Inclusion BC recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Karla Verschoor as Executive Director. Karla Verschoor has been with Inclusion BC since 2006, when she joined the organization as …
A Global News article highlighted that a mother of a West Vancouver boy with autism faced her insurance provider cancelling her policy after her teenage son had a meltdown and did …
This week it was announced that survivors of Woodlands who lived at the institution before 1974 have begun receiving compensation payments from the Province. This comes following the Province\’s announcement in …
The provincial government is funding a Complex Medical Dental (CMD) pilot project led by the BC Dental Association (BCDA). The pilot will create new opportunities to receive dental coverage for …
UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) recently made headlines about a new line of clothing specifically tailored for children with disabilities. The garments are made with extra space for casts and …
CBC Radio presents the powerful story of Ido Kedar – a 21-year-old man with autism, who has nonverbal autism. He was told from a very young age that he would never be …
October 20th is Municipal Election Day in BC, when voters will choose school trustees, mayors and councillors for their local communities. These elected leaders make important decisions that affect inclusion …
We featured John\’s Crazy Socks a few months ago and discussed how John has made a successful business from something he loves (socks) and become an inclusive employer in the …
This September marks the 4th annual Disability Employment Month in British Columbia and provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce, and the employers …
Posted: October 12, 2018 by cvsadmin
Inclusion BC names Karla Verschoor as new Executive Director
Inclusion BC recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Karla Verschoor as Executive Director. Karla Verschoor has been with Inclusion BC since 2006, when she joined the organization as …
Posted: October 12, 2018 by cvsadmin
BC Woman Threatened with Loss of Insurance after Son Damages Home
A Global News article highlighted that a mother of a West Vancouver boy with autism faced her insurance provider cancelling her policy after her teenage son had a meltdown and did …
Posted: October 12, 2018 by cvsadmin
Woodlands Survivors Start Receiving Compensation from the Province
This week it was announced that survivors of Woodlands who lived at the institution before 1974 have begun receiving compensation payments from the Province. This comes following the Province\’s announcement in …
Posted: October 5, 2018 by cvsadmin
BC Dental Associations\’ Complex Medical Dental Pilot Program
The provincial government is funding a Complex Medical Dental (CMD) pilot project led by the BC Dental Association (BCDA). The pilot will create new opportunities to receive dental coverage for …
Posted: October 5, 2018 by cvsadmin
Popular UK Retailer Launches an Inclusive Line of Clothing for Children
UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) recently made headlines about a new line of clothing specifically tailored for children with disabilities. The garments are made with extra space for casts and …
Posted: September 27, 2018 by cvsadmin
CBC Radio Spotlights – Finding his Voice
CBC Radio presents the powerful story of Ido Kedar – a 21-year-old man with autism, who has nonverbal autism. He was told from a very young age that he would never be …
Posted: September 27, 2018 by cvsadmin
2018 General Local Elections in BC
October 20th is Municipal Election Day in BC, when voters will choose school trustees, mayors and councillors for their local communities. These elected leaders make important decisions that affect inclusion …
Posted: September 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
The Benefits of Teaching Kindness
We found a CBC point of view article on the modern approach in schools of teaching in a softer and kinder way to be a good read as we continue …
Posted: September 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
Success & Happiness at John\’s Crazy Socks
We featured John\’s Crazy Socks a few months ago and discussed how John has made a successful business from something he loves (socks) and become an inclusive employer in the …
Posted: September 14, 2018 by cvsadmin
B.C. Celebrates Disability Employment Month in September
This September marks the 4th annual Disability Employment Month in British Columbia and provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce, and the employers …
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