Inclusion BC invites you to join us in pursuing our vision of a province where we all belong. A province where each child has the love and support they need to thrive and achieve their full potential. Where families and communities are empowered, providing a welcoming and supportive place for all. Where the barriers to inclusion and full citizenship are broken down, allowing all citizens, including those with developmental disabilities,
Its that time year again to file your taxes. Disability Alliance Society of B.C. is the place you can get help with for people with disabilities to file their taxes 2017 Who We Are Tax Assistance and Information for People with Disabilities DABC (Tax AID DABC) is a new program offered by Disability Alliance BC (DABC). Through this program, we can assist people who are receiving the Persons with Disabilities
Posted on February 28, 2017 by DABC Several changes were recently made to the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Certificate which is used to apply for the DTC. New Address for DTC Applications One significant change is that residents of BC are now instructed to send their DTC applications to the Winnipeg Tax Centre. Previously BC residents were instructed to send these applications to the Surrey Tax Centre. The Winnipeg Tax
Creston Monday, February 27, 2017 9:00 AM Two Kootenay-based social enterprises are getting a face lift while seven job-seekers are gaining valuable work experience in the process. The Province is providing $240,171 in combined funding for two separate projects that will renovate buildings owned by the Kootenay Region Association for Community Living in Creston and the Trail Association for Community Living, allowing them to better serve their communities. The work
Victoria Monday, February 27, 2017 10:15 AM In accordance with a commitment made in May of 2016, the B.C. government will increase the minimum wage by 50 cents to $11.35 an hour, effective Sept. 15 of this year, to better reflect the province’s overall economic growth and ensure all workers benefit from B.C.’s thriving job market. The new rate includes a 20-cent increase based on the BC 2016 Consumer Price
News Release Burnaby Thursday, February 23, 2017 2:45 PM The Province is providing the Rick Hansen Foundation with $9 million to further their work building accessibility in B.C. Finance Minister Michael de Jong made the announcement on behalf of Social Development and Social Innovation Minister Michelle Stilwell today. The funds will be used to create and administer two housing and infrastructure programs that will reduce barriers for people with disabilities.
Information Bulletin Victoria Thursday, February 23, 2017 2:00 PM Government is making it easier for British Columbians to apply for income and disability assistance online, thanks to a new integrated tool being launched on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation is combining its online application tool (the Self Serve Assessment and Application or SSAA) and its online client services portal (My Self Serve or
Victoria Wednesday, February 22, 2017 1:00 PM As part of Budget 2017, the Province is investing $8 million over three years to increase child benefit exemptions for people who receive income or disability assistance. As of April 1, 2017, the Canada Pension Plan disabled contributor’s child benefit, foster-care payments, and Public Guardian and Trustee payments for children will all be exempt from calculations of income and disability assistance. These changes
A new mental-health digital hub that will make it easier for thousands of British Columbians to find the services and supports closest to them is among various targeted initiatives totalling $140 million over three years under Budget 2017 to support those with mental-health and substance-use challenges. The new resources will focus on prevention and early intervention, housing, enhanced treatment and supports, and better integration and access to services. “We’ve
Selfadvocatenet.com 2017 coverage of B.C.Budget this is the place for all details what in budget for people with disabilities stay tune as we get details this place it will be posted When we get estimates in ministries or anything in question period related to disabilities will be posted here as we get them Auditor General report released Finance Minister Michael de Jong will present British Columbia’s
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