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Laying the foundation for more integrated services
April 9th, 2013
The BC government continues to move forward on implementing the 12-point plan for improving services for people with developmental disabilities. The foundation has now been laid for a new integrated service delivery model and a simplified youth transition to the Persons with Disability (PWD) designation process, and CLBC continues to deliver on its commitment to
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Changes support youth transition to CLBC
April 2nd, 2013
Youth with developmental disabilities will have increased support and advocacy during their transition to Community Living BC’s adult services, as the BC government moves to broaden the Representative for Children and Youth mandate. To learn more, please click here.
Three Regional Projects to Expand Job Opportunities for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
March 26th, 2013
Community Living British Columbia has announced that Thompson-Cariboo, Central-Upper Vancouver Island and Simon Fraser have been selected as the three BC regions to host a community pilot project focused on increasing job opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities in BC who are able and want to work. Today’s announcement delivers on a commitment in CLBC’s Community Action
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Community Action Employment Plan
March 11th, 2013
Community Living British Columbia released a three-year Employment Plan to help increase the number of job opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities who wish to work in their communities. Among other things, the plan sets a target to increase employment of individuals served by CLBC by 1,200 people over three years – from the current
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B.C. is embracing ability, encouraging inclusion
March 11th, 2013
The BC government is marking the third anniversary of Canada’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities with new funding and initiatives that build on B.C.’s leadership as an inclusive, accessible province, announced Minister of Social Development, Moira Stilwell, M.D. Please click here to read the full News Release from
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