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Can Home Sharing Help Ease Housing Pressure in BC?
Housing pressure in British Columbia combined with rising costs, limited availability, and long waitlists make it difficult for many people to find stable housing. For adults with disabilities, the challenge can be even greater when housing also needs to include the right level of support. One housing model that already supports many people across British Columbia is home sharing.… Read more
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Building Strong Family Relationships in Home Sharing
Learn how strong communication and trust help home sharing partnerships succeed for families, providers, and adults with disabilities in British Columbia. Home sharing is more than a housing arrangement. It is a partnership. When someone moves into a home sharing environment, they become part of another household and daily life. For families, this means building trust, maintaining open communication, and supporting a relationship… Read more
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Why Community Based Living Matters for Disability Support
Across many countries, disability support systems are shifting away from institutional models and toward community-based living. This change is not only about improving the quality of life. It is also about building systems that are sustainable over time. Community based living models often create stronger outcomes for individuals, communities, and support systems. In British Columbia, this conversation continues to grow as governments,… Read more
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Self Advocate Social Events Survey
Help us plan fun self advocate events We are planning regular events where self advocates can meet new people and have fun together. We want to plan activities that match what you enjoy. Your ideas will help us plan activities that match what you like. We also want to make sure events feel comfortable and… Read more
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Championing Inclusion: Employers Who Lead the Way in Disability Employment
Introduction Inclusive employment is about more than giving someone a job. It is about recognizing the value that every person brings to the workplace. Across British Columbia, many employers are leading by example, showing that hiring people with disabilities strengthens both their organizations and their communities. These employers understand that inclusion is not only the right thing… Read more
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Employment and Independence: How Work Builds Confidence and Connection
Introduction Employment is one of the most powerful ways to build independence. For people with disabilities, having a job is about much more than earning a living. It is about belonging, self-worth, and being part of a community. Across British Columbia, people with disabilities are finding meaningful work through inclusive employers and supported employment programs.… Read more