In response to public interest, an additional consultation session is being offered in Kelowna next Thursday as part of a comprehensive, provincewide consultation underway on issues facing people with disabilities in B.C.

Community members are sharing their priorities and making their voices heard during face-to-face discussions happening in Surrey as part of a comprehensive disability white paper consultation on issues facing people with disabilities in B.C.

Community members are sharing their priorities and making their voices heard during a face-to-face discussion happening in West Vancouver as part of a comprehensive disability white paper consultation on issues facing people with disabilities in B.C.

People receiving disability assistance benefits will now have the opportunity to take part in new projects aimed at increasing community inclusion and accessibility in B.C. thanks to $450,000 in funding from the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation.

New regulations expand the mandate of B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth, helping to ensure vulnerable young adults are supported during their transition to adulthood at age 19.

The recommendations in the deputy ministers' 2012 report have been completed, paving the way for better support planning and service delivery for people with developmental disabilities through different life phases.