the BCCPD.

To read the full article, visit the following link: “She Drove Trucks, Now ‘I Can’t Make Ends Meet'”

Starting October 31, 2012

A support group has begun for people living with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and FM (Fibromyalgia).

The main focus of the group is for members to support each other through acceptance, compassion and understanding, around the challenges of living with ME/CFS and FM. They do this through sharing of personal experiences, emotions, thoughts and reflections. Members look to each other not so much for advice as for empathy, connection and recognition of our shared experiences.

The group meets once a month, in the BCCPD Board room. Skype attendance is available for people who are physically unable to make meetings.

BCCPD is pleased to support this new group by providing meeting space.

For details, please visit the group’s website at mefmgroup.wordpress.com.