DABC has prepared a toolkit for the upcoming provincial election. This toolkit is a non-partisan guide for the disability community in BC. As a registered charity, Disability Alliance BC does not endorse or oppose any political party or candidate. We encourage all voters to consider the issues that matter most to them.
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We look forward to hosting this important celebration of accessibility wins from across B.C. Whether it’s creating accessible bus stops in Richmond, designing a fully accessible town square in Alert Bay, or creating accessible classrooms at post-secondary schools, there is a wealth of inspiring stories happening every day. We’re excited to share these important stories with you!
This event is free and open to the public. Register here.
If you have an accessibility win you would like to highlight, please reach out to Roberta McDonald, Accessible Organizations Project Manager at roberta@dabc.ca or Local Government Liaison Anna Wijeshinghe: anna@dabc.ca
About the Accessible Organizations Project
In March 2026, DABC learned that our federal Reaching Home funding for the Right Fit Program would not be renewed after six years of continuous support. This decision was unexpected and placed the future of our program at immediate risk.
The Right Fit Program supports wheelchair users in finding accessible housing; preventing homelessness, institutionalization, and unsafe housing situations for people with disabilities. Since its launch, the Right Fit has helped 373 individuals secure stable, accessible housing.
In the past several weeks, we have been determined to raise awareness about the Right Fit program; calling upon the federal government to support our impactful work and ensure that this program stays alive. On April 2nd, we conducted a press conference and on April 22nd, we held a rally in front of Gregor Robertson’s constituency office.
We have been deeply grateful for the overwhelming support from Right Fit clients, community members, partner organizations, housing providers, advocates, and members of the public who have spoken out, attended rallies, shared our message, and supported our calls to action. Your advocacy has made a difference.
DABC has now secured partial funding from Reaching Home, however this funding covers only 38% of the annual costs required to operate the Right Fit Program in Vancouver. As a result, the program cannot continue operating at full capacity, and its long-term future remains uncertain. Without stable funding, wheelchair users in need of accessible housing will continue to face significant barriers and increased risk of homelessness and housing instability.
DABC continues to call on both the federal and provincial governments to recognize accessible housing as a critical priority and to commit to sustainable, long-term funding for the Right Fit Program.
DABC has not yet received a response from Minister Robertson; we continue to request a meeting with him to discuss the urgent need for long-term engagement and solutions around accessible housing for people with disabilities.
Please stay tuned for further advocacy efforts that will continue in the coming weeks. DABC will be encouraging constituents in the Lower Mainland and the Capital Regional District to contact and meet with their Members of Parliament to share concerns about the future of the Right Fit Program and the importance of stable funding for accessible housing supports.
If you have the financial capacity to make a donation to our Right Fit program, we would be grateful for your support during this time. This will directly help to ensure that we continue operating the Right Fit Program while we work to advocate for stable, long-term funding. Donate here: https://give-can.keela.co/save-the-right-fit-program
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DABC has prepared a toolkit for the upcoming provincial election. This toolkit is a non-partisan guide for the #disability community in #BC. As a registered
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.
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