Community Living BC (CLBC) is supporting a government initiative to find and inform former residents of Woodlands Institution and Woodlands School about a new initiative to extend compensation to survivors. See the recent announcement here.
CLBC is asking individuals, families, caregivers and service providers to help former residents to contact the provincial government to determine if they may be eligible. Click here to read the government Information Bulletin.
Former residents, their guardians or caregivers can call toll free or email:
Every July, Disability Pride Month celebrates the strength, diversity and resilience of the disabled community.#DisabilityPrideMonth is a time to honour the history of the disability rights movement while uplifting the lived experiences, voices, and contributions of people with disabilities today. This month reminds us that disability is not something to be hidden or pitied, but an important part of human diversity. This month is about fighting stigma, promoting inclusion, and advocating for equal access and opportunity.Learn more about this month, the Disability Pride flag and Tilly Nelson Photo's 2025 Disability Pride Project here: ... See MoreSee Less
Every July, Disability Pride Month celebrates the strength, diversity and resilience of the disabled community. This month of recognition stems from a powerful act of protest in 1990 when over 1,000 p...
CLBC's Editorial Team is made up of self-advocates from around the province. They share their thoughts about the importance of highlighting #selfadvocacy leadership in the latest edition of Celebrate Diverse Abilities magazine:"Self-advocacy is a rights movement that started many years ago. It is made up of people who live with developmental disabilities who are working for the right to speak up and make life decisions without control. To be a self-advocate is to have a voice, to be respected, and to be equal partners in decisions that impact us.When people take the time to listen and learn from us, they see that we have a lot to contribute and we can help make our communities better. We can also mentor younger people to become self-advocates."Read the full message from the Editorial Team here: ... See MoreSee Less
A message from the Editorial Team Thank you for reading the stories in this magazine about people who are self-advocacy leaders. When thinking about a theme for this edition, the Editorial Team, made ...
