2007
July 6, 2007
Initial public meetings focused on increased need for education, housing
VERNON – Family members and stakeholders are interested in more education about planning for the future of their children with developmental disabilities, they told the Community Living BC (CLBC) North Okanagan Community Council. More than one hundred stakeholders met and spoke with council members at the community council’s first public meetings in Vernon, Revelstoke and Salmon Arm from June 18 to 21.
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June 25, 2007
Northwest community council will foster inclusive communities
TERRACE – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Northwest community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (100KB pdf)
June 18, 2007
Peace District community council will foster inclusive communities
DAWSON CREEK – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Peace District community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (102KB pdf)
June 12, 2007
Richmond Delta community council will foster inclusive communities
RICHMOND – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Richmond Delta community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (103KB pdf)
June 8, 2007
South Island community council will foster inclusive communities
VICTORIA – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its South Island community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (103KB pdf)
June 7, 2007
Prince George community council will foster inclusive communities
PRINCE GEORGE – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Prince George community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (100KB pdf)
June 6, 2007
North Shore Coast community council will foster inclusive communities
NORTH VANCOUVER – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its North Shore Coast community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (102KB pdf)
April 30, 2007
Vancouver community council will foster inclusive communities
VANCOUVER – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Vancouver community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
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April 26, 2007
Central & South Okanagan community council will foster inclusive communities
KELOWNA – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Central and South Okanagan community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (103KB pdf)
April 26, 2007
Surrey community council will foster inclusive communities
SURREY – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Surrey community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (101KB pdf)
April 24, 2007
Central Island community council will foster inclusive communities
NANAIMO – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Central Island community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (101KB pdf)
April 23, 2007
Simon Fraser community council will foster inclusive communities
BURNABY – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Simon Fraser community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (104KB pdf)
April 19, 2007
First Nations elder to bless the new CLBC community living centre
PRINCE GEORGE – Community Living BC’s (CLBC) Prince George community living centre is inviting the public to attend their open house where a local First Nations elder will bless the new facility.
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April 2, 2007
Upper Fraser community council will foster inclusive communities
ABBOTSFORD – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Upper Fraser community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (101KB pdf)
March 15, 2007
East Kootenays community council will foster inclusive communities
CRANBROOK – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its East Kootenays community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (99KB pdf)
March 12, 2007
Fair will provide information to Chinese community about developmental disabilities
VANCOUVER – An information fair, which will be held on Saturday, March 24, will provide the Lower Mainland’s Chinese population with information for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Full news release (87KB pdf)
March 6, 2007
Foster families to benefit from $31M in new funding
VICTORIA – The majority of B.C.’s foster families will receive a rate increase of at least $200 per month, incrementally over the next three years, Children and Family Development Minister Tom Christensen announced.
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Questions & Answers (32KB pdf)
February 27, 2007
Committee will provide inside voice to CLBC
VANCOUVER – Family members and people with developmental disabilities now have a greater opportunity to influence Community Living BC (CLBC) decisions, thanks to a newly created advisory committee.
Full news release (93KB pdf)
February 26, 2007
North Island community council will foster inclusive communities
COURTENAY – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its North Island community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (100KB pdf)
February 22, 2007
West Kootenays community council will foster inclusive communities
CASTLEGAR – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its West Kootenays community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (97KB pdf)
February 22, 2007
Thompson-Cariboo community council will foster inclusive communities
KAMLOOPS – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Thompson-Cariboo community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (101KB pdf)
February 19, 2007
CLBC responds to community requests for new & enhanced service delivery in the North
SMITHERS – In response to local concerns regarding services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities, Community Living BC (CLBC) will be working directly with families in Smithers, Burns Lake and Hazleton to review, rework and reorganize the required supports to better meet their needs.
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February 15, 2007
Grants allow children to remain at home with their families
VANCOUVER – Seven BC families, who have children with developmental disabilities, have been awarded grants totalling more than $230,000.
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February 13, 2007
Grants give more options for adults with developmental disabilities who have left school
VANCOUVER – Community Living BC (CLBC) will provide four groups with funding to support young adults with developmental disabilities who have left school within the last three years to obtain employment or engage in meaningful community activities. The Young Adults Community Options Initiative provided $156,000 for two one-time grants and one three-year grant to assist individuals in this age-bracket in an innovative way.
Full news release (88KB pdf)
February 7, 2007
CLBC offers more flexible hours to meet with individuals & families
VANCOUVER – Community Living BC (CLBC) has expanded their hours of availability in order to provide increased opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and families.
Full news release (90KB pdf)
February 5, 2007
Vernon community council will foster inclusive communities
VERNON – Community Living BC (CLBC) has now finalized the members of its Vernon community council, which will give community and business leaders the opportunity to work with families to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Full news release (100KB pdf)
January 29, 2007
Art created by people with developmental disabilities raffled off at open house
VERNON – Community Living BC’s (CLBC) Vernon community living centre is inviting the public to attend their open house at which artwork, created by people with developmental disabilities, will be raffled off to some very lucky winners.
Full news release (87KB pdf)
January 23, 2007
Project gives people with developmental disabilities freedom to choose their home
VANCOUVER – Individuals with developmental disabilities are exploring options other than traditional staffed residential resources, thanks to Community Living BC’s (CLBC) Residential Options Project. The project, which began this September, has given people across the province the opportunity to identify the residential support that works best for them – rather than placing them in a situation that is not ideal.
Full news release (94KB pdf)
