Tag: Province of BC

floating bus stop survey, next division call in and request for division newsletter submissions

To Members and Friends of the CCB BC-Yukon Division,   Hello, some important information for your consideration.   First, during a recent meeting of TransLink’s Access Transit Users Advisory Committee,  opinions were sought by Brian Patterson, Consultant with Urban Systems and his team who… Continue Reading “floating bus stop survey, next division call in and request for division newsletter submissions”

News Release – The B.C. government is providing a $1.35 million grant to continue to help and encourage people with disabilities apply for an RDSP

Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.   NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2022SDPR0035-000839 May 30, 2022   Funding helps people with disabilities plan financial futures VICTORIA – Hundreds of thousands of people living with disabilities will be supported with continued access to the… Continue Reading “News Release – The B.C. government is providing a $1.35 million grant to continue to help and encourage people with disabilities apply for an RDSP”

News Release – The B.C. government is providing a $3.162 million grant to the Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults program with assistive communication technology.

Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.   NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2022SDPR0034-000838 May 30, 2022   Communication technology supports independence, participation VICTORIA – People with severe communication disabilities will be able to access the augmentative communication technology and professional support they need… Continue Reading “News Release – The B.C. government is providing a $3.162 million grant to the Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults program with assistive communication technology.”

News Release – New funding supports deafblind people in B.C.

Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.   News Release Victoria Wednesday, June 1, 2022 8:30 AM Media Contacts Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Media Relations 778 974-3851   A new initiative will improve the quality of life for British Columbians living with hearing… Continue Reading “News Release – New funding supports deafblind people in B.C.”

OPINION: In Anticipation of a British Columbia Accessibility Act

When it comes to reducing barriers, B.C. has made progress, but still has a long way to go. Imagine for a moment you were the keynote speaker at an … OPINION: In Anticipation of a British Columbia Accessibility Act

White Cane Week Proclamation by the Province of British Columbia, February 7 to 13, 2021

White Cane Week Proclamation, 2021  Click to access White-Cane-Week-February-7-13-2021-Proclamation.pdf

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