DABC was pleased to see the emergency measures introduced last week by the BC government to help people receiving provincial income assistance and PWD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, along with several other advocacy groups, we wrote to Minister Shane Simpson about several remaining issues, including supports for people receiving CPP-D.
To read the letter, please click here.
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📣 ‼️UBC is sharing a 10-question survey that explores peoples’ experience finding and using free legal information, education, and resources to solve their legal problem
Have you had a legal problem that you needed solved? UBC wants to hear from you! | DABC
UBC is sharing a 10-question survey that explores peoples’ experience finding and using free legal information, education, and resources to solve their legal problem (this includes the support of a legal advocate or free legal clinic). The survey will be open until February 28, 2025.
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.
