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Featured event: The Inclusion BC Federation Summit will take place on Saturday, October 3 in Burnaby, BC. All Inclusion BC members are invited to attend.
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Inclusion BC Federation Summit

Join us on Saturday, October 3rd in Burnaby (Metrotown) for a Federation Summit, which will bring together our members from across the province to share ideas, successes and challenges and help to pave the way to the way forward in our movement. 

The Summit will be facilitated by Vince Verlaan, who "blends participatory planning theory and practice with hands-on facilitation skills... using dialogue techniques to reduce community conflict, accelerate learning, build trust, and support joint action."

Not a member? It's easy to join. By becoming a member and attending the Federation Summit, you stand with us as we provide support, education and advocacy where and when it's needed, breaking down barriers and building communities that include people of all abilities. Here's how. For more information on the Summit visit our website

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2015 Federal Election

The Canadian Association for Community Living, our national federation, is advocating for increased access, opportunity and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities and their families during the 2015 federal election. They've developed a five-point plan with specific asks with background information and questions for your local candidate.  Visit www.inclusionmatters.ca to view the plan and download the PDF here

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Victoria Employers are Ready, Willing and Able

Inclusion BC's Ready, Willing & Able staff will be teaming up with local agencies Community Living Victoria and Lifetime Networks on October 15th to engage employers on the benefits of inclusive hiring. South Vancouver Island employers will learn how to make their companies more inclusive while addressing their labour demands and discover an untapped workforce while improving their bottom line. For more information about the Ready, Willing & Able initiative in BC, click here

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Resources and Information

October is Community Inclusion Month

The theme for Community Inclusion Month, Claiming Full Citizenship, is inspired by the international conference, "Claiming Full Citizenship: Self Determination, Personalization and Individualized Funding," hosted by the UBC Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship. Visit our website to view a Community Inclusion Month Calendar and more: www.inclusionbc.org/community-inclusion-month

Our members have access to materials to help you celebrate and advertise events and activities for Community Inclusion Month. Members can login to the Inclusion BC Portal and order your materials today! Not a member? No problem, you can join today!

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Back-to-School Inclusive Education Resources 

For families with children and youth with special needs, we have resources and information that will help you navigate the school year. Visit our website to find information on inclusive education, individual educations plans (IEP's) and transition planning guides. 

Clothes Drop - How can handing in help out?

When you make a donation to your local Clothes Drop bin, you are directly helping people in your community. But did you know, when you drop off clothing to a Value Village/Inclusion BC bin, we turn your donations into the money that supports the work of Inclusion BC and its members.

The Value Village Clothes Drop initiative has been catching on quickly! You may have already seen a bin in your neighbourhood. For a listing of the best bins to drop off your clothes, click here.

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Inclusion BC Blog

Each week, we share a blog article about things we find interesting, something new in our movement, or a topic that we would love your opinion on. Click here to read our blog posts and leave your thoughts and opinions. 

Brothers & Sisters: The Power of Growing Up Together

Brothers and sisters are often key voices in advocacy, community access, relationships and storytelling in terms of their sibling's strengths and assets. Through photos and stories, this new collection of stories from the Family Support Institute celebrates and highlights how these relationships create more inclusive and safer communities for everyone. Read more.

Family Support Institute seeking familyWORKS leader in Thompson/Cariboo

The Family Support Institute is looking to hire one paid part-time position to lead a familyWORKS chapter in the Thompson/Cariboo region. Read more.

Save the Date! Creating the Future - Partnerships for Inclusive Learning

The 2016 BC Summer Institute will take place on the UBC campus in Vancouver. It is designed to provide a robust learning environment that will facilitate strategic approaches to inclusion and belonging in BC's elementary and secondary schools. Read more

Community Events

 
Thursday, September 24, 2015
· North Vancouver
Thursday, September 24, 2015
· Vancouver
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
· Vernon
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
· North Vancouver
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
· Delta
Saturday, October 3, 2015
· Burnaby
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
· Mission
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
· Victoria
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
· Surrey
Thursday, October 1, 2015
· Port Moody
Friday, October 2, 2015
· Terrace
Saturday, October 3, 2015
· Burnaby
Saturday, October 3, 2015
· North Vancouver
Friday, October 9, 2015
· Vancouver
Federation Summit 2015
October 3, 2015
Burnaby, BC
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