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🔵 What is #PersonalPlanning? With Burnaby Public Library & Nidus

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 21
🕕 Time: 1 – 2pm (PT)
📍 Registration: shorturl.at/tWfpV

Are you prepared for incapacity, end-of-life and other support needs?

Learn about #RepresentationAgreements, registering legal documents and more.

New Publication: Parenting Experiences Among Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review
Congratulations to Rae Morris, Michelle Goos, Lizzy Walsh, Ariel Lomness and Rachelle Hole on
You can read the scoping review here: ciic.ok.ubc.ca/resource/par...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: PWD Supplements and Associated Benefits. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. A overview of different PWD supplements and health benefits as well as other supports that may be of interest.

‼️Webinar happening in 5 minutes on PWD Supplements and Associated Benefits: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Overdose prevention support are available on campus to help protect students. If you suspect an overdose, call 9-1-1 right away. Visit RespondtoOverdose.gov.bc.ca for tips that could help save a life. Graphic depicting a hand holding a naloxone kit.

The drug supply is poisoned and not safe. Any dose can be deadly.

BC is helping campuses prepare for emergencies by supporting overdose response plans and making nasal naloxone available at all public post-secondary schools and First Nations-mandated institutes.

RespondToOverdose.gov.bc.ca

🔐 The Nidus Registry can securely store your important documents, including your #RepresentationAgreement, making them accessible when you need them most.

🔗 Want to learn how to register? Check out our step-by-step guide here: shorturl.at/BWrBi

✨ WEBINAR ON PERSONAL PLANNING! ✨

We are hosting a FREE Webinar on Personal Planning and Representation Agreements with FSI-BC and everyone is welcome!

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 20
🕛 Time: 6 – 7 pm (Pacific Time)
🔗 Registration: shorturl.at/xHXZv

🔗 familysupportbc.com
🔗 nidus.ca

Two youths work together on a machine. Text says, "Empower3D: We'll help you develop skills and gain valuable work experience in the manufacturing sectors." Logos note that it is a Neil Squire program funded in part by the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

Are you interested in developing your skills and gaining valuable work experience in the manufacturing sector? Our Empower3D program has available spots for youth with disabilities (ages 15-30) in Burnaby, Regina, & Fredericton for our next session, which begins Sept 2.

Learn more: buff.ly/dNwOnyv

Disability Alliance BC was once again selected by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) this year to distribute funding to community based “Accessibility Projects." Applications are now open!

Learn more: disabilityalliancebc.org/accessibilit...

#BC
#accessibility

Disability Tax Credit Webinar - Plan Institute

DABC & our partners at Plan Institute are teaming up for a webinar on the Disability Tax Credit (#DTC).

Choose from three dates:
- Thurs, August 7
- Thurs, October 2
- Tues, November 25

Learn more & register: planinstitute.ca/disability-t...

#DisabilityTaxCredit

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Join our Zoom webinar on Aug. 20, 2025 at 10 am PDT. We'll provide an overview of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Benefit application: eligibility & how to apply. 💻

Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Made possible thanks to generous funding from ICBC.

#PWD
#DisabilityBenefits
#BC

Options for Sexual Health is seeking 4 new Board members! They invite applications from anyone who may contribute to furthering their mission, particularly those who represent groups they serve, including people with disabilities: www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/wp-content/u...

Get ready: the Canada Disability Benefit (#CDB) application is opening June 20, 2025, and DABC can help every step of the way!

Learn more here: disabilityalliancebc.org/dabc-communi...

#CanadaDisabilityBenefit
#DisabilityBenefits
#Canada

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RIP The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson at 82 -Scott 💙

Hot Topic: Handling Phone Anxiety During Your Job Search This week in Hot Topics, we’re talking about phone anxiety. To many people, talking on the phone may seem like no big deal. But for people with social anxiety, it can be terrifying. It's even more stressful when you're calling a potential employer. Question— I have terrible phone call anxiety. Can I still look for a job? Answer— Yes, you can!

Check out the latest ideas, tips, and tools from the Virtual Job Coach!

Don’t miss new posts—sign up for our mailing list at bit.ly/V-J-C.

#VirtualJobCoach #CareerSuccess #JobSearchTips #DisabilityEmployment #Neurodiversity #PhoneAnxiety

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There's still time to register for this FREE in person event!:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-...

The VDSN is hosting a forum on May 22nd in Vancouver, on emergency preparedness and response for climate change-related events.

#VancouverEvents #ClimatePreparedness #InclusivePreparedness

🚨 May 4-10 is Emergency Preparedness Week! 🚨

🔐 The #NidusRegistry helps British Columbians stay prepared for emergencies by keeping copies of important #PersonalPlanning documents safe, secure, and accessible always.

Register: nidusregistry.ca
Learn more : www.getprepared.gc.ca/

#EPWeek2025

🌿 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🌿
Did you know that individuals with developmental disabilities are at a greater risk of experiencing mental health challenges than the general population?

Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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This week, we are hosting a FREE Webinar on Personal Planning and #RepresentationAgreements - everyone is welcome!

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, April 30
🕕 Time: 6 – 7 pm (Pacific Time)
📍 Register here: shorturl.at/snx74

#PersonalPlanning #NidusRegistry #RA7 #RA9 #LegalPlanning

Disability Action of Canada is organizing a “Raise the Rates (PWD) Rally & Rave (with DJ)” event at the B.C. Legislature steps & lawn on May 15th – 1pm to 3pm in Victoria. 📣

More info: disabilityalliancebc.org/disability-a...

#PWD
#PeopleWithDisabilities
#BC

Nidus Personal Planning Webinar poster for April 30. Blue, green, white and orange colours.

Nidus has an upcoming FREE Webinar on Personal Planning and Representation Agreements, where you can learn how to arrange for future support needs or potential incapacity while you’re still living. All are welcome!

🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 30
🕖 Time: 6 – 7 pm (PT)
📍 Register here: shorturl.at/snx74

Graphic that says "Applications for DABC's Medical Fees Fund are now open!" There is a graphic of a smiling person with long, brown, wavy hair and a yellow shirt with a collar, and a speech bubble stating "People with disabilities shouldn't have to pay money to access social and financial supports. APPLY TODAY!" The DABC logo is in the bottom left corner.

DABC is excited to announce the opening of applications for the #DTC Medical Fees Fund to residents of #BC from April 17 to May 17!

Learn more: disabilityalliancebc.org/direct-servi...

#Disability #DisabilityTaxCredit #PeopleWithDisabilities

Elections Canada has shared with DABC resources which help ensure that all voters, including people with disabilities, have access to clear, accessible, & reliable information about voting in the upcoming federal election.

disabilityalliancebc.org/resources-fo...

#Elxn45
#CdnPoli
#ReadyToVote

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DABC is seeking a Community Advocate to join our Advocacy Access Team! The Advocate will be responsible for individual & community #advocacy relating to federal Canada Pension Plan-Disability (CPP-D) benefits.

Learn more: disabilityalliancebc.org/job-posting-...

#JobPosting
#BCJobs
#NonProfitJobs

🏠 The UNCRPD Committee has pointed out how many Indigenous children and adults with disabilities are forced to leave their communities to access appropriate housing and support.
This disconnection from culture and community is unacceptable.
#DisabilityRights #CulturalConnection #Accessibility

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If you're a person with a #disability living in #Vancouver with a simple tax situation & have all your #tax slips ready, you can drop off your tax info to advocates at our office (1450-605 Robson St) for faster support. Bring your ID & tax slips & pick up your package once your #taxes are complete!

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Mobile clinic poster that includes the the VPL and DABC logos. There is an image of a person with short black hair and triangular pink earrings smiling and holding a tablet while appearing to be in a library. Text: Monday, March 10, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch Library, 730 E. Hastings St. Disability Alliance BC staff will be available for one-on-one appointments to help with Income Tax filing, Disability Tax Credit applications, or Person with Disabilities (PWD) applications. FREE Registration required: Register in person at nnə́c̓a ʔ mat ct Strathcona Branch Library or by calling 604-665-3967. For more information: 604-665-3967."

On Mon, March 10, from 9:30am–4:30pm DABC staff will be at nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch Library, (730 E. Hastings St) for 1-on-1 appointments to help with Income #Tax filing & #DTC or #PWD applications.

Call 604-665-3967 for info or to register, or register in person at Strathcona Branch Library.

Tax Tips for People with Disabilities: Do It Yourself In this information session, learn more about why everyone should file taxes and how to do it yourself! Specific topics will include: an overview of non-refundable and refundable tax credits (Disabili...

Join us for our online event, presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library: #Tax Tips for People with Disabilities: Do It Yourself 📖

When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Register 👇: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6786d...

#TaxFiling
#DisabilityTax
#IncomeTaxes
#DTC