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COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine
This week it was announced by the Canadian & BC governments that the COVID-19 vaccine would begin to be administered across Canada. Inclusion BC shared a recent Globe and Mail article that makes the case for ensuring that "persons with intellectual disabilities across the lifespan are not overlooked, but rather, are prioritized for vaccination." Inclusion BC has…
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BC Recovery Benefit & Changes to PWD Supplement

BC Recovery Benefit & Changes to PWD Supplement
The Province of BC has announced a new BC Recovery Benefit. Amounts are determined on a sliding scale, based on income. Please check out more information here. People receiving PWD benefits are eligible to apply and the amount will not be clawed back based on your existing benefits. Single people earning less than $62,500 qualify for…
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Another Successful Paint Night at CVS

Just a quick message to say thank you to everyone who came out for Paint Night. Palette Posse Paint Parties led us through A Cup of Cocoa and it was a great night of painting & fun. Here are a few of the beautiful paintings from the night. To send yours to be posted on this…
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Thank You to Body Craft Essentials

Thank You to Body Craft Essentials
We wanted to send a quick thank you out to Body Craft Essentials. This is a new business that just launched recently. They are focused on producing plant-based body and skin care products. They are also focused on giving back to their community and have graciously decided to donate 10% of all profits back to…
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