Are you a parent or guardian of a young person (aged 16–22) with an intellectual disability (ID) living in BC? You are invited to participate in a student led research study about the parents/guardians’ experience navigating the transition to adulthood (TTA) process for their children with intellectual disabilities (ID) in British Columbia. The objective of this study is to examine the TTA system for students with IDs and their families, identifying both the barriers that may hinder successful transitions and the supports that can promote positive outcomes, with particular attention to parents’ experiences. Your participation will help researchers identify both strengths and challenges within the TTA process and generate insights that may inform practices and policies aimed at fostering more effective transition preparation and positive family experiences.

Participation involves a confidential online survey. You have 5 days left to participate – the deadline is May 30th, 2026! Your insights can help inform better planning and support for families in the future. Participation is voluntary, and all information shared will remain confidential. To complete the survey, click here.

The proposed submission date for this thesis study is justified by the scope of the research design, the anticipated timeline for data collection, and the requirements for rigorous qualitative analysis. Please scan the recruitment information QR code on the recruitment poster or click here to see a detailed summary of the study, the inclusion criteria, and contact information before starting the survey.

If you have any concerns about your rights as a research participant and/or your experiences while participating in this study, please contact the VIU Research Ethics Board.

Ethics ID: 103780
Email: reb@viu.ca.

A research team at the Bloorview Research Institute is doing a study to explore how youth with disabilities navigate online spaces for social connections and sexuality information. As part of this, they are asking young people aged 15-24 who self-identify as having a disability to fill out an online survey to tell them about their experiences using online spaces like social media, forums, and health websites for social connections and sexuality information. It will also ask for suggestions on how these spaces could be improved. The survey will take about 30 minutes to complete.

Visit their website for more information. If you have any questions or would like to participate, please contact the Research Coordinator, Emily Cox, at ecox@hollandbloorview.ca.

The Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC)‘s 2026 AGM and Convention takes place from April 24th-April 26th, and representatives from DABC’s Accessible Organizations Project will be in attendance.

AVICC represents local governments on Vancouver Island, qathet, the Sunshine Coast, Central Coast and North Coast.

In an open letter, DABC and three other organizations have asked delegates of the AGM and Convention to support AVICC resolution R19 Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters in Bike-and-Roll Mobility Lanes and Routes.

Download the open letter or read the text below.

April 21, 2026

Dear Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) Delegates:

Re: Please support AVICC resolution R19 Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters in Bike-and-Roll Mobility Lanes and Routes

BC’s Motor Vehicle legislation presently inhibits the ability of seniors and people with disabilities to be active, independent, and engaged and creates a legal grey area regarding the use of wheelchairs and 3 & 4 wheel mobility scooters on bike lanes and routes.

We urge you to speak and vote in favor of the motion advanced by the City of Victoria that: “the UBCM advocate that provincial Motor Vehicle legislation and regulations be updated to allow the use of wheelchairs and 3&4 wheel mobility scooters on bike lanes and traffic calmed bike routes across BC.” This update would add choice for wheelchair and mobility scooter users, their right to use sidewalks and other pedestrian facilities would be maintained.

Electric drive technology has advanced in recent years, and many people in BC already use wheelchairs and (3 & 4 wheel) mobility scooters that can travel faster than is safe on even wide and well-maintained sidewalks. Mobility scooters and wheelchairs with top speeds of 15 km/hr to 25 km/hr (the legislated maximum) are now commonly available.

Some people with disabilities already use mobility scooters on the networks of bike and roll routes that municipalities have created. And BC’s human rights legislation requires that public infrastructure be accessible to people with disabilities. However, travel training programs need legislative certainty to be able to teach how to safely use this convenient, sustainable, and relatively affordable form of transportation.

Wheelchairs and 3 & 4 wheel mobility scooters have been used on bike and roll routes legally and safely for decades in other jurisdictions, including the state of Oregon. Quebec’s regulations allowing wheelchairs and mobility scooters on bike and roll routes and low-speed streets are already in place and can provide a potential model for BC to follow.

Please support this important advocacy motion. In addition, please consider proposing that your municipality and/or regional district write directly to Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit, advocating for this important change.

Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of BC (COSCO), Disability Alliance BC, HUB Cycling, and BC Cycling Coalition

coscobc.org    disabilityalliancebc.org    bikehub.ca    bccycling.ca