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Monday, March 11, 2013 9:45 AM
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The B.C. government is marking the third anniversary of Canada's ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities with new funding and initiatives that build on B.C.'s leadership as an inclusive, accessible province, announced Minister of Social Development, Moira Stilwell, M.D.
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Friday, March 1, 2013 10:30 AM
The Ministry of Social Development is simplifying the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation process for youth with developmental disabilities who are eligible for disability assistance and Community Living BC (CLBC) supports.
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Monday, January 14, 2013 9:30 AM
Since the release of the 12-point plan last January, significant progress has been made towards improving services to people with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012 9:45 AM
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The B.C. government's move toward annualized earnings exemptions, which began in January 2013, is being welcomed as a positive step forward for British Columbians on disability assistance.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012 9:00 AM
The Ministry of Social Development has led significant consultations throughout the year. This is an essential element of delivering on the recommendations to improve supports for adults with developmental disabilities made 11 months ago.
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Monday, December 3, 2012 9:30 AM
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Monday, Dec. 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year's theme - "removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all" - is a goal celebrated and shared here in British Columbia.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 8:45 AM
The Ministry of Social Development is pleased to announce that Milieu Family Services and InclusionWorks! are winners of $15,000 each in investment funding for their ideas that will bring real, positive change for people with developmental disabilities in B.C.
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Friday, November 23, 2012 2:45 PM
Community Living BC (CLBC) and the BCGEU have ratified a two-year agreement under the Cooperative Gains Mandate.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 2:16 PM
The first phase of annualized earnings exemptions, which will give individuals on disability assistance the opportunity to use their earnings exemptions on an annual instead of monthly basis, will be effective Jan. 1, 2013.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 10:11 AM
Unemployed British Columbians receiving services through the Employment Program of BC (EPBC) may now be eligible for up to a maximum of $7,500 in tuition funding available to help them access skills training.
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