Building a More Inclusive Future:

In a move toward greater equity and inclusion, Inclusion BC has formally shared a series of position statements with the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and the Minister of Health. These statements reflect the organization’s unwavering commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in British Columbia.

Inclusion BC’s position statements result from thoughtful consultation with people with lived experience, families, member organizations, and advocates. They cover key areas that deeply affect the quality of life and inclusion for people with disabilities. The message is clear: people with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve to live with dignity, autonomy, and full participation in their communities.

By sending these letters, Inclusion BC advocates for policy changes and invites government leaders to engage in meaningful partnerships. The calls to action emphasizes the need for accessible and inclusive systems and solutions that respond to diverse needs and for collaborative efforts that centre the voices of those most impacted.

This outreach comes at a critical moment. Many people with disabilities in BC continue to face systemic barriers to inclusion, such as limited access to health care and entrenched poverty. These position statements offer a clear, values-based framework for addressing these challenges and advancing toward a truly inclusive society.

Inclusion BC’s letters are a hopeful reminder that change is possible — and that by working together, government, communities, and advocates can create a future where everyone belongs. As British Columbians, we all have a role to play in building our communities.

 

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Letter to the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Hon. Sheila Malcolmson

Re: Meeting request to address income security of people with Intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families

April 2025

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Letter to the Minister of Health, Hon. Josie Osborne

Re: Meeting request about urgent health priorities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

April 2025

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