Community Living BC is pleased to join communities across B.C. in recognizing October as Community Inclusion Month. This month allows us to honor the dedication of individuals, families, self-advocates, and community members who tirelessly work towards creating more inclusive communities and opportunities for all British...
The October edition of CLBC's Update for Individuals and Families is full of news, information, stories, resources and more!Topics in this edition include:🔹 CLBC and Government News- Celebrating Community Inclusion Month in B.C.- Working together to create the 2026-2029 CLBC Strategic Plan- October is Disability Employment Month in Canada- October is Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Awareness Month- October 13 is International Plain Language Day- CLBC celebrates Michelle Goos, Service Delivery Advisor at CLBC, for published research🔹 Self-Advocacy Corner- Register for the annual Self Advocate Leadership Retreat in Mission, B.C. - Join film screening and panel discussion on the past, present and future of community inclusion in B.C.- Resource covers how to respond to negative social media comments🔹 Staying Supported and Connected- Free online webcast with Partners for Planning: Introduction to the RDSP - Free Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) information webinars with the Plan Institute- A Place Where I Belong film resource hub- Stay at Easter Seals House when in Vancouver for medical treatment or respite- National Housing Forum explores innovative, inclusive housing- Get involved with the Home Sharing Support Society BC- Inclusion BC offers free one-on-one help with accessing disability benefits🔹 CLBC Community Councils- Community Councils leading recognition for Community Inclusion Month🔹 Stories and Celebrations- CLBC Board Member, Akshay Sachdeva, wins a DIVERSEcity Award- Things I wish people knew about FASD: Conversation with CLBC’s Myles Himmelreich- Melinda’s employment journey of overcoming challenges and achieving success- Dale and Leanne celebrate 17 years of employment at Starbucks- Treat Accessibility is making Halloween an accessible holiday for everyone🔗 Read the full update here: ow.ly/E3jN50X9V5A🔗 Subscribe to receive future updates by email here: ow.ly/NZjA50X9V6a... See MoreSee Less
CLBC's CEO, Ross Chilton, was pleased to attend and present at today’s Home Sharing Provider (HSP) Awards, where he had the honour of presenting the "Home Share Provider of the Year" award.The HSP Awards celebrate outstanding home sharing providers who make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people they support across the province. Congratulations to all of this year’s deserving award recipients! 🎉🔗 Visit Home Sharing Support Society BC's website to learn more about how they support the home sharing community: homesharingbc.ca/... See MoreSee Less
October 01, 2025
