BC EmployNet, a network of BC service providers committed to advancing employment support practices, recently met to discuss what is needed to advance employment in BC for people with developmental disabilities. ...
BC's Minister of Finance announced the 2012 provincial budget today. The budget confirmed previous announcements of funding increase to CLBC, the Ministry of Social Development and to the Ministry of Education (classroom improvement fund). ...
A Globe and Mail article from January 6, 2012, addresses the concern that BC's new employment program will not meet the needs of vulnerable populations, including people with developmental disabilities....
The Employment Specialist Series is designed for practitioners working with people who experience multiple barriers to obtaining employment, especially developmental disability, physical disability and/or mental health issues. ...
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”....
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....
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. ...
The Standing Committee on Finance released its budget 2012 consultation report. It recommends a financial investment into CLBC and the quick completion of a review. Recommendations also related to the new employment model and improvements to the transition process for youth leaving high school....
As the media continues to cover the issues facing people with developmental disabilities and their families, many people are confusing BCACL with the provincial funding body, Community Living BC (CLBC). ...
Attendees can expect to come away with renewed motivation, practical application and strategic partnerships to continue to move people with developmental disabilities to meaningful employment....