Lori Jones

Today is 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS last time BC Persons with disabilities recieved increase to Maximum $375 shelter allowance frozen since April 1, 2007. Their total monthly cheque $1358.50. #bcpoli #Dignity #PWDPricedOut #PWDAllies @NicholasSimons @Daniel_Davies @AdamPOlsen

We are so far from this. We have to do better. crc-canada.org/en/ressources/…

@Dave_Eby What about those of us with a disability? Let’s keep everyone who is different in poverty by providing $375 a month for housing on PWD. Take a look at our homeless population how many wheel chairs,canes and scooters do you see? Make a real change!

Everyone in BC deserves to have a good home. Today I released my housing plan, designed to drive out speculators and tax cheats, jumpstart the building of new homes, and ensure renters have the security they need. Those are just the highlights. Read more: davideby.ca/housing

@serenaryder so great to see you back out making sweet music! My small town heart is so full! Bucket list item for sure❤️ if you don’t have tickets to this tour type quickly you need them!

My conversation exploring #UniversalDesign & #InclusiveDesign with @Jonesylvr & Carrie on the #EncountersInEdTech #Podcast on @FiresideChatApp: youtube.com/watch?v=BOfTP0… #EdTech #TuneIn to share in the wonderful insights & accessible thinking of these awesome individuals. #edtech

#BCed teachers helped keep the economy open and kept kids learning during the pandemic. But now, the teacher shortage is getting worse and their wages are falling behind because of the #bcpoli government's underfunding. Teachers need a salary that keeps up with the cost of living

I ❤️ that I can text my father or relatives to help me with translation into Nehiyawewin if I can’t. Recently I resigned from a job to focus on learning my language. It scares me to think when I may not be able to text them. Indigenous languages are endangered & need support now.

The act of designating needs as “special” dehumanizes disabled people. It transforms a human need into a burden.

The costs of hiring people with disabilities aren't as high as expected, turnover tends to be lower, and employees are loyal. Professor and Canada Research Chair in Organizational Development Catherine Connelly discusses the business case for hiring people with disabilities.

🗣️ Joining a BCTF Advisory Committee is a great way to contribute to Federation decision-making on the issues that matter most to you. #bced Check out the link below to learn more about these opportunities. Application deadline: June 1, 2022. bctf.ca/docs/default-s…

B.C. says gender on ID cards can now be changed without doctor confirmation | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

@toddkettner @RHVickers Be well💌

@RHVickers Be well!

@bcndp What is this?? Omicron growth is near exponential, and slots not being filled?!? Open it up!!!

On long term care: The truth is, nobody *wants* to live in long term care. Nobody would take this option over properly funded homecare, pharmacare, and palliative care. We've convinced ourselves that warehousing folks is humane, but it's a place people don't want to die in. 1/

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Today is #InternationalInuitDay! Established in 2006 by the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC), this day is meant to celebrate Inuit culture and identity!

November is #AccessibleParkingAwareness Month and a time to raise awareness on barriers to parking encountered by people with disabilities in BC. You can follow @SPARCBC and @DisabilityFdn to learn about accessible parking disabilityfoundation.org/SpotTaken #SpotTaken #AccessibleOrNot

@dleeming2 Doesn’t have to be for schools really just trying to figure out what people are using.