BCACL is a federation working with partners to build community and to enhance the lives of children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families by supporting abilities, promoting action and advancing rights, responsibilities and social justice.
Campaign Launched to Address Long and Unacceptable WaitlistsBCACL has joined together with other family and community groups to address waitlists that are forcing children and youth with special needs, adults with developmental disabilities and their families into crisis. Visit the waitlist campaign section of the website for more information. Click here to read the press release.
The BC Association for Community Living (BCACL) and the BCACL Foundation are partnering to present a free estate and investment planning seminar. Estate and investment planning is complex and it can be overwhelming. This seminar will help you to understand the value of having an estate plan, and how investments can be incorporated into your financial planning strategy. We encourage you to register early as seating is limited. To RSVP, please contact Salima at 604.777.9100 ext. 507 or by e-mail at smawji@bcacl.org.
When: Wednesday December 3, 2008, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
(Doors open at 5:45pm. Light refreshments will be served.)
Where: Oakridge Library, Vancouver BC
The BC Association for Community Living in conjunction with the Canadian Association for Community Living is seeking nominations for our National Inclusive Education Awards. We know there are many positive examples of inclusive classrooms throughout BC and we wish to recognize three individuals or organizations for their stellar work in early learning, Kindergarten to grade 12, and post-secondary settings. Winners will be announced during Inclusive Education Week (February 15-21). The deadline for nominations is January 15, 2009. Click here to download the Inclusive Education Week Nomination form. We encourage you to spread the word!
The 2009 BCACL Conference Planning Committee is seeking submissions of artwork from artists with developmental disabilities. The theme of this year's conference is "Bringing the Pieces Together”. The artwork will be used on the cover of the 2009 Conference Program and on other promotional materials. Deadline for submissions is December 15, 2008. Click here for more information on how to submit a piece of artwork.
Advocates from the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL) celebrated on October 23 as the Government of Saskatchewan announced a $76.9 million investment to eliminate waitlists for residential, day and specialized programs for people with developmental disabilities in Saskatchewan. Click here to read the BCACL press release.
On Friday, October 24, 2008, BCACL submitted the written segment of our presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Relations for input towards the provincial budget 2009 consultation.
Click here to read BCACL's written submission. The 2009 Budget Consultation report was released on November 16 and is available on the Committee website.
Committee Website: https://www.leg.bc.ca/budgetconsultations/index.htm
The written submission follows BCACL's presentation to the Committee on September 15, 2008. We would like to thank all of the individuals and groups who made a personal, written or survey presentation to the Committee. We hope the Committee will hear our concerns and write a report that reflects the critical need of a financial investment towards eliminating waitlists.
The BC Association for Community Living recently released its 2007-2008 annual report at its conference and AGM, held in Surrey B.C., on June 12-14, 2008. Click here for a PDF version of the report. BCACL has also released a new brochure, describing community living and the work of BCACL, as well as outlining our vision and mission statement. Click here for a PDF version of the brochure. If you would like a hard copy of either publication, please contact BCACL: info@bcacl.org.
RSL 2008 Early Bird Draw Results
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Vipond Shaughnessy Golf Classic
