Inclusion BC
227 Sixth Street V3L 3A5 New Westminster, BC, Canada

Good morning! It's your reminder to use our #ExclusionTracker - report whenever your child has been excluded from #bced - https://buff.ly/3fjbVFp Examples of #exclusion Gradual entry - no plan for full days, inaccessible playgrounds, no accommodations or adapted work, & more

Learn more about the work being led by our federal partners to address the inclusive housing gap for people with intellectual disabilities across Canada.

"Dubbed Don’t Be That Person," the video (shot by Sea to Sky Media) is about best practices for speaking to and about people with diverse abilities, and features self advocates Jeevan Basra, Danielle Burns, Krista Milne and Michaela Robinson." #bced #theRword #inclusion #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Digital Jumpstart is a free online program that helps people with disabilities improve their digital literacy so they have the confidence to take their next ste...ps join a job placement or readiness program, return to school, join the workforce, or simply become more confident using a computer. If you know someone who may be interested, please ask them to contact Gordon at 1-877-673-4636 ext 172, or www.neilsquire.ca/digitaljumpstart. See more

- What makes a successful self-advocacy group? - Have you thought about joining or forming such a group? You're invited to a free webinar hosted by Self-Advocates of Semiahmoo - SAS on December 3 to discuss these questions & learn more! Register: https://bit.ly/3jZBImE Please share!

Please share widely! "Having a child with complex disabilities in BC should not be a ticket to poverty. Not until our kids are valued by our government will we see inclusion and equality in our province.

Our member agencies like Inclusion Langley Society work with their local communities to support vulnerable community members, including individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families, throughout the life span.

Pls share! A new program from our friends at @BCANDS1 can help indigenous students with limited financial means to get a laptop and accessories for school. More: http://www.bcands.bc.ca/isslp/ #bced #inclusion

Here’s a Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC) Article about Chorus Apartments. This model works and we intend to build more inclusive and affordable housing with ...our public and private partners. In the comments below, you will see a link to a housing survey for Surrey’s Housing Needs Report. Please take the survey and support inclusive housing for people who have disabilities. See more

Interested in a good job working with great people while helping to advance inclusion? Our members are hiring in communities across BC. https://inclusionbc.org/community-careers/

Join us in celebrating the contributions and general awesomeness of our indigenous friends & neighbours with #disabilities! #inclusion #IDAM

Are you a people person? Looking for a good job working with great people while helping to advance inclusion? - Our members are hiring in communities across BC. https://inclusionbc.org/community-careers/

A reminder about this important program, with thanks to TELUS for responding to our calls back in April about the need to ensure people with #disabilities can #StayConnected during the pandemic.

Join CLBC on November 17 at 3pm for a call on COVID-19 plus a special award presentation. At the start of the call, CLBC will recognize four winners of the 2020... Widening Our World award for exceptional efforts to support individuals and families during the pandemic. The usual health and safety updates will follow, with Dr. Daniele Behn Smith, Deputy Provincial Health Officer and CLBC CEO Ross Chilton answering questions. Details: https://mailchi.mp//join-clbcs-nov-17-call-on-covid-19-plu

The innovative pilot program to help BC housing providers and wheelchair users better match #accessible social housing availability & need is led by our friends at Disability Alliance BC and was recently approved to move from a pilot to a full-fledged program -- check it out and share widely!

Families of K-12 students needing help during #COVID-19 will learn what they can expect from schools through a series of free online conversations from the BCE...dAccess Society. First talk this Sunday - register today! Read more https://lttr.ai/Yk7W @redcrosscanada @ESDC_GC #bcpoli #bced #Accessibility

Many people don’t realize how impactful it was when Wayne Gretzky advocated for Joey Moss to get paid a real wage for real work. That small action by an Edmo...nton hockey hero was one of the biggest things that happened for disability inclusion in our city. People started to see the disabled as capable and employable. Joey showed us what it looked like when someone with a disability was included and was respected for his abilities. Wayne treated Joey as a human being and not as a charity case. He recognized his real value and skills and advocated for him to find real employment. Joey’s legacy and advocacy helped to elevate an awareness of disability employment, inclusion and paid work for others with disabilities Edit*** Coincidentally, October is Disability Employment Awareness Month In Alberta. #DEAM #RIP

If you haven't applied yet for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) so that you can be eligible for this and other benefits, you now have until December 31 to apply!

Check out this initiative to match #accessible #affordablehousing with wheelchair users in the greater Vancouver region. #inclusivehousing https://www.facebook.com/TheRightFitProject/

We've been celebrating the theme of #inclusivehousing throughout October to mark #CommunityInclusionMonth and this new opportunity is a great way to round it out! Please share widely!

#COVID19 has highlighted the critical role of caregivers in supporting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. We need to stop taking this vital role for granted, whether it's in home share, family or other support models!

We thank Linda for her many years of service to our community and wish her all the best in this new chapter!

COVID-19 has had a drastic impact on employment for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Inclusion Canada and CASDA are excited to announc...e the launch of the Employment Recovery Project! This project will work with Ready, Willing and Able to address inclusive employment needs that emerged as a result of COVID-19. See more

Learn more about disability activist Sarah Jama, keynote speaker for our free Nov 13 Webinar on transforming advocacy into action. Part of our 2020-21 #VirtualLearningSeries https://www.cbc.ca/radio/upclose/sarah-jama-1.4182366