Federal disability benefit approved in Ottawa
#COVIDdisabilityLegislation was passed Tuesday to give Canadian adults, youths and children with disabilities a one-time...
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Inclusion BC Annual Report, 2019-2020
News ReleaseInclusion BC Annual Report, 2019-2020. At Inclusion BC our focus this past year has been on ensuring people and their families live full and inclusive lives
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Investing in Inclusion and Equity for All
#COVIDdisabilityInclusion BC has submitted its recommendations to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services for the 2021 B.C. Budget. We recommended that they invest in inclusion and equity to build resilience for all of BC.
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Mildren DeHaan: Honouring a Leader in B.C.’s Community Living Movement
News Release“Mildred DeHaan was champion for change who helped create the community living movement in B.C.” ~ Karla Verschoor, Executive Director, Inclusion BC
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Essential Visitors Policy: Hospital Toolkit
#COVIDdisabilityEssential Visitors Policy: Hospital Toolkit Protecting your rights during hospital visits The updated Essential Visitors...
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Accessibility within the Justice System must be MEANINGFUL
AdvocacyMeaningful accessibility has never been more important for the broader society and for Indigenous peoples alike as it is now. #NAAW #IndigenizeAccessibility #DifferentTogether
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Thank you to our essential support workers!
#COVIDdisabilityFrom all of us at Inclusion BC, this is for you. Thank you to the essential workers who provide support to children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Terima kasih! Merci! Gracias! Stūtiyi! Xièxiè! Thank you!
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BC’s #NotJustAVisitor Policy – Safe and Supported in the Hospital
#COVIDdisabilityBC announces the revised "Essential Visits" policy to support people with disabilities during hospital visits. The visit policy now recognizes the special role of families and support staff for patients with disabilities. Plus 5 Things You Can Do
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Revised patient visitor/support policy and flexible family support
#COVIDdisabilityAdvocacy: Revised patient visitor/support policy and flexible family support Since the start of the pandemic, our...
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BC Families Need Flexibility, Financial Support, and Clarity
#COVIDdisabilityBC Family Survey: Presented to the Ministry of Children and Family Development. BC Families Need Flexibility, Financial Support, and Clarity
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Honouring the Memory of Ariis Knight
#COVIDdisabilityHonouring the Memory of Ariis Knight. The heartbreaking circumstances of her passing — she was denied access to support from her family and staff — demonstrate the need for a strong ethical framework to guide our pandemic response
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We’re Standing Strong Together
#COVIDdisabilityA message from Karla Verschoor, Inclusion BC. We’re standing strong together. We’re seeing extraordinary generosity and sacrifice to keep each other safe.
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