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.

Open: May 1, 2026
Closes: When filled
Location: Vancouver BC
Category: Community and Social Services
Time commitment: 1 to 2 days a week at 4 to 8 hours a day

Who We Are

Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. We are a non-profit, charitable organization that champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities. 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. through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.

Job Description

DABC is seeking volunteers to assist us at our reception desk to provide clients, guests and callers with information on the various services that DABC provides such as applying for provincial and federal disability benefits, Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan, tax filings and tax credits, legal aid, and wheelchair accessible housing. Reception volunteers will be trained and mentored on an ongoing basis through regular supervision from the Advocacy Access Reception Coordinator, Advocacy Access Program Manager and Director of Tax AID and Access RDSP Programs. All of our current reception volunteers have lived experience with a disability.

Our Reception Volunteers:

• Support our reception team with clerical duties such as transcription of voicemails, scanning and printing projects and filing.
• Greet clients at our reception desk
• Keep detailed and accurate records of visitor requests
• Screen clients for eligibility of our services and conduct intake of client contact information for our waitlists

Reception Volunteers should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and staff across many diverse backgrounds
• Be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively with a team as well as independently
• Maintain a professional, respectful and empathetic demeanor with clients and have the ability to manage client expectations as it relates to the capacity and scope of DABC’s services
• Lived experience with disability

The following are strong assets for this position:

• Lived experience with provincial disability benefits (PWD/PPMB)
• Experience in the non-profit sector
• Experience supporting people with disabilities
• Knowledge and understanding of community resources available to people with disabilities

Volunteers may receive a small monthly honourarium for their contribution to DABC’s advocacy work. 

Hours Per Week: 1-2 shifts per week (shifts are 4 or 8 hours)

DABC is an open and diverse organization that promotes inclusive hiring practices. We encourage applications from qualified applicants who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and of all sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities. People with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Please send an email expressing your interest with the subject line “Volunteer Application”, along with a resume to sharareh@dabc.ca. Inquires about this position may be emailed to the above noted email address. In the interest of fairness during the recruitment process, meeting requests regarding this position will not be granted. No phone calls, please.