DABC’s Annual General Meeting is taking place THIS Saturday, June 20th, for DABC members. It’s at the Holiday Inn at 711 W Broadway (Broadway/Heather) in the Cypress Room on the 5th floor. Registration begins at 10:30 am and the meeting begins at 11:00 am. We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, please call Chloe at 604-875-0188.
And the winner is…. Sue Lott!
Congratulations Sue, and thank you for being the top bidder in our on-line auction for 2 tickets to see Ed Sheeran on June 19th in Vancouver. Sue will also receive an autographed vinyl copy of X, Ed’s current best-selling album.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our auction. All proceeds will go towards programs and services that assist people with disabilities. And thank you to Warner Music Canada and Home Care Mart Inc. for donating the fabulous prizes.
DABC Executive Director Jane Dyson received the Order of BC in Victoria yesterday. Jane feels extremely honoured to receive this award and congratulates all the other amazing recipients.
To read more about Jane and the other recipients, please visit this link:
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Earlier this year, #BC got rid of its carbon tax. This month, the lowest federal tax rate was reduced from 15% to 14%. These measures
The Price of Tax Cuts: Why Reducing Taxes Cost Low-Income Communities More | DABC
Recent tax cuts in BC and across Canada were meant to ease financial pressure for Canadians. However, for many low-income individuals, particularly for people with disabilities, these policy changes are having the opposite effect.
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.
