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Canada's assisted dying law now includes deaths that aren't reasonably foreseeable. @nightshiftMD talks to @DocSGreen, @NaheedD about what it means for Canadians seeking to escape intolerable lives because of unmet social needs like affordable housing. cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Our friends at @TimHortons stopped by Clements Centre for Families today to show some love and appreciation of our staff as part of the #Timsforgood initiative. Thank you, Tims, for your ongoing and dedicated support, and of course for the hot coffee and delicious donuts 🍩!

Have you tried #themindfulmouthful Meat Pies yet?! Drop by 5856 Clements Street to pick up yours, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Plus, by supporting the Mindful Mouthful, you're helping provide meaningful employment opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities.

"Yesterday I was fortunate enough to deliver a trike to one of our Home Share clients. He has mobility issues as a result of MS. Tracey and Robert Dyke from Crofton kindly gave two bikes to me to find homes where they will be loved and, more importantly, used."

Need #MentalHealth or substance use support? Discover the options available 24/7, free of charge to people of all ages across Canada:

Today, IRIS is publishing a report on sheltered work programs in Canada, supporting with evidence-based policy directions @PeopleFirstCA's call for an end to these programs. Read more at: irisinstitute.ca/resource/endin… #AccessibleCanada #InclusiveEmployment #InclusionMatters #canpoli

Large-print and #braille lists of candidates are among the #accessibility supports provided by @ElectionsCan_E to make voting more accessible. Learn more here: ow.ly/7nxU30rSTOQ

@tearswillfall Thank you!!! If you are a fan of ginger, may we recommend our Ginger?

Mmmmm @ClementsCentre I just ate the best peanut butter cookie I have ever tasted. And believe me, I have tasted plenty. Thank you, for your #themindfulmouthful 😀👍 #Duncan #VancouverIsland #CowichanValley

Who decides if a person has the legal capacity to marry? Inclusion Canada strongly believes that the rights to equality, autonomy, self-determination, and full citizenship of people with disabilities should always be recognized. bit.ly/3cKG8h5

Really good news. @clbc_connect funded direct support staff now on the priority list for vaccinations with @Fraserhealth. Thank you everyone who made this possible. @karyn_santiago @InclusionBC @FSIBC #disabilityrights

1/2 “Front-line Priority Workers” still does not include support staff who work with people who have developmental disabilities, often in congregate settings. I believe this is an oversight as gov’t conclude they are covered as Health workers. They aren’t. #front-line-priority" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/co…

Yes! 👌 People deemed clinically extremely vulnerable prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine! This includes people supported by CLBC and CSIL. Read the full release here: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021H…

Happy Anniversary!

@nanaimoacl @COCOCafeCedar Congrats!

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Five B.C. self advocacy groups receive CLBC grants to support social connection during the pandemic. “I know they will work very hard to help people stay connected and feel supported through these challenging times,” says Minister @NicholasSimons - ow.ly/7N6050DooDj

CLBC welcomes Joanne Mills to the newly created role of Executive Director of Indigenous Relations. Joanne's knowledge, insights and experience will help guide CLBC in working effectively with Indigenous Peoples, communities and partners, incl. @BCANDS1 ow.ly/krIs50D2V7P

@nanaimoacl Good luck to our friends at NanaimoACL. You. Got. This!