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Plan Institute is seeking a Program Coordinator (1-Year Contract, Part Time)
Plan Institute is a nationally registered charity, whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to lead a good life.
As part of the Programs team, the Program Coordinator will support the planning, implementation, outreach, and evaluation of several key Plan Institute projects and initiatives. The individual in this role must be able to work independently and in collaboration with Plan Institute team members, contractors, and partner organizations. The Program Coordinator must also be comfortable offering direct support to a variety of community members over the phone and via email.
PI welcomes and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Accessible formats and communication supports are available for applicants by request; please contact info@planinstitute.ca.
View the job posting here: https://charityvillage.com/jobs/program-coordinator-1-year-contract-in-burnaby-burnaby-heights-willingdon-heights-west-central-valley-british-columbia-v5c-ca/
Medicines Access Coalition – BC (MedAccess BC) has shared some of their recent initiatives with DABC.
The above materials have been presented to representatives from BC PharmaCare and MedAccess BC is working to share them with MLAs.
All things exciting at Disability Alliance BC!
Find the most current news from DABC and selected community news here.
Please note that Disability Alliance BC will be closed on Monday, October 13th for the Thanksgiving Day stat holiday. Apologies for any inconvenience!
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.
