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www.endexclusion.ca End Exclusion is a national initiative of CACL, CCD and other partners supporting people with disabilities to build an inclusive and accessible Canada. The Nth Degree - A very progressive nationwide Graphic Design/Silk Screen/Professional Speaking Company specializing in Products, Designs and Stories for the Interdependent Living, Inclusion, Diversity and Disability Rights Movement. Check out the Tee-shirt Designs. A Website about Change in the BC Community Services Sector - The United Community Services Co-op is pleased to release British Columbia's new forum for change in the community services sector. This site is aimed squarely at staff and volunteer leaders of societies and associations that provide community-based services in BC. A Dialogue About Citizenship - The Philia Project was founded on a simple belief - the well being/health/ strength of our society requires the presence and diverse engagement of all citizens. Advocacy & Disability Support Organizations Advocacy/Support General BC Coalition for People with Disabilities - A provincial cross-disability advocacy organization. Canadian Association for Community Living - A national, non-profit federation, with provincial chapters working to ensure children and adults with developmental disabilities are able to live quality lives in their communities. CDIA, Canadian Disabled Individuals Association - The Canadian Disabled Individuals Association (CDIA) was founded with the vision of providing a voice on behalf of all disability as well as education of our community and the public. Us for Us, All disabilities, All conditions. "Our intent is to create an inclusive, grass roots organization founded and driven by disabled individuals which is free from obligation and bias as a result of politics or specific interests." The Community Living Coalition - The Coalition is an open and inclusive gathering of people and organizations dedicated to empowering individuals and families to make decisions about how they lead their lives in the community. To achieve this vision, the coalition is moving forward with the provincial government to develop a new governance structure for community living services for children with special needs and adults with developmental disabilities. Individualized Funding (IF) will be a key mechanism to ensure families and individuals control the funding for their supports. Disability Foundation - The Disability Foundation exists to help people with significant disabilities achieve full citizenship in the community. The Disability Foundation's six affiliated societies are: BC Mobility Opportunities Society, ConnecTra Society, Disabled Independent Gardeners Association, Disabled Sailing Association, Tetra Society of North America and Vancouver Adapted Music Society. Family Support Institute - Brings families together to share their expertise, joys, and frustrations and the special understanding of having a child with a disability. www.kendrickconsulting.org - Michael Kendrick Ph.D, of Kendrick Consulting has a web site well worth the visit. Download one or more of his thought provoking articles and learn more about his many workshops. PLAN Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network - A plan is the best guarantee of a safe and secure future for persons with disabilities. Self Advocate Net - A site supporting people with disabilities to connect and learn from each other all over the world. Gregg Schiller was one of our presenters at the Vela Microboard Conference 2001. Check out this very interactive site. Spectrum Society for Community Living - A non profit charitable, organization which offers community based services to people with disabilities in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and Coquitlam, BC. Check out their newsletter! TASH - Is an organization of members concerned with human dignity, civil rights, education, and independence for all individuals with disabilities. The Association of Advocates for Care - "We are a group of concerned citizens dedicated to improving the quality of care and the quality of life for the residents of long term care facilities in British Columbia." Vancouver Community Net Community Pages Index - Links to many advocacy, interest and cultural organizations in British Columbia's largest city. Advocacy/Legal:
ACCESS JUSTICE - Their vision is to provide first-class pro bono lawyers and assistance to all persons who cannot obtain Legal Aid or afford a lawyer, through pro bono clinics throughout the Western provinces (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba). The BC Human Rights Commission The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia - Has updates on freedom of information and protection to privacy acts in the province. The Representation Agreement Resource Center (or Centre) of BC Effective Counselling of Persons with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome - Autism Today is presenting this new online presentation by Nathan Ory, Psychologist and Author. This presentation will explain how shifting levels of consciousness can affect the awareness and coping ability of a person with autism. How some typical ASD thinking patterns can create anxiety and mental health issues. Also covered in this presentation will be how to avoid some of the typical traps of literal thinking, overgeneralization and one-track mind, and idiosyncratic problem solving common to many person with ASD. If you like more information on autism, please visit our web site at: http://www.autismtoday.com Specific information on this course can be found at: http://www.autismtoday.com/autismeducationonline/availablecourses.asp
Inclusion Press - Information on Paths and Teambuilding. The Solution Circle: Getting Unstuck! The Talking Stick Reflection: An Exercise in Listening.
British Columbia Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Individualized Funding Project - includes an interesting link to locate personal attendants BC Housing - Information on rent subsidies, and other housing options. Cerebral Palsy Education Bursaries Available - The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC proudly offers three bursaries of $1,000 each, to any eligible student 18 years and older, with CP, that is currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning. Even if a student has been awarded monies through this fund before, they are still eligible to apply. Download FAQ sheet, or application information in pdf. Please contact Feri at 604.515.9455 or email info@bccerebralpalsy.com Individualized Funding - The Individualized Funding Family Coalition believes that people with developmental disabilities have the same rights as other citizens to self-determination, freedom and equality. We also believe that flexible and innovative approaches are needed to change the status quo, and ensure that each person has the means necessary to participate as a valued and contributing member in their communities. The Individualized Funding Information Resources - Empowering people with disabilities to determine their own futures in British Columbia. Quality Mall - A place where you can find lots of free information about person-centered supports for people with developmental disabilities. Each of the Mall stores has departments you can look through to learn about positive practices that help people with developmental disabilities live, work and participate in our communities and improve the quality of their supports. Come in and browse the Mall. Run by the University of Minnesota.
Community Social Services Employers' Association (CSSEA) - A publicly funded private agency that coordinates human resources planning and labour relations management within the community social services sector in British Columbia. The Government of Canada's Guide to Services for People with Disabilities is now available. It lists more than 60 resources for people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. In addition to being available online and in print, the guide is available in large print, Braille, audio cassette, or computer diskette format. To view or download the guide go to: http://www.pwd-online.ca/pwdcontent.jsp?&lang=en&contentid=28 or call 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232). Human Resources and Skill Development Canada - The Opportunities Fund helps persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and keep employment or self-employment. This link will take you to the HRSDC Publications page The Interim Authority for Community Living BC - Is the next stage in the transformation of Community Living services in the Province of British Columbia Look up your BC Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Ministry of Labour, Information on Employment Standards
Communication Assistance for Young Adults (CAYA) is a project created through Special Education Technology BC (SET-BC) to serve adults between the ages of 19-27 who require alternative or augmentative communication (AAC) assistance.
The Disability Travel Card™ - Provides identification to a person with a permanent disability, which will allow an adult attendant, traveling with the person with a permanent disability, to travel at no cost. Reduced fares will be granted to a person with a permanent disability, unable to travel alone, (regardless of age) and accompanied by an adult attendant, if such person with a permanent disability has received authorization from Easter Seals / March of Dimes National Council or one of its designated affiliated members.Home Share International - Click on Vacation Home Exchange. This web site contains a worldwide listing of individuals who are wanting to "home swap" with another family who has a wheelchair accessible home. This is an interesting web site from Sweden.
The University of Toronto's site for web designers concerned with accessibility - The University of Toronto's site for web designers concerned with accessibility. An online program that tests web pages for accessibility - A free online service that lets you test single pages of web content for quality, accessibility, and privacy issues. An article about advocating for online accessibility - An article about advocating for online accessibility.
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