We'll be closed for our holiday break from Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 - Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Our office will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5. During this time, we will only be responding to very urgent messages. All other messages will receive a response as soon as possible after we reopen. Happy holidays!

We're #hiring!

DABC is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist for Access DTC based in Northern BC, and a Tax Preparer/Advocate.

Visit https://disabilityalliancebc.org/career/ for details.

#NorthernBC #PrinceGeorge #BCJobs #NonProfitJobs #DTC #DisabilityTaxCredit #DisabilityTax #JobAd

#TechTuesday: Our AT Help Desk team looks at Clicker, an accessible word processor that provides students with a variety of helpful features that are designed to make writing feel more achievable.

Read more: buff.ly/8d8feKC

#NeilSquire #ATHelpDesk #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalLiteracy

New calf sighted with B.C.’s endangered orcas a ‘huge, welcome surprise’.

Read more at: vicnews.com/2025/12/10/v...

Trans and non-binary people in Canada experience higher rates of poverty compared to their cisgender peers, according to a recent StatsCan report. #canpoli

DABC is shocked & deeply disappointed at @globalnews.ca.web.brid.gy which, on Dec 3, 2025, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPD), published an inflammatory and antagonizing piece claiming allegations of fraud conducted by people receiving disability & income assistance...

The filing deadline for the 2024 tax year may have passed, but you can still file your taxes. If you do not expect to owe taxes you won't need to incur late filing penalties! People living on low or modest incomes generally receive $400-$500 each year they file their taxes from various benefits. 💡

DABC ED Helaine Boyd and Chair Jake Anthony (pictured, next to the Hon. Anne Kang) were very honoured to accept BC's Medal of Good Citizenship on behalf of Pamela Horton, who passed away in May.

Learn about Pam's legacy: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/dabc-statement-on-the-passing-of-pam-horton/

Today, on #IDPD2025, DABC has issued a press release, announcing the 11 recipients of the 2025/2026 Accessibility Projects Grants: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/funding-helps-remove-barriers-for-people-with-disabilities-accessibility-projects-grants-recipients-for-2025-2026/

#IDPD #accessibility

We'd like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has donated to Disability Alliance BC so far this #GivingTuesday. 💛

If you haven't yet donated but want to be part of #GivingTuesdayCA, there's still time: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/resist-ableism-donate-to-dabc-for-giving-tuesday/

It's #GivingTuesday! A donation of any size helps us further our mission to promote a more inclusive & equitable society for people with all disabilities. We're grateful for any support!

Info: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/resist-ableism-donate-to-dabc-for-giving-tuesday/

#GivingTuesdayCA

📢 Volunteer with our Tax AID program! 🤝

DABC is seeking several volunteers who are passionate about community work to join our Tax AID program, year-round.

Info: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/volunteer-with-our-tax-aid-program/

DABC will be tabling at the Heritage Hall Vancouver Christmas Market TOMORROW (Nov 29), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 🎄Entry is free!

Peruse the artisans' works, stop by and say hi, and learn about our services!

Heritage Hall is located at 3102 Main St, #Vancouver.

Join our upcoming Zoom webinar, an overview of Canada Pension Plan (#CPPD) applications: eligibility and the application form.

When: December 4th, 2025 at 2 pm PT.
Where: Zoom
Register here👇: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QhSxdmU9Rb21f8DSPbZHhg#/registration

DABC is hiring a Right Fit Accessible Housing Research Specialist! This is a part-time contract position.

Info: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/dabc-job-opportunity-right-fit-accessible-housing-research-specialist/

#BCJobs #NonProfitJobs

📢 Our next Transition magazine will include a look at “unmet needs” around #disability programs, services & supports, and we want to hear from you!

For full info, including where to send your comments, visit: disabilityalliancebc.org/tell-us-abou...

#PeopleWithDisabilities #DisabilitySupports

DABC, BC Poverty Reduction Coalition & Centre for Family Equity have issued a joint letter to the Province, calling for the full removal of the spousal cap for all #PWD & their households: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/dabc-and-community-partners-call-for-full-removal-of-the-pwd-spousal-cap/.

DABC is seeking a Community Advocate to join our Advocacy Access team! The Advocate will be responsible for individual & community #advocacy relating to provincial disability benefits (#PWD):
disabilityalliancebc.org/job-posting-...

#BCJobs

Do you sit on an #accessibility committee at a #BC public sector organization? Join our network dialogue on Dec 8 at 1:30 pm to discuss challenges & opportunities! Learn more & register: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/online-network-dialogue-for-accessibility-committee-members/

#AccessibleBCAct

The theme of the Fall/Winter 2025 edition of Transition magazine is Following Their Path: How #disability trailblazers are guiding today’s advocacy, and it is dedicated to the late Pam Horton.

Read it here: 👇
- PDF: https://tinyurl.com/yptumchd
- Text only: https://tinyurl.com/ywfkxnkh

The Province announced today changes to the spousal rule for couples receiving #PWD benefits. We commend the Province for the positive changes, but will continue to advocate for the full removal of the spousal cap. https://disabilityalliancebc.org/province-announces-changes-to-spousal-clawbacks/

DABC has signed on to a statement from the National Disability Network regarding Budget 2025, which you can read and download on our blog:

https://disabilityalliancebc.org/national-disability-network-statement-on-budget-2025/

#Budget2025 #Canada #DTC #CDB #CanadaDisabilityBenefit

Come out and join us and others at the Rally for Accessibility this Saturday at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza – 800 Georgia Street! 12pm-2pm.

www.bcpeoplefirst.com/event-detail...

#Vancouver #accessibility #PeopleWithDisabilities

It’s National Pain Awareness Week. Did you know that pain is common in many conditions, from cancer to arthritis, as well as other illnesses? Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain aims to reduce pain and its impacts. Track its progress here: PainCanada.ca/actionplan #NPAW2025

Yesterday, the federal government announced Budget 2025. The budget contains several items that pertain to people with disabilities & people living on low incomes.

We’ve listed them on our blog: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/federal-budget-2025-announced/

#Budget2025 #CDB #DTC #DisabilityTax