BC Coalition of People with Disabilities’ Board, staff and volunteers are saddened by the passing of Wally Pescott, longtime friend and supporter of the BCCPD. Our sincere condolences go out to his friends and family.
His obituary can be found in March 17th’s issue of the Vancouver Sun:
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As we reported in late September, DABC prepared a document that aims to highlight key election issues within the disability community and advocates for a
BC NDP Response to DABC’s Election Asks | DABC
As we reported in late September, DABC prepared a document that aims to highlight key election issues within the disability community and advocates for a provincial government that actively includes people with disabilities in shaping the future of our province. You can download it here: https://dis...
Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. Our mission is to support people, with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in the community. We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, 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).
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.
