Historic! The #CanadaDisabilityBenefit unanimously passed in the House. Proud to be part of the Inclusion Canada team that worked tirelessly to advance C-22. Our work is far from over. Next step: Senate.

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. Indigenous peoples have much to teach when it comes to conceptualizing effective and meaningful practices of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion. Thank you Sue Sterling-Bur and Dr. Rheanna Robinson for your leadership. cic.arts.ubc.ca/research-strea…

Everyone should have the chance to lead a fulfilling romantic life. Brent and Fiona tell their story about the ups and downs of their almost 15-year marriage as people with disabilities in our latest #ChallengingMisconceptions blog post. #Inclusion inclusionbc.org/challenging-mi…

FWIW having worked with @IvaCheung on a project where I was providing lived experience expertise, I can tell you she is supportive, respectful, extremely knowledgable and working with her was incredible. I would absolutely do so again. Not something I say very often.

Congratulations Dr. Jeannette Armstrong!!! So well-deserved!

published today! A preliminary evaluation of a new tool to advance diversity and inclusion in #POR - a product of the BC SUPPORT Unit Methods Clusters tinyurl.com/3x5dyav7 @IvaCheung @BeverleyPomeroy Rachelle Hole Emma Morton TapestryTool #OpenAccess

In #Kelowna for the Self Advocacy Leadership Institute. Looking forward to taking part in an event organized by and for #selfAdvocates from start to finish. #IntellectualDisabilities

Oct is Disability Employment Awareness Month (#DEAM2023), an important opportunity to discuss, explore and collaborate to solve the critical issue of inclusive employment. We'll be sharing the importance of inclusive hiring along with our Ready Willing & Able|Prêts disponibles et capables program partners. Stay tuned!

Pathways Abilities Society's Annual Inclusion Chain. October 13, 2023 at 10am in front of Kelowna City Hall. Pancake brunch to follow. All community members are welcome. #CommunityInclusionMonth

It's important to acknowledge the unique experiences of Indigenous people living with hidden conditions and amplify their voices ✨ #InvisibleDisabilityWeek is a great opportunity to start inclusive conversations on the intersections between indigeneity and invisible disabilities

Great new set of resources for supported decision making from Western Australia's Individualised Services. These resources have been developed for, and by, decision makers, decision supporters and service providers. waindividualisedservices.org.au/new-supported-…

New Pub: The Golden Ticket: Gaining In-Person Access to Relatives in Long-Term Care Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic Led by Dr. Sarah A. Wu, this paper explores inequities caregivers experienced visiting LTC homes during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. journal.ilpnetwork.org/articles/10.31…

We are delighted to have Disability Theatre as Critical Participatory Action Research: Lessons for Inclusive Research published in Social Sciences academia.edu/114869331/Disa… Rachelle Hole Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship University of British ColumbiaEducation Community Living Society Jessica Anne Nelson CRC Inc Ed Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD Nadia Galván @UBC

With People First Canada, we recently explored ways to make info more accessible for #pwd & have compiled findings into reports, recommendations, and info sheets (in Easy Read & plain language formats). Check them out! #NAAW2024 inclusioncanada.ca/2024/03/26/adv…

CLBC Strategic Initiative (SI) Advisors have lived experience of a developmental disability & work on projects to help CLBC better serve people. There are 2 current postings for SI Advisors in Van Coastal (closes May 29) & South Fraser (closes June 5) - ow.ly/5OOt50RX6l3

New thread today on post-secondary transitions among BC students with disabilities and learning exceptionalities. Lots of valuable information here.

"According to Stats Can ... #PWD more likely to spend more than 30% of income on shelter costs, the benchmark for affordability set in 1986.  44% of renters w disabilities estimated living in unaffordable situations, compared to 34.6% of total population." cbc.ca/news/canada/di…

REMINDER: Save The Date for our 15th Annual Policy Forum on November 13-14, 2024! This year's theme is "Roofs and Rights: Inclusive Housing Policy and People with Intellectual Disabilities." More details and registration links to come - stay tuned. We're excited to see you there!

We are excited to continue this work and to get input from community. We hope you will join us by signing up for one of the upcoming focus groups! Brock Social Science #indigenous #neurdiversity