Released: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 1:30 PM Employers in British Columbia are receiving support to create inclusive work environments for people with disabilities through a $4.8-million grant from the Province. “Many people with disabilities are interested in securing a good …
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New supports for students with disabilities make education more accessible
Released: Monday, May 31, 2021 9:00 AM Students with disabilities enrolled at public post-secondary institutions are receiving more supports to help them succeed in their studies and train for a range of in-demand careers. “Every British Columbian deserves the opportunity …
Provincial funding supports people with disabilities
Released: Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:30 AM In celebration of British Columbia’s fourth annual AccessAbility Week, people with disabilities will be supported through $500,000 in new community grants aimed at improving accessibility and inclusion. AccessAbility Week highlights the efforts of …
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Released: Friday, May 21, 2021 2:45 PM Not-for-profit groups that deliver social services to people and families throughout the Fraser Valley are receiving support through B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants program. “Since the start of the pandemic, the not-for-profit sector has …
Grant supports culture of accommodation in the workplace
Released: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 8:00 AM Individuals who are dealing with a mental or physical health impairment will be better supported to safely return to work, thanks to new funding for the National Institute of Disability Management and Research …
Legislation will build a more accessible, inclusive B.C.
Released: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 1:47 PM New accessibility legislation will set British Columbia on the path to a more accessible and inclusive province for people with disabilities and their support networks. If passed, the accessible British Columbia act will …
More supportive homes coming to Chilliwack
Released: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:00 PM The Province, through BC Housing, has purchased the former Travelodge Hotel in Chilliwack to provide over 80 new supportive homes for people in the community experiencing homelessness. “These homes will provide the foundation …
NDP MLAs Dan Coulter and Kelli Paddon say new ecosystem projects in the Chilliwack area will help restore and protect our habitats and wildlife
CHILLIWACK – New Democrat MLAs Dan Coulter and Kelli Paddon say that funding through BC’s Economic Recovery Plan will help restore ecosystems, wildlife and habitats in the Chilliwack area, ensuring their health and resilience in a changing climate. Both projects in the area …
NDP MLA’s Dan Coulter and Kelli Paddon say multiculturalism grants will help fight racism in Chilliwack area
CHILLIWACK- Chilliwack MLA Dan Coulter says multiculturalism grant funding will help local organizations fight systemic racism throughout the Chilliwack area. This year, priority was given to projects addressing anti-Indigenous, anti-Asian and anti-Black racism. “We know that Indigenous, Black and People of Colour in Canada experience pervasive and systemic …
NDP MLAs say new, affordable rentals coming to Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK – NDP MLAs Dan Coulter and Kelli Paddon say 74 new, affordable rental homes are coming to Chilliwack for people who experience mobility challenges, seniors, and families with low to moderate incomes. “These 74 new homes will ensure that as …