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Canada Disability Benefit: Federal Funding Falls Short

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On April 16th, the federal government announced the 2024 Budget, revealing its plans for the...

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Kerridan Dougan: From Parenting to Advocacy

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At Inclusion BC, we have the privilege of working with dedicated people like Kerridan Dougan,...

Tami Pedersen: A Journey of Self-Acceptance, Advocacy and Independence

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From a young age, Tami Pedersen was faced with challenges. Diagnosed with a developmental...

Supported Employment Recovery Fund 2023-2024

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Over the last year, the Supported Employment Recovery Fund administered by Inclusion BC has illuminated...

Advocacy Line: 2023-2024 in Review

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Through responding to advocacy calls, we are consistently reminded of the challenging circumstances that people...

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Updates to the Community-Led Collaboration Project

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We are excited to share some updates about the Community-Led Collaboration Project! In 2023, we...

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How People with Disabilities are Leading their Movement in their Community

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How People with Disabilities are Leading their Movement in their Community Have you ever wondered...

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Sandra Pronteau

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Written and photographed by Galen Exo “I’m Cree-Metis, I’m disabled, a mother of 4 and...

A Family Journey Honours Forgotten Lives

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The following article was taken from Inclusion BC’s newsletter from Summer 2000 called Community Living...

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BC People First Conference: A History

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In Canada, the People First movement began in 1973 when Self Advocates came from...

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Outreach in Victoria for Inclusive Employment

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On February 15th, Inclusion BC’s Employer Outreach Project, and Community Living Victoria organized...

Our Position Statements & Letter to the Minister of Health

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As a provincial federation of community organizations supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we...

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What’s in Store: Everybody Belongs 2024

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Three days of togetherness, belonging, and learning for disability inclusion; It’s what’s in...

The Chilliwack Society for Community Living: 70 Years of Leadership and Community Connection

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As one of Inclusion BC’s founding members, we are honoured to support this exhibit showcasing...

Our Family Leadership Series

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Families are at the core of the network of support for a person with intellectual...

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Provincial Budget Alert 2024

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Our interpretation of the Throne Speech on February 20th and Budget 2024: Taking Action For You is that the government’s...

Diversity & Inclusion Job Fair

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Find opportunities for inclusive employment at a job fair! Bring your resume and questions to...

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MentorAbility: Nurturing Career Exploration and Informed Decisions

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Finding the right career to match your skills and personality isn’t always easy. Nick, a...

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Jeremy Tolmie – Kicking ASSpergers

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Jeremy Tolmie is a four-time published author who writes about growing up with autism. Jeremy’s...

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Film: An Everyday Love Story

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“I don’t really see a lot of [people with disabilities in] mature, meaningful relationships,...

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