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July 27, 2021
An important message from Dr. Bonnie Henry and self advocates

The COVID-19 pandemic has been very hard for all of us....
July 22, 2021
CLBC Board Chair re-appointed to second term

Community Living BC (CLBC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael...
July 16, 2021
Important information for service providers in B.C.’s North and Interior regarding wildfires

Dear Service Providers and Caregivers, As you are aware, fire and...
July 14, 2021
Make sure you are prepared for B.C.’s wildfire season

The recent evacuations in the province due to wildfires are a...
June 21, 2021
CLBC recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day

On June 21, we join people in communities across the province...
June 15, 2021
CLBC improves home sharing monitoring and supports

Community Living BC (CLBC) is launching an updated three-year plan to...
June 10, 2021
CLBC’s monitoring framework: How you can know services are safe

When self advocates and their families receive Community Living BC’s (CLBC)...
June 01, 2021
Statement on Kamloops Residential School burial site

CLBC’s Board and staff are deeply saddened to learn of the...
May 28, 2021
Celebrating AccessAbility Week 2021 – Message from CLBC CEO Ross Chilton

From May 30 to June 5, we mark AccessAbility Week in...

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"As I learned more, did my research and talked to people I trusted, I started to figure I probably need to do this for myself and to protect my community and my family" hear from Michelle and other self advocates about deciding to get the COVID-19 vaccine: https://vimeo.com/578229196
British Columbians are being asked to take precautions this week, as @environmentca has issued another heat warning for most of the province. Learn more and find helpful information for keeping cool and healthy: http://ow.ly/Nt7950FFCDv via @BCGovNews #bcheatwave
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The COVID 19 pandemic has been very hard for all of us. We have missed seeing our friends and doing the things in our community that make us happy. But now, in British Columbia, we are very close to beating COVID and making ourselves and our communities safe thanks to vaccines.Building on our success, we need as many people as possible to get their vaccinations.Visit the "You Can Too!" webpage to find video messages from Dr. Bonnie Henry and self advocate leaders to let those who may be hesitating know, they can get their shots too! You can also find links to helpful information and resources.If you are a self advocate or family member who is still trying to decide, please take the time to review the page and the videos.If you are a service provider, please share this page with your staff and the individuals and families you support.www.communitylivingbc.ca/youcantoo/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Krystian Shaw founded the The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter, “Putting Kamloops on the Map” and has become a fierce advocate for inclusion and eliminating stigma and discrimination, supported along the way by his support workers, friends, and mother Linda.Throughout his journey, Krystian has interviewed people worldwide, given multiple speeches, won provincial and national awards, and put his story in Canada 150th Anniversary Book. Check out this video created by Shaw Spotlight to learn more about Krystian, his story, his work and his advocacy: ... See MoreSee Less

Born with an intellectual disability, Krystian Shaw never doubted he could pursue his dream.

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No matter what your disability is, you can accomplish a lot in this world and have a life filled with love and joy! That's what Krystian Shaw will tell you. ...

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