by Beaufort | Sep 1, 2025 | News
Finding SupportSeptember 2025 Parents and caregivers of family members with autism or Down syndrome often experience unique challenges compared to those without disabilities. They frequently engage with healthcare, education, and support services and may bear the...
by Beaufort | Jun 1, 2025 | News
From Institutions to Inclusion: The Ongoing Journey June 2025 Following the momentum of the 1960s and 1970s, the deinstitutionalization movement in Canada led to significant changes in how society supported individuals with developmental disabilities. As large...
by Beaufort | May 1, 2025 | News
Policy Place Deinstitutionalization and the Beaufort Association for Inclusion: A Turning Point in Comox Valley’s HistoryMay 2025 In the mid-20th century, individuals with developmental disabilities in British Columbia were often institutionalized in large, isolated...
by Beaufort | Feb 1, 2025 | News
Policy Place Gong Hei Fat Choy “Wishing You Prosperity and Good Fortune” in Cantonese February 2025 January 29 is the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year – the year of the Snake. The Snake year generally symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation. People...
by Beaufort | Jan 1, 2025 | News
Representative AgreementsJanuary 2025 Representation Agreements are not mandatory in British Columbia or required by CLBC. However, they can be important legal tools for adults with developmental disabilities by providing a way to maintain autonomy and receive support...