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Introducing the Reducing Poverty Initiative

August 16, 2024 by DABC

The National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR) proudly announces a fully funded initiative to reduce poverty through early intervention and occupational rehabilitation. Funded by the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada, this program supports individuals who are injured or become ill outside of work, as well as their employers, aiding in the return-to-work process with Certified Disability Management Professionals (CDMPs).

Program Highlights:

  • Eligibility: Individuals off work due to injury/illness outside of work, and employers
    needing accommodations. Please view eligibility section of website to learn more.
  • Supports Available: Access to physical and mental health treatment, case
    management, workplace accommodations, and more.
  • Locations: Prince George, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Vancouver and surrounding area up
    to 75km.

For more details and to apply, visit Reducing Poverty Initiative.

Survey on Medical Chemical Sensitivity

July 19, 2024 by DABC

Are your healthcare needs fully understood and addressed?

If you live with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) in British Columbia, the Environmental Health Association of Québec (ASEQ-EHAQ) wants to hear from you!

Share your experiences and help them advocate for more inclusive and supportive healthcare services.

Take their survey now here and be a voice for change.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 20, 2024 by DABC

Image with 3 illustrations: an eagle representing First Nations, a narwhal representing Inuit, and a violin representing Métis. These illustrations are placed around the date "June 21" and surrounded by multicoloured smoke that represents Indigenous traditions, spirituality, inclusion and diversity. Text: National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 #NIPD2024
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day (#NIPD), which celebrates the culture, heritage, societal contributions and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across the country.

Indigenous Tourism BC has compiled a list of some key NIPD events in BC, which you can find here. Many are free. We encourage you to check out these or other events where you live.

We’d also like to highlight the work of two of our community partners:

  • Our Access RDSP partner Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (IDC/BCANDS) celebrates their 33rd year of successfully delivering Indigenous disability programs and services across Canada this year! Learn about their work here: https://www.bcands.bc.ca/.
  • Our Tax AID partner Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society is hosting an NIPD celebration tomorrow in Kelowna. Details here. They are also celebrating an anniversary this year: their 50th! Learn about their work here: http://www.kfs.bc.ca/.