Immunization protocols and priority of people with intellectual disabilities
#COVIDdisabilityUpdate on BC’s Immunization Strategy and People with Intellectual Disabilities Inclusion BC and the Canadian...
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Webinar on the impact of the pandemic on families of children with special needs
#COVIDdisabilityAbout the Event On January 12, 2021, Simon Fraser University hosted a dialogue about the...
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New funding helps people with disabilities return to work
#COVIDdisabilityNews Release from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction People with developmental disabilities...
Read More COVID-19 Update #CovidDisability
#COVIDdisabilityAs BC rolls out its vaccination strategy, we have been receiving questions about the process...
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New: BC Covid Recovery Benefit and Changes to PWD Supplement
#COVIDdisabilityThe Province of BC has announced a new BC Recovery Benefit. Amounts are determined on...
Read More Vaccine Distribution Through a Disability Lens
#COVIDdisabilityVaccine Distribution and a Disability Lens News about successful Covid-19 vaccines has prompted a lot...
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Left Out: Children and youth with special needs in the pandemic
#COVIDdisabilityBC’s Representative for Children and Youth, Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, released a report yesterday addressing the...
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Covid-19 and the Ethical Framework
#COVIDdisabilityCovid-19 and the Ethical Framework BC is in the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic....
Read More Disability Services Not Included in New Restrictions
#COVIDdisabilityBC’s Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry announced new restrictions on social gatherings and group physical...
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BC Election 2020
#COVIDdisabilityThe BC election will be held on October 24th, 2020. Inclusion BC wrote to the...
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15 ways to stay connected during Covid-19
#COVIDdisability15 ways to stay connected during Covid-19 To stay safe this year, many people have...
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Inclusion Canada Applauds Government Commitment to Disability Inclusion Plan
#COVIDdisabilityInclusion Canada is a national federation of 13 provincial-territorial associations and over 300 local associations...
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Access Denied: CBC radio series
#COVIDdisabilityAccess Denied: CBC Early Edition Series by Cathy Browne Access Denied is an excellent series...
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Back to School 2020
#COVIDdisabilityBack to school is an exciting time. It’s also stressful for many families, especially in...
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BC Family and Student Education Survey
#COVIDdisabilityFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Survey: parents of students with special needs concerned about return to school...
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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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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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Essential Visitors Policy: Hospital Toolkit
#COVIDdisabilityEssential Visitors Policy: Hospital Toolkit Protecting your rights during hospital visits The updated Essential Visitors...
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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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