We at BCACL envision an inclusive education culture that celebrates and embraces uniqueness, has appropriate supports and resources, and provides equitable access to lifelong learning.
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*Important clarification notice: BCACL is separate from Community Living BC (CLBC) which is the government funding body for adults with developmental disabilities.
The BC Association for Community Living (BCACL) is a non-profit federation working with partners to build community and to enhance the lives of children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families by supporting abilities, promoting action and advancing rights, responsibilities and social justice. More about us…
What's New
January 20, 2012
BCACL has issued a press release in response to the results of an internal review of Community Living BC (CLBC), the government funding body that provides supports to people with developmental disabilities. ...
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January 9, 2012
The Canadian Inclusive Lives Learning Initiative (CILLI), based out of the Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship at UBC, was featured in a December 18, 2011 article in the Globe and Mail. BCACL provided scholarships for 14 people to attend CILLI....
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Disability Supports, Employment, Inclusive Education, Income Security, Supports to Children and Families
December 12, 2011
The 2012 BCACL Conference Planning Committee is seeking submissions of artwork from artists who are self advocates. The theme of this year's conference is "Moving Forward: Steadfast and Strong”....
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December 9, 2011
Join BCACL and the Canadian Association for Community Living for a national forum on real homes and real choice for people with intellectual disabilities....
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December 9, 2011
BCACL will hold a Special General Meeting, to consider proposed changes to the BCACL Bylaws and Constitution, and encourages all BCACL Members to participate....
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December 7, 2011
BCACL is now accepting donations of pre-owned/used and original art for the Second Annual Reason to Care Art Re-Sale and Auction, which will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Vancouver....
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Disability Supports, Employment, Inclusive Education, Income Security, Supports to Children and Families
December 1, 2011
BCACL will host its 2012 conference, "Moving Forward: Steadfast and Strong" in Penticton, British Columbia on May 30-June 2, 2012. We are now accepting workshop proposals. The deadline for proposals is January 20, 2012....
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November 23, 2011
The Canadian Association for Supported Employment 2012 conference will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba from June 5-7. The call for speakers has now been posted on the CASE website. ...
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January 26, 2012 - January 27, 2012
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