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Wednesday, July 18, 2012 12:01 PM
The B.C. government has fast-tracked increases to the school startup supplement so income and disability assistance clients - and now hardship assistance clients - with children in school can receive the extra money in time for the start of the school year.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 2:30 PM
After a re-examination of current resources and demand, Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux announced that government is restoring a number of medically necessary medical equipment and supplies for clients on income and disability assistance.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 3:30 PM
The establishment of a new, dedicated Integrated Services Support Team will give people with developmental disabilities and their families a place to turn to for assistance when they have concerns about the services they are receiving, announced Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux.
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Monday, June 11, 2012 10:55 AM
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Premier Christy Clark today unveiled the first pillar of her Families First Agenda: Supporting Vulnerable Families. These changes and initiatives will help build a stronger foundation for B.C. families to help them become self-sufficient.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 12:15 PM
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The Province is committed to supporting greater access to communications technologies for people with disabilities and is pleased to fund the Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) project.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 3:35 PM
Since the Client Support Team began accepting requests in October 2011, 266 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families have taken advantage of the team's services.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012 2:00 PM
The Province is making progress in its commitment to improve supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families, announced Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux.
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Monday, May 7, 2012 11:00 AM
The Province has completed the selection process for two external advisory panels that will monitor the success of the new Employment Program of B.C., and has also identified the organization that will create a Centre for Employment Excellence.
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Monday, April 30, 2012 10:00 AM
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On Friday April 27, the BC Social Innovation Council presented to government their Action Plan Recommendations to Maximize Social Innovation in British Columbia.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012 12:00 PM
Up to 300 young families and youth in government care will benefit from a Family and Youth Partnership pilot project aimed at helping them find employment and build healthier futures, announced Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux.
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