Disability Alliance BC

10/09/2026

DABC has prepared a toolkit for the upcoming provincial election. This toolkit is a non-partisan guide for the community in . As a registered charity, Disability Alliance BC does not endorse or oppose any political party or candidate. We encourage all voters to consider the issues that matter most to them.

Visit our blog to download the toolkit in PDF and Word formats 👇️: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/bc-elections-toolkit/

10/09/2026

Join our upcoming webinar on October 22nd – a general overview of the process and tools for reconsiderations and hearings with the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

When: Thurs, October 22nd, 2026 at 2 pm PT
Where: Zoom
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yqoIRQqJTxi-DoPaQe_nTA #/registration

Webinar made possible thanks to generous funding from ICBC.

10/08/2026

Ask our experts your questions about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)!

Getting DTC approval is a big step toward starting your Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Join us on October 22 for a live Q&A about the DTC and the benefits you can access with approval.

This , don’t miss the chance to learn what you may be eligible for.

🔗 Register at rdsp.com/month or https://shorturl.at/W2WD1



Plan Institute

10/08/2026

Starting in 2027, important changes will make the Disability Tax Credit application process more accessible for many Canadians. For certain long-lasting conditions, the application is being streamlined. More healthcare professionals will be able to certify parts of the application. Learn more: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/what-the-2027-dtc-changes-mean-for-canadians-with-disabilities/

10/07/2026

Submissions Now Open for our AEP’s 2027 Non-Verbal Co-Learning Engagement.
Deadline: Friday, January 8 (end of day), 2027.
Compensation: $2,000

The Non-Verbal Co-Learning Engagement is a 6-week program designed to explore non-verbal (not spoken) communication approaches in contemporary art spaces. This program supports artists whose practices prioritize gesture, text, sign language, or silence as creative tools. Participants work collaboratively with grunt gallery staff to identify access barriers and imagine more inclusive ways of working within contemporary art. 2 non-verbal artists will be selected to participate in the program that runs from February to mid-March 2027.

This program is limited to artists residing in the Greater Vancouver Regional District or Metro Vancouver. Priority is given to artists who self-identify as Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, Non-Verbal, Neurodiverse, or as practitioners of non-verbal communication in their work. The program also supports Trans and Q***r artists who are exploring silence and adapting to a silent or non-verbal practice as they undergo voice changing transitions. Applications from Indigenous artists from Host Nations (Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh) will be prioritized.

Join us for an Information Session (online on Zoom): Wednesday, January 6 at 6pm.

Learn more or register for the information session through the links located in our bio!

10/07/2026

We’re pleased to share that the Victoria Disability Resource Centre and DABC will be hosting a virtual All Candidates Forum, during which you will have the opportunity to hear from candidates who are running in the upcoming provincial election in the Capital Regional District.

The forum will focus on issues that have a significant impact on people with disabilities, including PWD disability assistance rates, accessible and affordable housing, and access to health care. Candidates will be asked questions on these topics and given an opportunity to share what they and their parties would do to address them.

Thursday, October 15, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m PT
Via Zoom

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88291389398?pwd=pWgqtzEt2VqAGlLvKDM0qajzSyr2DL.1

There is no need to RSVP. Just use the Zoom link above to join us on October 15.

VDRC is working on securing an ASL interpreter for the event. If you have any other accessibility requests, please contact Wendy at [email protected] or 250-595-0044, extension 107.

We hope to see you there!

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

We’re raising funds to help eligible individuals with the cost of medical practitioner fees associated with their Disability Tax Credit Application. Your donation could help someone take the next step in applying for the DTC. To contribute, visit: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/direct-service/dtc-medical-fees-fund/.

People with disabilities should not have to pay money to access social and financial supports. That’s why we’ve launched the DTC Medical Fees Fund, to help people cover any charges by medical practitioners for assistance with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) application. Please note that this fun...

10/05/2026

We’ve got two VERY cool events happening in Vancouver this October! 🎉

On October 13th at Boldly Creative Studios, we’ll be running a special open-to-the-public SPACE Listening Workshop. If you’ve ever wanted to experience the SPACE style of listening and explore how we can deepen our connections with the people we speak to, this is your chance.

Then on October 17th at VIVO Media Arts Centre, we’re bringing together dysfluent art, music and stories for a special evening featuring a performance by lukewyland , art from Laura Krick stories from the stuttering community, free food and more!

And throughout the week, Luke and Aidan will be recording more voices from Vancouver’s dysfluent community for the Library of Dysfluent Voices. If you’re a person who speaks dysfluently and would like to add your voice to the Library, comment the word “Library.”

🎟️ Tickets for both events are available through the link in our bio or spacetostutter.org

We can’t wait to create some SPACE with you ❤️

Thank you to City of Vancouver for their support of this event!

10/02/2026

📣 Research study participation opportunity for adults with lower limb amputation. 📣

Kassi Welch, a PhD student at the University of British Columbia working under the supervision of Dr. Erica Bennett in the School of Kinesiology, is conducting a study on the experiences of adults living with lower limb amputation. Ethics ID: H26-00326.

They are seeking individuals who:

- Had a lower limb amputation as an adult (18 years or older);
- Had their amputation between 1 and 10 years ago; and
- Are currently between the ages of 18 and 64

You will be asked questions about your experiences of living with your amputation, movement and physical activity, and your thoughts and feelings about the technology you use (e.g., your prosthesis, wheelchair, etc.) for movement. You will have the option of participating in a creative, poetry session!

Committment:

- 2 interviews of 1-1.5 hr (~3 hrs total) on Zoom
- Optional 3 poetry session (1-1.5 hr) for total commitment of (~4 hrs)

This study aims to better understand how individuals experience their bodies, assistive devices (such as prostheses or wheelchairs), and movement in everyday life after lower limb amputation.

Participants will be compensated $20/interview.

Anyone interested in participating can contact [email protected].

Send a message to learn more