The courts have granted a one year extension until September 19th 2012 to former residents of Woodlands who were at the institution after August 1st 1974 to file a claim for compensation. To date, only 10 files have been registered and the claims process is proving more time consuming and complicated than had been anticipated.
If you were at Woodlands after August 1st 1974 and want to find out about applying for compensation through the Settlement Agreement, contact the law firm Klein Lyons at 604-874-7171 or call Jane Dyson at the BCCPD – 604-875-0188.
Help Sheet 7: Health Supplements for People with Disabilities. The update reflects changes the government has made to its policy on orthotics
Help Sheet 12: Income Assistance Application Process for People with Disabilities. The update focuses on the Ministry of Social Development’s practise of asking new applicants to complete the first part of the application process online.
On November 12th, Michael Schratter will conclude his international “Ride Don’t Hide” bicycle tour with a Community Ride, culminating in a celebration at Roger’s Arena in Vancouver, BC. Michael’s goal is to raise $100,000 for CMHA’s child and youth mental health programs.
Earlier this year, DABC Board member Sarina Mawji gave a 20-minute talk to kick off Lupus Society (BC)'S 1st in-person Annual Symposium. Sarina has decades
The courts have granted a one year extension until September 19th 2012 to former residents of Woodlands who were at the institution after August 1st 1974 to file a claim for compensation. To date, only 10 files have been registered and the claims process is proving more time consuming and complicated than had been anticipated.
