
Men’s Mental Health Checklist
EducationalGreat article from GroupHEALTH on Men's Mental Health
There can often be obstacles for men to address their mental well-being; To navigate this, here's a checklist crafted to support men in prioritizing their mental well-being:
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5 Free or Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
EducationalThe state of mental health in the country is alarming. According to the CDC, around 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness, while 1 in 25 adults is diagnosed with a serious condition like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Unfortunately, while…

Lean Caregiving: Achieving More With Less in the Caregiving Journey
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Guest blog post done by: Hal Salazar, Elders Today
For caregivers operating within the constraints of limited financial resources, the challenge of providing care can often feel doubly burdensome. This reality, however, does not diminish…

Social Service or Survival?
EducationalBy Keisha McLean, COMMUNITY ADVOCATE: Disability, Resource, Referral, Vulnerable Adult Outreach & Support
The Black Panther Party, during the Civil Rights Movement, coined the term “Survival Programs Pending…

Op-ed: Discrimination within the Canada Workers Benefit
Educational, Personal, UncategorizedBy Alexandria Johnstone, Legal Community Impact Intern & Community Advocate: Resource, Referral, Youth Outreach, Disability & Poverty Law Advocacy
While the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) has benefited some Canadians since its…

Canada Housing Benefit
EducationalWe have had a number of calls about how one can go about applying for the Canada Housing Benefit.
Canadians must meet all the following conditions to be eligible for the new benefit:
have filed a 2021 tax return;
be at least 15 years…

Spoonie Life and Language
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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…

Annual Allowable Rent Increase for 2022
EducationalInformation 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…

How to Prepare for Raising a Child with a Disability
EducationalAccess Centre is dedicated to serving disadvantaged individuals in the South Okanagan by offering help and access to various government and community services.
If you’re expecting a child with a disability, you may be unsure about…

Fixed Term Tenancies
EducationalWe have been receiving a lot of phone calls with questions about fixed term tenancies, here is some information about your rights and responsibilities.
A fixed term tenancy means a tenancy agreement that specifies a date for which the tenancy…