This is the home page of CLBC’s new website. Stay up to date with the latest News and Stories from CLBC by visiting the “What’s New” section.
CLBC launches new website for individuals and families
Community Living BC has launched a new website at www.CommunityLivingBC.ca that aims to make it easier for individuals and families to find answers and information they need.
The new site, which is mobile-friendly, is organized around three questions: “Who does CLBC support?”, “What support is available?” and “How do I get support?” It includes sections like “How do I get started” and “Meet a CLBC facilitator.” All top level pages have a “What this page says” plain language summary.
The website has more information about how to get support, including the welcome and planning steps, options for connecting to community and CLBC services, and how CLBC works.
New website features include:
- simplified navigation
- an interactive office locator map
- accessibility tools
- an upgraded News & Stories section
Visit the site, and let us know what you think by sending an email to CLBCInfo@gov.bc.ca.
Beginning Fall 2018: An improved welcome and planning process
Starting in fall 2018, individuals and families approaching CLBC for support will have more options available to learn about CLBC and how they can plan for services.
Following significant testing and trialing, CLBC has created a series of workshops to welcome people to CLBC, and developed new options, together with partners like the Family Support Institute, to support the different ways individuals and families choose to plan for adulthood.
Invitations to attend the first workshop series will be going out to people new to CLBC from each local office in August and September. People new to CLBC will be encouraged to participate in these four Welcome Workshops to learn more about CLBC:
- Getting Started
- Community Connections
- Planning Choices
- CLBC – ‘The Real Deal’
The workshops will be led by an individual who receives support from CLBC, a family member and a CLBC staff person.
Dr. Michael J. Prince.
CLBC welcomes new Board Chair
CLBC welcomes Dr. Michael J. Prince as the new Chair of CLBC’s Board of Directors and thanks outgoing Chair Tom Christensen for his invaluable guidance during his term.
Dr. Prince, who began his term on July 1, is the Lansdowne professor of social policy at the University of Victoria, and a well-known expert in policies for people with disabilities. CLBC looks forward to his leadership and expertise.
CLBC Board Member Mike Watson (centre) joined the fun at the annual West Kootenay community barbeque in Castlegar.
Board members visit local communities
Each year, small groups of CLBC’s board members visit local communities to connect with individuals, families, Community Council members and CLBC staff to learn more about CLBC’s service delivery and the people CLBC supports. The visits are part of the board’s commitment to listen and learn which assists them in guiding CLBC’s work.
Over the recent months Board members visited Castlegar, Campbell River and Courtenay. Read more about these visits on the CLBC website under What’s New > News & Stories.
