Since the Client Support Team began accepting requests in October 2011, 180 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families have taken advantage of the team's services.

Since the Client Support Team began accepting requests on Oct. 20, 2011, 155 individuals and their families have taken advantage of the team's services. To date, 78 of the cases referred to the Client Support Team - more than 50 per cent - have been resolved and the other cases are in progress.

Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux issued the following statement in recognition of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities:

When Community Living BC was created, it was based on a vision put forward by families and self-advocates who had a vision of a government-funded organization that would allow people with developmental disabilities to lead productive lives; build rich relationships; have financial security and employment opportunities; and be accepted and valued as citizens.

More than 60 individuals and their families have taken advantage of the B.C. government's new cross-ministry Client Support Team since the team began accepting requests Oct. 20.

Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux spoke with the Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) board chair, who agreed to end the variable pay compensation system, which provides incentive plan performance bonuses at CLBC.

Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux announced that the Client Support Team to assist individuals and families concerned about services provided by Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) can now be contacted through the government website at www.gov.bc.ca.