Access Centre is looking to expand their reach

In the last year or so we have seen an increased need for outreach services for Disability Applications and Resources and Referrals (whether it be filling out government paperwork, or housing applications etc). Sometimes folks are so barriered…

4 Books to Help Boost Your Mental Health

Image credit: Pexels Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-yellow-long-sleeve-shirt-lying-on-couch-4866043/ As we continue to emerge from the anxiety, isolation, and grief of the past few years, we must try to be proactive in taking…

Spoonie Life and Language

POSTED WITH PERMISSION: This article was written by Rowan Burdge, and originally appeared in DABC’s Transition magazine on Respecting Disability Language and Identity. (Summer 2022). Read the issue here. When it comes to talking about…
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Children’s Fun Event Honoring Indigenous People’s Day

On June 21st the Access Centre team attended our first community event in over two years; a Children’s Fun day in honor of Indigenous People’s day. This event was put on by the Ooknakane Friendship Centre with assistance from the City of…
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Global Pandemic: Changes to How We Help

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The Access Centre has been a drop in centre for many years, for our entire history really, even back when we were the Women’s Centre. Being open for people to drop in anytime during our business hours was the backbone of what we did. There…

Security Deposits: The Basics

There are often questions asked about how much a landlord is legally allowed to charge for a Damage Deposit or Pet Deposit. If you have further questions or feel you are being charged too much for your Pet or Damage Deposit, please give us a…

Eviction: The Basics

Evictions can be very frustrating and scary to navigate. If you have been evicted for any reason and feel it was a wrongful eviction, do not hesitate to give our office a call and talk to one of our expert legal advocates. 250-493-6822…

Annual Allowable Rent Increase for 2022

Information gathered from: Rent Increases - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) "Annual allowable rent increase for 2022 will be 1.5% Residential Tenancies: The 2022 maximum increase will be 1.5% Manufactured Home Parks: For…

What disability program is right for you?

By Alexandria Johnstone and Keisha McLean, Community Advocates: Disability, Resource & Referral