Plan Institute is Seeking a Program Coordinator

Plan Institute is seeking a Program Coordinator (1-Year Contract, Part Time)

Plan Institute is a nationally registered charity, whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to lead a good life.

As part of the Programs team, the Program Coordinator will support the planning, implementation, outreach, and evaluation of several key Plan Institute projects and initiatives. The individual in this role must be able to work independently and in collaboration with Plan Institute team members, contractors, and partner organizations. The Program Coordinator must also be comfortable offering direct support to a variety of community members over the phone and via email.

PI welcomes and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Accessible formats and communication supports are available for applicants by request; please contact info@planinstitute.ca.

View the job posting here: https://charityvillage.com/jobs/program-coordinator-1-year-contract-in-burnaby-burnaby-heights-willingdon-heights-west-central-valley-british-columbia-v5c-ca/

MedAccess BC Initiatives

Medicines Access Coalition – BC (MedAccess BC) has shared some of their recent initiatives with DABC.

  • Here is a YouTube video outlining the issue with medication access in BC and here is its accompanying report.
  • There is also a news release on the subject on the MedAccess BC website.

The above materials have been presented to representatives from BC PharmaCare and MedAccess BC is working to share them with MLAs.

Upcoming DABC Workshops - April 2024

Disability Tax Credit and Other Related Benefits

Friday, April 19, 2024, 11:00am–12:30pm
Online event

In this information session, learn about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and other related benefits. The DTC is a principal disability support that provides access to other important tax benefits, including the Child Disability Benefit,…

Registration: Register for the event here

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Tax AID DABC: Do It Yourself Taxes

Date: Tuesday April 23rd 5-6:30pm

Want to learn how to file your own taxes? Register for our self-filing session today and file for free with support from one of our experienced tax preparers and access to free Turbotax software.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtc-ivpjIuH9bzRLkTl6utgNibGUgGnftZ