The Home Sharing Support Society BC (HSSSBC) is planning social events and wants to hear from you. Share your ideas for what you’d like to do and help shape events that bring people together for fun, connection, and laughter. 👉 Take the survey: https://ow.ly/usrG50YFiR4

Good news - there's still time to submit a nomination!📢 The deadline for CLBC's 2026 WOW Awards has been extended to Sunday, April 19 at 5 p.m. PDT. Find full details about the 2026 WOW Awards and nomination forms here: www.CommunityLivingBC.ca/WOW

A new housing project in northern B.C. is supporting Indigenous women with complex needs to live in a safe, stable, and supportive home. Located in Lheidli T’enneh territory (Prince George), the home provides culturally grounded supports to build stability and thrive. https://ow.ly/RS0150YFipl

This powerful video from the Disabilities Association is a reminder to see people for who they are, beyond labels. It highlights the importance of listening to lived experience and creating communities where people feel respected and included. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEp0cbva9Pk

Today, April 2, marks World Autism Acceptance Day! It’s a time to listen to autistic voices, learn from lived experience, and create communities where people feel included and respected. #AustismAcceptanceDay

The deadline to nominate for CLBC's 2026 WOW Awards is approaching! 📢 This is an opportunity to celebrate how far we’ve come together to build more inclusive and accessible communities for all people across B.C. 🔔 Nominate by April 6 at 5:00 p.m. www.CommunityLivingBC.ca/WOW

Explore CLBC’s new Events Calendar and stay connected with what’s happening across the province! 📆 The calendar includes Board meetings, Indigenous Advisory Committee meetings, and Community Council meetings and more. See the calendar here: https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/whats-new/calendar/

Share your feedback with CLBC — survey is open until March 31. 🗒️ There’s still time to help shape CLBC’s next Strategic Plan. By completing our short survey, you can share what matters most to you and help set priorities for the future of CLBC. 🔗 Complete survey here: https://ow.ly/CLWB50YzRpQ

Did you know that CLBC has plain language infographics designed to help people who are new to CLBC understand what they can expect when requesting support? 1. Linear format: 🔗 https://ow.ly/UTT250YxMxA 2. Visual format: 🔗 https://ow.ly/rpNK50YxMxC

You're invited! Join CLBC's South Central Okanagan Community Council for an open house. 📆 April 22 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. 📍 CLBC Kelowna Office at 2045 Enterprise Way, Kelowna B.C. ✉️ Email [email protected] to register

Calling all self-advocates in Kamloops! 📣 Speak Up Self-Advocacy Awareness Society is hosting two last feedback sessions: 🔹 March 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (In-person) 🔹 March 26 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (In-person) Email [email protected] to register and for more details.

The WOW Awards recognize people and places across B.C. who are making a real difference in advancing inclusion and full citizenship for people with developmental disabilities. ⏰ Nominate by April 6 at 5:00 p.m. PDT 🔗 Nominate here: https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/WOW

If you’re unable to attend a local Feedback Session, there are still two other ways to share your feedback: 🔹Attend the final virtual feedback session (open to everyone): 📅 Wednesday, March 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. PDT 📝 Register by 5 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, March 24 🔹 Complete the online survey

There are more ways to help shape CLBC’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan! If you’re unable to attend a local session, there are still two other ways to share your feedback 👇

The March 2026 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families is here! 👉 Read the latest edition here: https://ow.ly/vw0150Yhgpu Not subscribed yet? Sign up to receive the Update straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/qcwi50Yhgpw

Join the Kamloops Society for Community Inclusion and the Speak-Up Self-Advocacy Awareness Society for a screening of A Place Where I Belong on March 19 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. PDT a in Kamloops, B.C. Watch an interview about the film featured on CFJC Kamloops below! https://ow.ly/NiNm50YvAoc `

CLBC is pleased to welcome new leadership to its Provincial Advisory Committee (PAC). Jennifer Hartley has been elected as the new PAC Chair, and Alexandria Stuart has been elected as PAC Vice-Chair. Learn more about the newly elected PAC leadership here: https://ow.ly/asAx50Yv1Cw

CLBC’s Accessibility Committee requested plain language infographics to help individuals understand what to expect when requesting support. We made two versions, one that is more visual and one with step-by-step information. Visual: https://ow.ly/R41w50YtAli Linear: https://ow.ly/r9f150YtAlh

Want to learn from people with lived experience advocating for their rights in an ableist society? Join BC People First's upcoming panel presentation: "How to Handle Bullying & Ableism." 📆 March 17 at 2 p.m. PDT via Zoom Click here to register and for more information: https://ow.ly/wfYO50YtbgY

Do you know someone making a difference in their community? The WOW Awards recognize people and places in across B.C. who have gone above and beyond in advancing inclusion for adults who have developmental disabilities. 🔔 Nominate by Monday, April 6 at 5:00 p.m. PDT. www.CommunityLivingBC.ca/WOW

Upcoming Strategic Plan Feedback Sessions happening this week! March 12 | 6:30 to 8 p.m. PDT Hosted by the Simon Fraser Community Council ✉️ [email protected] March 12 | 12 to 2:30 p.m. PDT Hosted by the Fort St. John Association for Community Living ✉️ [email protected]

Join CLBC's North Okanagan Shuswap Community Council for their Spring Fling Dance!🎵🌸 Come together for an evening of music and community connection. Whether you love to dance or just want to enjoy great company, everyone is welcome. 📆 March 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. PST 📍 Elks Lodge, Vernon B.C.

Upcoming virtual Strategic Feedback Sessions for Vancouver Island! 📣 March 5 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. Hosted by the Central North Island Community Council Register: [email protected] March 10 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. Hosted by the South Island Community Council Register: [email protected]

Spread the Word Day (Mar 4) is dedicated to ending the use of hurtful language and promoting respect and inclusion. Thank you to BC People First and People First of Canada for your leadership on this campaign and ongoing advocacy to promote dignity, rights and respect. 🩵 https://ow.ly/J6Im50YoMOi

CLBC’s 2026–27 budget is $1.9B, with 93% going directly to the services people use. Eligibility has grown by ~25% over the past five years. Budget 2026 helps us meet people’s needs for new or additional supports. Read more: ow.ly/M3QO50YoKGA

Nominations for the 2026 WOW Awards are now OPEN! 🙌 This is an opportunity to celebrate how far we’ve come together to build more inclusive communities. 🔔 Nominations due April 6. www.CommunityLivingBC.ca/WOW Learn more from Katie Moore, self-advocacy leader and past WOW Award recipient. 👇

Upcoming feedback sessions 🗣️ Nanaimo: Central North Community Council (Mar 3 at 6:30 p.m.) ✉️ [email protected] Victoria: Vela Canada (Mar 3 at 6:30 p.m.) ✉️ [email protected] Burnaby: Simon Fraser Community Council (Mar 7 at 10 a.m.) ✉️ [email protected] https://ow.ly/M6Qj50Yl9AC

The CLBC North Okanagan Shuswap Community Council is hosting People Planning Together — a free, 2 day training for adults with developmental disabilities who want to plan a life they choose. 📆 March 11 & 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Vernon, BC. Register: [email protected] or 250-833-6100

Calling families and self-advocates in the Kootenays for feedback! ⛰️ Self-Advocates of the Rockies 📆 Mar 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. 📍 Online Kootenay Community Council 📆 Mar 3 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. 📍 Hybrid 📆 Mar 5 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. 📍 In-person More details and registration: https://ow.ly/pirA50YcXsq

Upcoming online Strategic Plan feedback sessions! 💻 🔹 Vancouver-Richmond Community Council (February 25) 🔹 Speak Up Self-Advocacy Awareness Society (February 27 & March 4) 🔹 Self-Advocates of the Rockies (March 2) 🔹 Kootenay Community Council (March 3) Registration: https://ow.ly/pirA50YcXsq

Celebrate Pink Pink Shirt Day with the South Island Community Council's screening of "A Place Where I Belong" this Wednesday, February 25 at 7 p.m. at Cinecenta in Victoria, B.C.! 🎥🩷 Everyone is welcome! Tickets are available at the door, first come first serve. Admission is by donation.

Two Community Council-led feedback sessions are happening next week! 📣 🔹 Upper Fraser Community Council (February 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. PST) 🔗 https://ow.ly/LaKs50YhUNF 🔹 North Community Council (February 25 from 1 to p.m. MT) 🔗 https://ow.ly/yFJ150YhUNA More sessions: https://ow.ly/2uUv50YhUNz

Upcoming Strategic Plan feedback sessions hosted by Self-Advocate groups! Aspire Richmond Self-Advocates 📆 Feb 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (Online) ✉️ [email protected] Self-Advocates of the Rockies 📆 Feb 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (Cranbrook, BC) ✉️ [email protected] https://ow.ly/pirA50YcXsq

📢 You're invited! Join CLBC's open board meeting on Thursday February 26, 2026. 📆 February 26 from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. PST online via Microsoft Teams 🔗 Meeting agenda: https://ow.ly/y3FX50Yhhvv To register, email [email protected] asking to attend the February open board meeting.

The February 2026 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families features CLBC news, self-advocacy highlights, Community Council updates, and more! 📖 Read the latest edition here https://ow.ly/LZcV50Yhgko 📩 Subscribe: https://ow.ly/WsBO50Yhgkp

Upcoming Strategic Plan feedback sessions! 🔔 🔹 Simon Fraser Community Council (Feb 12 & 19) Details: ow.ly/ifSx50YcY50 🔹 Richmond-Vancouver Community Council (Feb 18) Details: ow.ly/jTnZ50YcY4Z 🔹Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (Feb 19) By invitation from BACI.

Spread the love and join the Central Island Community Council's Valentine’s Day Dance for a celebration of community and fun for people of all ages with diversabilities. ❤️ 📆 Feb 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. 📍 Bowen Park Auditorium, Nanaimo B.C. or online via Zoom https://www.virtualcommunitydances.com/

A great day at the YES! Youth Employment Summit in Nanaimo! 🌟 CLBC's employment team was pleased to be an exhibitor, sharing information about our Employment and L.I.F.E. Services and highlighting our commitment to employment equity for people with disabilities. More: https://ow.ly/fzF350Yc2j9

Join Connections Hour on February 12 from 12 to 1 p.m. PST! 🤝 BC Self Advocate Leadership Network and Curiko have partnered to host Connections Hour, a welcoming space to meet new friends and hear what's happening around the province. 👉 Register on Curiko's website: https://ow.ly/c7zl50Y957a

We are excited to announce the release of the second year CLBC Accessibility Progress Report! ✔️ Thank you to the CLBC Accessibility Committee and Staff Working Group for their guidance and support in putting the Accessibility Plan in to action. 👉 Read the report here: https://ow.ly/sA2g50Y94Xl

Join the Simon Fraser Community Council for a feedback session in Mandarin this Friday! 📅 Friday, February 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. PST 📍 Online via Zoom ✉️ Email [email protected] 🔗 View other Feedback Sessions near you on our website: https://ow.ly/tAbJ50Y4uHZ https://ow.ly/tAbJ50Y4uHZ

A sweet way to support inclusion!🍩 Tim Hortons’ Special Olympics Donut is back, with 100% of proceeds supporting sports programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities in communities across Canada from Jan 30 - Feb 1. Learn more: https://www.timhortons.ca/specialolympics #ChooseToInclude

Upcoming CLBC Strategic Plan Feedback sessions: Aspire Richmond 📅 Feb 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. 📍 Seedlings Childcare Centre, Richmond B.C. ✉️ [email protected] Simon Fraser Community Council (Mandarin) 📅 Feb 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 📍 Online ✉️ [email protected] https://ow.ly/tAbJ50Y4uHZ

Congratulations to BC People First Society's 2025 Self-Advocate Leadership of the Year Award: Noor Shakar! 🎉 Noor actively uses her voice to support others, educate communities, and promote stronger self-advocacy across BC. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/Ri6M50Y42fV

🚨 Coming up! Two in-person CLBC Strategic Plan feedback sessions are happening next week: 📍 Tuesday, January 27 in Victoria, B.C. Email [email protected] to register. 📍Friday, January 30 Richmond, B.C. Email [email protected] to register. www.communitylivingbc.ca/about-us/clb...

Community Living BC (CLBC) announced today that CEO Ross Chilton will retire in January 2027, following more than seven years of dedicated leadership. 🔗 Read more about Ross's legacy and what his transition means for CLBC's future in the full news release: www.communitylivingbc.ca/homepage-new...

Want to host a CLBC Strategic Planning Feedback Session? 🗣️ CLBC is providing Engagement Toolkits for community leaders and organizations to host feedback sessions in their communities. 📩 To request toolkit: [email protected] 🔗 Learn more: www.communitylivingbc.ca/.../help-gui...

Your voice matters! 📢 Aspire Richmond is hosting a community engagement session for self-advocates and CLBC eligible individuals. 🗓 Jan 30 | 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. PST 📍 Victoria Seedlings 6380 No. 3rd. Richmond, B.C. 📩 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/clbc-commu... or email [email protected].

Your voice matters! 📢 The South Island Community Council is hosting a family feedback session in Victoria. 🗓 Jan 27 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. PST 📍 Victoria CLBC Office, #410 – 29 Helmcken Rd 📩 Register: Email [email protected] Find a session near you: www.communitylivingbc.ca/about-us/clb...

CLBC and the Surrey/Delta/White Rock Community Council proud to partner with the White Rock Whalers! 🏒 Together, we’re promoting Community Inclusion and sharing the important work of our Community Council. Thank you, White Rock Whalers, for helping us celebrate inclusion in such a meaningful way.