Community Living BC

The latest edition of the CLBC Update for Individuals and Families is out now, and full of stories, events, resources and other helpful information. Read it all here: ow.ly/47To50Vkl8J

Province invests in Community Living BC-funded services in its 2025 Budget. Read more here: ow.ly/GNKT50Ve6Tg

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The CLBC Vancouver Richmond Community Council hosts its first event of 2025 this Saturday, March 8 - A Community Inclusion Fest focusing on Aging within Diverse Populations. The free event takes place 11am - 2pm at Creekside Community Centre in #Vancouver: ow.ly/xJLB50Vbkv8

CLBC has been celebrating people who make their communities more inclusive through the Widening Our World (WOW) Awards for 16 years. This year we asking you to help us recognize people and places in communities across B.C. who are making a difference: ow.ly/79n450V92gA

CLBC’s Housing Team & @BCNPHA hosting webinar 'Creating Inclusive, Affordable Housing for All' on Feb 26 exploring how CLBC collaborates w/ non-profit housing providers to create affordable, inclusive housing for people w/ disabilities. Details & register: ow.ly/wOEA50V51i0

Community Living BC is grateful to be able to listen to, learn from and partner with the BC Self-Advocate Leadership Network - ow.ly/11py50V3g2I

The February 2025 Edition of CLBC's Update for Individuals and Families is out now. Find news, stories, self-advocacy and Community Council updates, events, resources and more: ow.ly/o8f550V3cNq

This Board meeting will feature a presentation from @Foundrybc, a province-wide network of integrated health and wellness services for young people ages 12 to 24. Learn more at: foundrybc.ca

CLBC’s Board meets four times each year & meetings are open to the public. The next meeting is from 9 to 11:45am this Thurs, Feb 20. To register, email a request to Padminee.Chundunsing@gov.bc.ca. You will receive a Microsoft Teams meeting link & information sheet on how to join.

Registration is open for @BCPeopleFirst's 2025 Self-Advocacy Conference: Advocacy in Action for BCPF members & other #selfadvocacy group members around BC. Virtual on March 17, 18, 19 & in-person in Vancouver on March 21. More details & register here: ow.ly/HoBm50UYREU

Whalers set to host the Ice Hawks for their regular season finale on Community Inclusion and Graduation Night. See Article => whiterockwhalers.ca/whalers-set-to… #RidetheWave 🐋 #communityinclusion @clbc_connect @ThePJHL

Congratulations to Tami Pedersen, member of CLBC's Thompson Cariboo Community Council, on being recognized with @BCPeopleFirst's 2024 Self-Advocate Leadership of the Year Award for her inspiring determination, passion and incredible public speaking skills. ow.ly/vOvp50UUwgy

Celebrate #CommunityInclusion with the CLBC Surrey Delta White Rock Community Council & the @WRWhalersHockey Team at the Pacific Juniors hockey game vs. the Delta Ice Hawks on Saturday, February 8 at Centennial Arena! Visit the Council's booth for prizes & giveaways.

Read a statement from Community Living BC at the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Florence Girard here: ow.ly/BTeP50UMZET

CLBC’s Central Island Community Council is partnering with Nanaimo Community Dances to host a Valentine's Masquerade Video Dance Party in person and online on Saturday, February 8 from 6-9pm (PST). Read more about this event and how to join here: virtualcommunitydances.com

Every month, SelfAdvocateNet.com shares stories from self-advocates from across B.C. like Eliza, who taught herself how to make baby hats, dolls, scrunchies and facial pads and started her own business selling her creations at craft fairs and markets - selfadvocatenet.com/2024/09/18/eli…

CLBC's Vancouver-Richmond Community Council is hosting an Inclusion Fest on March 8 focusing on Aging within Diverse Populations. Connect with others to celebrate #inclusion & learn about aging resources in your community. Full event & RSVP details here: ow.ly/8Jo750UIRvP

CLBC is excited to share our #Accessibility First Year Progress Report, including an Easy Read Version. This report highlights the progress made in the first year of implementing our three-year Accessibility Plan (Sept 2023 - Sept 2024). Read it here: ow.ly/hbk150UFtJ0

Through her job at @saveonfoods, Tracey has developed her skills, built connections and gained newfound self-esteem and purpose. Read her #InclusiveEmployment story featured in the latest CLBC Individual and Family Update here: ow.ly/bAPW50UCMTe