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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.

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

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

Thousands of children with special needs in BC are waiting for crucial early intervention services. Read about how we're putting this and other issues on the 2013 BC Election agenda.

The 2013 Inclusion BC Conference and AGM will be held in Vancouver from May 23-25. Visit the conference section for more information: inclusionbc.org/conference-2013 

What's New in Employment

Employment
November 23, 2011
The Canadian Association for Supported Employment 2012 conference will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba from June 5-7. The call for speakers has now been posted on the CASE website. ...
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November 18, 2011
The Standing Committee on Finance released its budget 2012 consultation report. It recommends a financial investment into CLBC and the quick completion of a review. Recommendations also related to the new employment model and improvements to the transition process for youth leaving high school....
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November 15, 2011
As the media continues to cover the issues facing people with developmental disabilities and their families, many people are confusing BCACL with the provincial funding body, Community Living BC (CLBC). ...
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Employment
October 3, 2011
Attendees can expect to come away with renewed motivation, practical application and strategic partnerships to continue to move people with developmental disabilities to meaningful employment....
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June 28, 2011
Our 2010/2011 annual report is now available online. Take a look and see what we have been up to for the last year!...
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April 14, 2011
Canadians will be going to the polls on May 2, 2011. This is a national election but it plays out in provinces, communities and neighbourhoods. Across B.C. and Canada, individuals and groups are working together to make disability an election issue. ...
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January 14, 2011
Thank you to all of the 457 family members and individuals who filled out our "Count me in" survey. ...
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Employment
January 14, 2011
BCACL has created a Fact Sheet to help give clarity to the new Employment Program in B.C. ...
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Employment
January 13, 2011
The Canadian Association for Supported Employment 2011 Conference is being held in Halifax from June 7-9, 2011. Registration is now open....
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December 7, 2010
The Disability Advisory Committee of the Community Legal Assistance Society (of which BCACL is a member) hosted a community forum titled "Honouring the Convention: A Call to Action in B.C." on December 10, 2010, the International Day of Human Rights....
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