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Inclusion BC and the Family Support Institute invite you to participate in a very important survey  on restraint and seclusion in BC schools. The time to act is now.

We envision an education culture that celebrates and embraces uniqueness, has appropriate supports and resources and provides equitable access to lifelong learning.

Inclusion BC provides advocacy support and education, training & networking opportunities for families across the province. Visit the families section for more information.

Meet Olivia, Devon, Kayla and Kit on the "on my way" video blog. Share in the journey of these four students as they plan for life after high school. Visit transitionplanningbc.ca

Everyone in the workplace benefits from the value of diversity. Learn more about our Ready, Willing and Able employment campaign: inclusionbc/ready-willing-and-able.

Derek Lith has worked at different McDonald’s locations for over 21 years. “I like working hard,” he says. “And I like getting pay cheques.” Watch Derek's video here.

Member Associations

Update for members: Check this page again in the near future for new and exciting updates for members, including a sign-in section and other resources.

NEW! View our membership matters video.

About our member organizations

Our member associations in B.C. deliver a wide range of support services throughout the province, including early intervention, family support, residential services and other kinds of individualized supports and services. They also work with community partners to increase access to recreation, employment, volunteer and civic opportunities.

Individuals and family members who are members of a local member agency can also become members of Inclusion BC. Local community living associations pay a membership fee to Inclusion BC based on the size and operating budget of their organization, and representatives from each association have a vote at the Annual General Meeting.

Individuals may also become members of Inclusion BC directly for a nominal membership fee, but do not have a vote at the AGM. In addition, Inclusion BC has a number of individual lifetime members and may have affiliate members - agencies who do not meet the full membership criteria, but who have an interest in Inclusion BC activities. Affiliate members do not have a vote at the Inclusion BC.

Become a Member

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Inclusion BC, please contact Faith Bodnar, Executive Director for more information on the benefits of membership and what it means to be a member of Inclusion BC. 604-777-9100 ext. 516

Other information for members

In the News updates - Inclusion BC sends out regular emails with links to news articles relevant to community living and people with developmental disabilities. This news service is available exclusively to our member organizations. If you are a board member or executive director of a member organization and are not currently receiving these emails, please contact Danielle Kelliher, Inclusion BC Director of Communications at dkelliher@inclusionbc.org.

Careers in Community Living - BCACL has a careers section of our website that lists job vacancies within our member organizations. If you are a member of BCACL and would like to post a job opportunity, please email the posting to Danielle Kelliher, BCACL Director of Communications at dkelliher@inclusionbc.org.The email should include either a link to the posting on your website or the posting itself in PDF format.

Executive Directors Network - Contact Charlotte Kates, Inclusion BC Member Services Coordinator, for more information about the upcoming April 2013 meeting. ckates@inclusionbc.org

About the Executive Directors Network: Inclusion BC supports a network of Executive Directors from our member organizations to meet quarterly. Network meetings are co-chaired by rotating executive directors from within the federation. "ED Net" is an opportunity to network, share information and develop strategies to increase the effectiveness of our collective work. Members welcome and encourage the participation of their senior management staff in an effort to nurture and support leadership developmnet. "ED Net" provides invaluable information to the provincial office about how government policies and practices are being implemented at the local and regional levels and about the impacts they have on people with developmental disabilities and their families. Representatives from government, other provincial federations and community organizations are often invited as guests to increase opportunities for information sharing.

Feature Articles - Inclusion BC provides feature articles three times per year for our member organizations to include in their own newsletters. If you have an idea for an upcoming feature article, please contact Danielle Kelliher, Inclusion BC Director of Communications at dkelliher@inclusionbc.org.

Training and Workshops - Inclusion BC staff provide workshops and training to our member organizations on topics such as advocacy, transitioning out of high school and inclusive education. If you are interested in having Inclusion BC come to your organization, please contact Karen DeLong at kdelong@inclusionbc.org or call 604-777-9100 ext. 530 for more information. 

On My Way

Inclusion BC Video Blog

Join the conversation as four students share their hopes, dreams, successes and challenges as they prepare for life after high school. + Learn More