The B.C. government is extending the provincial temporary crisis supplement for people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As…
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Emergency supports extended for vulnerable people
The B.C. government announced today (July 6) it is extending federal employment insurance exemptions and the provincial temporary crisis supplement. These extensions will help ensure…
Local cities developing poverty reduction action plans
With grant support from the Poverty Reduction Planning and Action Program, the City of Cranbrook in partnership with the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK)…
Funding help for home share, support service providers
Provincial emergency COVID-19 funding will be distributed through Community Living BC (CLBC) to ensure people with developmental disabilities stay supported and safe during the pandemic,…
New emergency supports for the most vulnerable
To ensure B.C.’s most vulnerable – including people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors – do not encounter additional barriers during the COVID-19…
Reminder: have your say on accessibility, inclusion
British Columbians with experience or ideas about accessibility in the province are invited to take 10 minutes to share their feedback before a consultation closes…
October is Community Inclusion Month
Letter to the Editor This month is a time to recognize people with developmental disabilities and celebrate the importance of all people being able to…
Province will fund local poverty reduction strategies
Local governments are being supported in developing local poverty reduction strategies to lift people up, break the cycle of poverty and build a better B.C….
College literacy programs to get funds
The British Columbia government Sept. 9 announced more than 90 communities with Community Adult Literacy Programming (CALP) will be sharing $2.4 million program funding, including…
In celebration of Disability Employment Month
Letter to the Editor September is Disability Employment Month in British Columbia. This is a time to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities in…