Island Ops
202-155 Skinner Street V9R5E8 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Participants will receive micro-credentials for in-demand opportunities, including emerging technologies, health services and climate action! http://ow.ly/Ymni50DBRbN

"With every interview that comes, I try to learn and improve." http://ow.ly/yQW450DdJiK

The grant helps eligible, provincial non-profit organizations and federally registered charities provide 12-week work experience opportunities for people with disabilities and multiple barriers who are eligible for disability benefits. http://ow.ly/uSXh50Dg3VU

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Island Ops’ Self-Employment Program provides small business training to those with physical and mental disabilities. Our free, government-funded program offers support to motivated individuals that want develop and launch their own business! The Self-Employment Information Session is an opportunity to learn about:... -The benefits of our program -The requirements to join -How IslandOps can lead to successful self-employment Interested? Contact us by phone at 250-741-8116 or by email at [email protected]!

"We need to invest in money now or we're going to have a bigger crisis than we already have." http://ow.ly/vZBC50D80Mh

Here's to 2021!

Our updated holiday hours

British Columbians will soon be able to apply for the BC Recovery Benefit. This one-time, tax-free payment of up to $1,000 for families and single parents, and ...up to $500 for individuals, will help support British Columbians who are dealing with the pressures of COVID-19. To apply and determine eligibility you will need your: Social insurance number 2019 income tax notice of assessment from the CRA If applicable, spouse’s 2019 income tax notice of assessment from the CRA Direct deposit information Learn more: gov.bc.ca/recoverybenefit

Parksville will receive 87 units, Nanaimo will gain 61 units, and 35 units will be built in Tofino. https://www.cheknews.ca/province-announces-nearly-200-unit/

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The project began in 2015 as guerrilla art in Times Square commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. http://ow.ly/7YPA50CCdLt

Art accessibility problems may have found a solution due to COVID-19’s impact on everyday life: digitalization. http://ow.ly/AWcm50Cm6o8

CBC Asks three young Canadians how they see the pandemic changing the workplace for people with disabilities. http://ow.ly/8SWj50CjgVD

When this dad found playgrounds didn't work for his disabled daughter, he build ones everyone could enjoy.

Rebirth Garments that makes fashion-forward clothes designed to adapt to different bodies and gender identities. http://ow.ly/kKCf50C0h3e

"I also couldn’t actually remember the last time I had a normal workweek that didn’t involve losing hours at a time to simple distractions, feeling massively overwhelmed by my growing to-do list, and avoiding even the simplest projects. " http://ow.ly/CYgN50BZd4A

Today (Wednesday) is the last day of advance in person voting before general voting all day on Saturday, Oct 24. If you haven't mailed your Vote-By-Mail package... yet, you can drop it off at an election office. Find all the info you need to vote on our #BCVotes2020 page! https://inclusionbc.org/bc-votes-2020/ See more