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

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.

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

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

Resources: Employment

Adult Special Education (ASE) Post Secondary Programs in B.C. (a list) by ASE Provincial Articulation Representatives
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Employment, Community Partners
This is a list of program names and contact information for institutions across B.C. that offer post secondary employment programs. It was compiled at an ASE Provincial Articulation meeting by ASE representatives from across the province. Read more...
BC Disability Benefits Help Sheet by BC Coalition of People with Disabilities, updated March, 2010
Employment, Income Security, Self Advocacy, Government Resources
These free self-help guides are designed for people with disabilities who need to access provincial disability benefits and the medical services, equipment and supplies provided by the Ministry of Housing and Social Development (MHSD). The sheets were updated on March 31, 2010. See below for the Read more...
Customized Employment: Transition Planning and Self Determination Instruction Video by BC Employnet www.bcemploynet.org
Friday, July 2, 2010
Employment
A Video put together by CBI Consultants as a part of the Advancing Employment initiative. www.cbiconsultants.com Read more...
Easy-Read Guide to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by written, designed and produced for Department for Work and Pensions by the ‘EasyRead’ service @ Inspired Services Publishing Ltd. ISL366/07
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Disability Supports, Employment, Inclusive Education, Income Security, Self Advocacy, Supports to Children and Families
An easy to read guide to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Read more...
Employment of Persons with Disabilities: Now is the time to put it on your agenda! by Winston Leckie, SPARC BC News, Spring 2006
Employment
A remarkable number of persons with disabilities remain unemployed despite their willingness and ability to work. Winston Leckie looks for opportunities for change and articulates why now is a good time to re-think the issue. Read more...
Finding a Job and Keeping it - Tips for Self Advocates by BCACL, the BC Self Advocacy Foundation, and the Self Advocacy Caucus
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
BCACL Publications, Employment, Self Advocacy
This is a plain language booklet for self advocates that gives helpful tips about finding a job and keeping it. See the table of contents below. Why work? ................................................................................................................. 4 Top ten reasons why Read more...
Get on the Train, A Learning Tour on Employment Final Report by Innovation Support Network's Subcommittee on Employment, Fall 2008
Employment
In the spring of 2009, a unique opportunity for sharing, learning and networking occurred that allowed people from around the province to gather and share information, resources and ideas related to employment for people with disabilities. Host agencies organized one of the six day events in their Read more...
Improving the Odds: Employment, Disability and Public Programs in Canada by Roeher Institute
Employment, Income Security
Improving the Odds: Employment, Disability and Public Programs in Canada. A research report by the Roeher Institute. Read more...
Integrated employment or sheltered workshops? Preferences of adults with intellectual disabilities, their families, and staff. by Migliore, Mank, Grossi & Rogan, 2007
Employment
New studies explore attitudes towards inclusive employment - Published in the latest Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, these articles provide strong evidence that Real Work for Real Pay is favorable both to the general public, and to those working in sheltered settings. Click below to be Read more...
Making it Real: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by Canadian Association for Community Living, October, 2009
Disability Supports, Employment, Inclusive Education, Income Security, Supports to Children and Families
A call to action on ratification and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Provides straight-forward, easy to read background information about the CRPD. Read more...
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