As many of you know, last year we launched Disability Alliance Canada (DAC). Directly affiliated with and managed by Disability Alliance BC, DAC works to serve people with disabilities across Canada in accessing the benefits to which they are entitled.
We want to ensure that you’re able to stay connected to DAC and are aware of our services!
In early April, we’ll be offering a small giveaway inspired by disability justice, access, and community. Our DAC and DABC Instagram followers will have the opportunity to win an assortment of DABC merch and Alice Wong’s book Disability Visibility. DABC’s IG handle is @dabcsociety – make sure you follow us on both accounts before then!
Earlier today, we announced the creation of a new national non-profit organization: Disability Alliance Canada (DAC). DAC is a separate, stand-alone non-profit operating under direct leadership from DABC’s Executive Director.
Disability Alliance BC (DABC) is excited to announce the creation of a new national non-profit organization: Disability Alliance Canada (DAC).
DAC is a separate, stand-alone non-profit operating under direct leadership from DABC’s Executive Director.
Additionally, several of DABC’s Board of Directors also sit on DAC’s board. In this way, DAC’s mission and mandate are intentionally aligned with DABC’s: DAC’s mission is to promote a more inclusive and equitable society for people with all disabilities across Canada through direct services, community partnerships, systemic advocacy, research, and publications.
Over the past several years, we have come to realize that the work DABC does, particularly in providing in-depth direct service support to clients, is not consistently provided in other provinces and territories. DABC’s level of knowledge and experience on supporting clients with our direct services is something of which we are especially proud to provide to the disability community in BC. Our aim in establishing DAC as a national non-profit is to expand our direct services across the country, starting with offering support for Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Canada Pension Plan – Disability (CPP-D) applications.
This step marks a significant milestone in our efforts to extend our reach and further our impact on a broader scale across Canada. With the formation of this new, independent entity, DABC will continue our work in BC, while DAC will work to serve disability communities in all other provinces and territories.
We remain deeply committed to our mission and values, and we thank everyone who has supported us on this journey. Please stay tuned for more updates from DAC through our separate website, including new job openings.
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