BC Gov News

We have a plan to create jobs, grow the economy and reduce poverty by supporting Low Income Families in Transition (LIFT) to give people what they need to live the lives they want.

Community Living BC (CLBC) was established in 2005 as a Crown corporation to provide disability-related services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities.

As of December 2015, more than 22,500 British Columbians with disabilities have set up a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to help them save for the future. This is a 13% increase since June 2015.

Did you know this October marks the third annual Registered Disability Savings Plan (RSDP) Awareness Month in British Columbia to promote the federal savings plan that helps people with disabilities save for their future.

Last month, the provincial budget was tabled – and in doing so, we announced an investment of $170 million to increase disability assistance rates for about 100,000 clients.

October is Community Living Month, and during this time the B.C. Government and Community Living BC (CLBC) are pleased to honour inclusive communities and highlight the contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities.

By Michelle Stilwell, Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation;