Disability Alliance BC (DABC) is seeking a passionate and motivated advocate for social justice to work with our Access RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan) program team as a volunteer researcher. The candidate’s research will involve an environmental scan to examine disability benefits and financial literacy within the financial sector in BC.

An ideal candidate will have experience conducting research in topics related to finance, social justice, public health, social sciences, or related disciplines. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including use of statistical programming software, and experience working with data to compile statistical reports is preferred.

Interested candidates can send a CV and cover letter to: Cynthia Minh, cynthia@disabilityalliancebc.org

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FREE Webinar: Human Rights and Essential Support Persons in Healthcare Settings during the Pandemic Crisis

Hospitals and other healthcare settings have changed their visitor policies due to the pandemic crisis. This webinar will address the rights of people with disabilities to have their essential support person(s) or attendant(s) with them in hospitals, despite restrictive visitor policies.

Presented by Andrew Robb, Staff Lawyer, Disability Law Clinic at Disability Alliance BC

July 22, 2020, 11am to noon, on Zoom

The webinar will be recorded and will be available on our website after the broadcast. ASL interpretation and real-time captioning will be provided.

Download the flyer here: http://disabilityalliancebc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Webinar_-Human-Rights-and-Essential-Support-Persons-in-Healthcare-Settings-during-the-Pandemic-Crisis-2.pdf
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Meeting ID: 874 1926 6714

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British Columbians and Albertans receiving financial disability assistance are now eligible for low cost high speed Internet from TELUS VANCOUVER,...

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Health Justice is hiring a community engagement coordinator!

Health Justice is a new non-profit organization that uses research, education, and advocacy to improve the laws and policies that govern coercive health care in BC.

The successful applicant must have lived or living experience of involuntary treatment under BC’s Mental Health Act, as well as comfort being open about the fact that they have had that experience. ... See more

Health Justice is hiring for a fixed term role that will start September 1, 2020 and end January 31, 2023. We expect the role to be part-time at 21 hours per week (0.6FTE). For an applicant with significant experience, the role could be a manager-level position. The role will support our lived and l ... See more