Dan Collins

[Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship @CIICUBC]

On #HumanRightsDay2024 we are grateful to @UNACVancouver for awarding @CIICUBC the Renata Shearer Award for contributions to advancing human rights. Renata Shearer was a tireless advocate promoting dignity and social justice for all.
#DisabilityRights #HumanRights #Inclusion

[MeganDykeman @MeganDykeman]

✏️ Tuition-free high school certification courses are available for people 18+ living in BC. Courses can be used to finish high school education, or upgrade a diploma to qualify for more jobs.

Learn more: https://t.co/8z6CaKWAzc

[Carla Qualtrough @CQualtro]

I was pleased to join Kyndred Community Living society @dcls_ca for their Renaming announcement and annual family picnic. Thank you for over 60 years of dedication to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

📢 @HCARDD / @CAMH_AANC is looking for participants for a new study focused on people with an intellectual disability and their families. For more details and to get involved, check out the poster below and fill out the form: https://t.co/hfxHu3ChKf

[Inclusion BC @InclusionBC]

"Disability does not create unhappiness; it's the lack of access to critical quality-of-life factors such as opportunities to meet others and create strong relationships, transportation, employment, and the ability to access one's community fully."
https://t.co/WaSr2rUSBY

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

4/ But hardly an MP in @HoCChamber spoke a word about people with disabilities or families that are struggling to have their fundamental rights acted on and children being denied access to inclusive learning.
We must recognize the right to inclusive learning and make this happen.

[Community Living BC @clbc_connect]

'Lived Experiences of Parents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities' is a research project to learn about the experiences of parents and hear what support is helpful and needed. Learn more and find out how to participate here: https://t.co/wosCqiz1Sc

[Celeste George @cie1947]

Federal government reaches $59M settlement with Matsqui First Nation in B.C. over land seizure
Compensation for the federal government’s taking of land in 1908 for the Vancouver Power Company right-of-way.
The federal government says construction of the
https://t.co/AReTr8aAeH

[Langley Schools @LangleySchools]

Taking care of your mental health is important! If you are 16+ and interested in learning what mental health resources are available, attend the 5th annual #ThatWellnessThing open house, March 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Langley Education Centre. See poster for details.

[Dr. Jillian Horton @JillianHortonMD]

This piece by @egpayne captures everything - things you can only understand if you work in this system or have tried to navigate it for yourself or someone you love.

"I thought I understood the health system. But I really didn’t until my father fell."

https://t.co/4tAY2sWonm

[Inclusive Education / Éducation inclusive Canada @InclusiveEdCan]

As we celebrate #InclusiveEducationMonth, it's critical to know some daunting stats about the state of inclusive education for children and youth with intellectual disabilities. We have lots of work until we realize a future where #InclusiveEd is a right for all.

[Trudo Lemmens @TrudoLemmens]

@kurtgoddard “My family’s story, marred by tragedy and resilience, stands as a testament to the need for policies that seek to solve these complex social problems — and not at the cost of losing Canadians to death by #MAiD” https://t.co/olyA0xDpFS via @VancouverSun

[Inclusion BC @InclusionBC]

Average monthly rents are not affordable to someone with an intellectual or developmental disability who can afford approximately $500 per month. Will the BC Budget 2024 finally tackle the affordability gap for everyone?

#BCBudget2024, #InclusiveHousing, #PlanforEquity, #BCpoli

[BCAB @BCABinfo]

Congratulations to @InclusionBC a co-recipient of the 2023 BCAB Humanitarian Award.

This award was created to provide charitable organizations access to a distribution network of broadcasters to better communicate their message.

[DisabilityAllianceBC @DisabAllianceBC]

The #GC launched an accessible online engagement tool to collect insight and feedback from all Canadians to help shape the #CanadaDisabilityBenefit regulations.

Visit: https://t.co/rNpAyKiP0s

#Disability #CDB

[Inclusion International @InclusionIntl]

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognise self-advocates uniting in action to achieve the #SDGs.

Across the world, people with intellectual disabilities are advocating to create a world where no one is left behind.

Today we share their voices. #IDPD

[Dr. Karen Bopp @KarenBopp2]

Two Days left!!! Please share ❤️

[VPS NPV @vps_npv]

Advisors to the Vulnerable Persons Standard submitted a 1000-word brief to the Special Joint Committee on MAiD (#AMAD)'s study of Canada's readiness for MAiD for Mental Disorder as a sole underlying condition #assistedsuicide.

Read the brief here: https://t.co/DxjpSe5DYU

[IDC/BCANDS 🇨🇦 @BCANDS1]

November marks the 9th anniversary of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month in Canada! Join thousands of organizations, communities and individuals in celebrating the amazing contributions of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples living with disabilities!
https://t.co/SQ2Zo4KA9O

[Community Living BC @clbc_connect]

Happy International Plain Language Day! It’s important to use plain language to make sure everyone can understand. Thank you @BCPeopleFirst for these tips
#IPlainDay #InternationalPlainLanguageDay