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.

• Here is a YouTube video outlining the issue with medication access in BC and here is its accompanying report.
• There is also a news release on the subject on the MedAccess BC website.

The above materials have been presented to representatives from BC PharmaCare and MedAccess BC is working to share them with MLAs.

Are you a Disabled Person with lived experience of the Family Law Act? An Invitation to join a dialogue about Family Law in BC.

B.C.’s Ministry of Attorney General (the Ministry) is pleased to invite People with Disabilities with lived experience in topics related to families to participate in an upcoming regional dialogue session on the modernization of the Family Law Act. The topics of the discussion will be:

• Parents’ and guardians’ responsibilities for making decisions about a child and spending time with a child
• Protection from family violence
• Parenting assessments and reports on the needs and views of a child

The session will be in person and limited to a small group of individuals with lived experience.

WHEN: April 8, 2024  1:30-3:00 PM

WHERE:
City Centre Branch of the Surrey Public Library
Room 401 – 10350 University Drive
Surrey, BC  V3T 4B8

For Those Who Live Outside the Lower Mainland

There is also an opportunity to register for a one-on-one Zoom conversation with Jewelles Smith about your experiences.

Participants will receive a $70 honorarium.

More information about the dialogue and how to register is available here: https://www.procnenavigation.com/family-law-act