DABC Update: PWD Rates and Transportation Support Allowance

by | Aug 16, 2016 | News

In June, we mentioned an update about the changes to the bus pass program for people receiving the Persons with Disabilities benefit (PWD). These changes begin on September 1st 2016. We thought you would find it useful to see the new PWD rate system as it incorporates...

Tax AID DABC is One Year Old Today

by | Jul 18, 2016 | News

A year ago today, Disability Alliance BC launched its Tax Assistance and Information for People with Disabilities (Tax AID DABC) program. The program’s focus is to help people receiving PWD/PPMB benefits who have not filed their taxes for multiple years to catch...

Partnership with Safe Harbour: Respect for All

by | Jul 5, 2016 | News

Safe Harbour: Respect for All is a long-standing program coordinated by AMSSA that provides diversity training and resources to businesses, institutions and organizations. Interactive Safe Harbour workshops have been delivered to managers and staff of over 1,000...

Greg’s Movie Reviews for June

by | Jun 30, 2016 | News

      About the movie:  It’s about Dory looking for her family She ran into crabs, fish and an octopus while trying to find her mom and dad She reconnected with her friend Destiny who is a whale Marlin and Nemo, the clown fish, helped Dory find...

Disability Alliance of BC; Step-by-Step Legal Resource

by | Jun 21, 2016 | News

It’s become clear to the DABC that many people with disabilities do not understand their legal rights and responsibilities around disclosure of their disability in the context of employment.  They have created a new guide to inform and assist people with...