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 call to speak to one of our expert legal advocates […]
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 or email support@accesscentre.org. The Basics An eviction occurs when a landlord legally […]
What disability program is right for you?
By Alexandria Johnstone and Keisha McLean, Community Advocates: Disability, Resource & Referral
Prevention is the Best Cure for Homelessness
Many times, a client comes in to the Access Centre angry or frightened because of a dispute with a landlord or perhaps they’ve received an eviction notice. Our legal advocates will often try to negotiate a deal with the landlord if possible because, even if the tenant is in the right, the risk of losing […]
It’s Tax Time Again!
It’s that time of year again! This year we will be doing the Tax Clinic Monday through Thursday afternoons from 1pm – 4pm (last person in at 3:45pm) at the Access Centre (2nd floor – 304 Martin Street). No need to book an appointment, just come on down during tax drop in hours with all […]
Call for Action to the Federal Government
This is a letter we sent out on November 26, 2020 Dear Minister Qualtrough, Minister Hussein, Minister Lebouthillier, and Member of Parliament Richard Cannings: I am reaching out to you regarding the issue of in-person services for Canada’s Response Benefit claimants and possible solutions moving forward. I am an advocate at the Penticton & Area […]
A Word From Our Board Chair
Well, what a different world we live in today! Covid 19 has changed the entire world. And what a difficult change. In times of trouble and uncertainty, our natural instinct is to come together, embrace those we love and hold them close. To extend our hands to our friends and neighbors, to share what we […]
Disability Flow chart
Alone Together
I am the Disability Advocate in the main office at Access- writing during the midst of a global pandemic that has brought our world- in many ways to a grinding halt. We have closed our doors at Access but we are still able to help with some things, we are available by phone and email. […]
“Poverty – Then and Now” by Sandra Lucier (Disability Advocate)
Poverty blog October 2017