CLBC is Working to Improve its Planning Support

CLBC would like to invite you to provide input on how it can better support individuals and their families to plan. Background CLBC is currently working on a project to improve its planning support to individuals and their families.  Our research shows that:...

Disability Alliance BC (DABC) Community Update

As of March 22, 2017, nurse practitioners are included on the list of health professionals who can certify the impacts of impairments for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). Nurse practitioners can help people who have one or more disabilities that affect vision,...

DABC Update: Alternative Hearing Assistance Supplement

Effective April 1, 2017 the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) has introduced a $100 monthly Alternative Hearing Assistance supplement. The supplement was implemented following a human rights complaint supported by lawyers at the BC Public...

DABC Call for Nominations

Nominations for Disability Alliance BC’s (DABC) Board of Directors are now being accepted. To be eligible, an individual must be: A person with a disability A member in good standing with DABC Interested individuals should submit a written expression of interest to...

Lifetime Networks Spring Programs

Lifetime Networks understands the importance of friendship as being one of the cornerstones to a fulfilling life. Through the programs at Lifetime Networks they help people with disabilities develop and maintain lasting friendships. Click here to access their 2017...

Community Update: DABC Translation of Help Sheets

This memo just came in from Disability Alliance BC: Community Update Two DABC Help Sheets Translated Into Five Languages Dear Community Partner, We recently had two of our Help Sheets translated: Help Sheet #14: Registered Disability Savings Plan and the Disability...