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BC’s #NotJustAVisitor Policy – Safe and Supported in the Hospital

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BC 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

Revised patient visitor/support policy and flexible family support

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Advocacy: Revised patient visitor/support policy and flexible family support Since the start of the pandemic, our...

BC Families Need Flexibility, Financial Support, and Clarity

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BC Family Survey: Presented to the Ministry of Children and Family Development. BC Families Need Flexibility, Financial Support, and Clarity

Honouring the Memory of Ariis Knight

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Honouring 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

We’re Standing Strong Together

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A message from Karla Verschoor, Inclusion BC. We’re standing strong together. We’re seeing extraordinary generosity and sacrifice to keep each other safe.

Re-imagining Community Inclusion during the Pandemic

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The Re-imagining Community Inclusion (RCI) Steering Committee is now providing a direct line of communication for self-advocates, families, stakeholders, and agencies to speak with the B.C. government about its COVID-19 Response Plan.