Big news: Bill C-22 has just been passed! Soon the Bill will receive Royal Assent as the Canada Disability Benefit Act.
We applaud everyone—from the disability community (individuals and organizations) to those in Government—who tirelessly advocated for the passage of this Bill.
This work isn’t done, and DABC looks forward to working collaboratively to help develop the new Act’s regulations over the next months.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) offers its Literacy Communities Program (LCOM) to help students with intellectual disabilities learn and practice basic language, math and computer skills using Individualized Learning Plans.
Learn more about KPU Literacy Communities program during one of two info sessions:
You can also download a fact sheet about the program here: LCOM-FACT-SHEET-2023-24.
Urban Resilient Futures Burnaby is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Neighbourhood Fund for Climate Action.
Stewarded by Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue in partnership with the City of Burnaby and Vancity, this fund exists to support new or ongoing Climate Action projects in Burnaby with low-barrier funding of up to $5000. The purpose of the Neighbourhood Fund for Climate Action is not to “reinvent” or impose ideas about climate action and climate literacy, but rather to recognize, support and further catalyse the many ways communities and neighbours already work together to advance climate solutions in Burnaby.
The deadline to apply is Friday, June 16 at 9 am.
Learn more and apply now at https://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/programs/urban-sustainability/urban-resilient-futures/neighbourhood-climate-action-fund.html
Download the poster here: Neighbourhood-Fund-for-Climate-Action-Poster-Portrait-1-copy-1
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TransLink is now accepting applications for both the Access Transit Users' Advisory Committee and HandyDART Users' Advisory Committee until Sept. 14th! 🚌 Learn more here:
Applications are Available for Access Transit Users’ and HandyDART Users’ Advisory Committees | DABC
TransLink is now accepting applications for both the Access Transit Users’ Advisory Committee and HandyDART Users’ Advisory Committee until Sept. 14.
Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. Our mission is to promote a more inclusive and equitable society for people with all disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, systemic advocacy, research, and publications.
We acknowledge and have deep gratitude to work together on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Selíl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations of the Coast Salish people. We honour the many territorial keepers of the lands.
DABC is a proud member of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD)and BC Poverty Reduction Coalition.
DABC is proud to be certified as a Living Wage Employer by Living Wage for Families BC! We are glad to be able to support our staff to feel valued in their roles and provide them with the opportunity to thrive in their communities.
