SPARC BC

SPARC BC will be closing for the holidays from Dec 23rd, 2022 to January 2nd, 2023. If you are submitting a renewal or application during this time, please be patient since it can take us a while to get back to you. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season. See you in 2023!

As we head toward a snowy December, we would like to emphasize the importance of accessible parking spaces and how dangerous it can be to pile snow in the accessible parking space and the access aisle.

SPARC BC is happy to share a new request for research proposals that will help support evidence and knowledge development in key areas of BC's community social services sector. Please click the link for further details: sparc.bc.ca/wp-content/upl…

Here is a short video that explains the challenges that people living with disabilities face, at a few of the pedestrian crossings! youtube.com/watch?v=WUYTbt…

Attention: Organizations and youth! You can work together and receive funding to address accessibility barriers that limit persons with disabilities from fully participating in everyday life. Learn more: #h2.5#AccessibleCanada" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">canada.ca/en/employment-…

Ataxia Canada's Walk for Ataxia Fundraiser is tomorrow at Burnaby's Deer Lake Park. Ataxia is a degenerative neuromuscular disease that affects hundreds of people in Canada and is incurable to date. More info here: facebook.com/events/5763249…

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay! Conflict, climate change, a pandemic, hunger, displacement... Never has the world seen such complex megacrises. Yet there is a group of people who never give up easing suffering and bringing hope. They are humanitarians. #ItTakesAVillage

Celebrate the Day of Pos-Abilities on August 20th, with live music, and activities including "Try on a disability challenge" and a presentation on disaster safety.

The Vancouver Pride Parade is this Sunday, July 31st! #TogetherAgain celebrates the beauty that comes in reuniting and uplifting 2SLGBTQAI+ communities. This event will be accessible! Accessibility information can be found here: vancouverpride.ca/festival-parad…

Our Compass program for teens and young adults with disabilities is open for Fall registration! You can choose either an online or in-person option and the cost is only $10/participant - thanks to generous support from donors and community partners. eastersealsbcy.ca/compass

This weekend, try to take some time for yourself 💛Sunday is #InternationalSelfCareDay! Visit selfcare.ca to learn more about the 7 Pillars of Self Care. #ISelfCare

Be prepared for the Summer heat and please check in on the vulnerable people in your life. Learn more tips to keep you and your family safe: gov.bc.ca/ExtremeHeat #BCHeat ☀️

We are in partnership with @SPARCBC & the Ministry of Advanced Ed. & Skills Training to conduct a Sector Labour Market Partnership project to describe the composition of BC’s #nfp sector & identify workforce needs & challenges. Register to take part here: bit.ly/3QDIWOH

Tomorrow, June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day! We will be closed to recognize and celebrate the day you should be too! Be sure to take part in an event in your community or online and join the celebration and recognition of Canada's Indigenous Peoples!

@vantagepnt and @SPARCBC are inviting you, your colleagues, and network to participate in the latest research on BC’s not-for-profit workforce. Take the survey and learn more by visiting ow.ly/BWvT50Jyp7v

Elder abuse is a health and human rights issue that affects seniors globally. Today on #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay let's remind the world that #RightsDoNotGetOld. Please find the SAIL helpline for BC here 💙 #WEAAD #WEAAD2022

It was incredible to gather with the community this past Saturday to celebrate #AccessAwarenessDay at the ACCESS-Ability Parade! Thank you to everyone who made it a huge success 😀 If you were unable to make it, check out some of the highlights here: youtube.com/watch?v=L3m-QF…

Demain, le 4 juin, célébrons la journée nationale de l’accessibilité – soulignons l’accessibilité et l’inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap. Partagez une photo ou une vidéo de la manière dont vous soulignez cette semaine importante! #InclusifDesLeDepart #SNA2022

Tomorrow, June 4th, marks the 25th annual Access Awareness Day – a day for communities to come together and celebrate what it means to be truly accessible and inclusive for everyone! Please tag us if you or your community will be celebrating 😊 #AccessAwarenessDay #NAAW2022

Today we learned some American Sign Language as a part of National AccessAbility Week. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us to make this a success! @SPARCBC #NationalAccessAbilityWeek #ASL #signlanguage #community #inclusion #surrey #whiterock #bc #canada