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Policy Place Come Together, Canada. Stronger connections, better mental health. Mental health awareness in Canada has become an increasingly important public issue, reflecting a growing recognition of its impact on individuals, workplaces, and communities as one in...

Budget 2026 – No New Funding for AdultsMarch 2026 The BC Government Budget 2026 was announced February 17, 2026. Adults who are neurodiverse in B.C. see almost no direct, new investment in the Budget; most major changes are confined to children and youth with some....

Creating Inclusive WorkplacesFebruary 2026 More Canadians are identifying as neurodivergent, a term describing people whose brains work differently due to conditions like ADHD, autism, or dyslexia. Yet, many workplaces remain structured around neurotypical...

External review of CLBC home-sharing program completedNovember 2025 Tuesday November 25, 2025, the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction received the final report from the external review of Community Living BC’s (CLBC) home-sharing program that was...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...