Community Living British Columbia - CLBC

06/18/2026

At CLBC's recent Annual Gathering on June 13, Community Council members highlighted their achievements over the past year, including

The Annual Gathering is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate CLBC’s unique governance structure—guided by the voices of the people and families we serve, and the communities that support them—and the important work they do every day to build more inclusive, welcoming communities across the province.

Watch the video below to learn about the 2025-2026 work of CLBC's 12 Community Councils and how they continue to build inclusive and accessible environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 👇

06/18/2026

CLBC’s Annual Gathering on June 13 brought together members of the Provincial Advisory Committee (PAC), Indigenous Advisory Committee (IAC), 12 Community Council Chairs, Board of Directors, executive, and the Honourable Sheila Malcolmson, MLA, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

The day celebrated the people and families who help guide CLBC’s work and advance our vision of Communities of Belonging and Lives with Connection. It was filled with meaningful connection, shared learning, and inspiring stories from across the province.

Community Council, PAC, and IAC members highlighted their achievements over the past year—from promoting inclusive housing and partnering with municipalities, to hosting social events that bring people together, to leading engagement for CLBC’s next strategic plan.

Members also shared examples of community leadership in action. The IAC highlighted its role in hosting a Global Leadership Exchange event, Leading in Two Worlds: Indigenous Systems Change for Disability, Mental Health, and Community Well-Being at the University of British Columbia, bringing together Indigenous leaders, self-advocates, families, and partners to explore community-led approaches to systems change.

Earlier in the week, the Central North Island Community Council welcomed CLBC’s Board into their community during an open Board meeting, showcasing their work engaging families, hosting inclusive arts events, advancing housing initiatives, and creating welcoming spaces through dances and open houses.

Thank you to the PAC, IAC and Community Councils for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to building stronger, more inclusive communities across the province. 👏

06/17/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This time of year is dedicated to learning about and celebrating the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

At CLBC, we are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous peoples and providing culturally safer supports and services.

To help staff work with Indigenous individuals and families in culturally safer ways, our Indigenous Relations team has developed a new version of CLBC’s What to Expect When Requesting Support from CLBC infographic.

The infographic is designed to help Indigenous peoples and families better understand who CLBC is, how to request support, and what to expect when working with us. It uses respectful, welcoming language and visual elements that support a sense of safety and belonging for those connecting with CLBC for the first time.

🔗 Check out the graphic below, and learn more on our website here: https://ow.ly/MkoE50ZcuQt

06/16/2026

📢 Call for Applications: Self-Advocate Co-Chair for the Re-Imagining Community Inclusion Steering Committee

Do you have a developmental disability and have experience accessing CLBC supports? Do you want to help shape a more inclusive future for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in B.C.?

CLBC is seeking a Self-Advocate Co-Chair for the Re-Imagining Community Inclusion (RCI) Steering Committee.

This is a leadership opportunity to share your lived experience, help guide important conversations, and influence future priorities in areas such as housing, employment, health, and self-directed Indigenous services.

🗓️ Application deadline: July 17, 2026

Visit our website below for full details about the role, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

Call for Applications: Self-Advocate Co-Chair – RCI Steering Committee Community Living BC (CLBC) is inviting people with a developmental disability from across the province to apply for the role of Co-Chair on the Re-Imagining Community Inclusion (RCI) Steering Committee. This leadership opportun...

06/15/2026

How is CLBC's 2026-2027 budget spent? 💰

CLBC's 2026-2027 budget is $1.9 billion, with more than 93% going directly to services that support over 32,000 adults with developmental disabilities across B.C.

This year, our budget increased by $81 million to meet growing needs, including supporting about 1,300 more people.

Funding for services supports a range of options, including service providers, individualized funding and person-centred societies, helping people access the supports that best meet their needs.

Learn more about how CLBC's 2026–2027 budget supports people and services across B.C. on our website: https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/homepage-news/explaining-the-2026-to-2027-budget/

Check out infographic below for a breakdown of the budget. 👇

06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your ideas, experiences and hopes for the future of Community Living BC.

We're excited to share our What We Learned report, which brings together the feedback we heard from individuals, families, self-advocates, service providers, staff and community partners from across B.C.

Your voices highlighted seven key themes that will help shape CLBC's 2026–2029 Strategic Plan and guide our priorities for the years ahead.

This report reflects the incredible collaboration and thoughtful conversations that took place throughout the engagement process. We're grateful to everyone who participated and helped ensure the future of CLBC is informed by the people and communities we serve.

📖 Read the report and learn more here:
https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/clbc-strategic-plan/what-we-learned-clbcs-strategic-plan-engagement-report-now-available/

06/09/2026

Celebrate Neurodiversity Pride at the inaugural Canadian Neurodiversity Pride Summit, taking place virtually on June 12 and 13!

Co-organized by the Neurodiversity Foundation and Neurodacity, the summit will bring together neurodivergent people, family members, professionals, decision makers, and allies from across Canada.

The two-day event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, interactive wellness sessions, and conversations exploring research, innovation, lived experience, inclusion, and belonging. Participants will also have opportunities to engage in discussions about Indigenous and autistic identities.

The summit's theme, Every Brain is Beautiful, celebrates the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of neurodivergent people.

Register today and connect, learn, and celebrate with communities across Canada: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1st-canadian-neurodiversity-pride-summit-tickets-1989932350227?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/08/2026

We're excited to be at ConnecTra's Abilities Expo today, connecting with organizations, service providers and community partners who share a commitment to advancing accessibility, inclusion and belonging for people with disabilities.

The Abilities Expo creates a space for people with disabilities to connect with their community, discover resources and explore accessibility solutions that support inclusion and participation.

It was great to see so many community members, self-advocates and organizations coming together to share ideas, build connections and learn from one another.

Thank you to ConnecTra Society and all the exhibitors, speakers and attendees for creating a welcoming and inclusive space.

06/06/2026

Accessibility is about more than removing barriers—it's about ensuring people with lived experience help shape the solutions.

During National AccessAbility Week, we're recognizing the important work of CLBC's Accessibility Advisory Committee. The committee helps identify, remove, and prevent barriers by providing advice on accessibility initiatives, reviewing feedback, and helping guide improvements across the organization.

Their work has contributed to projects such as CLBC's Accessibility Plan and new plain language resources designed to make information easier to understand and access.

Interested in helping make CLBC more accessible? We will be seeking new Accessibility Advisory Committee members in the coming months.

👉 To learn more, visit our website below or email [email protected].

National AccessAbility Week (May 31–June 6) is a time to celebrate accessibility, inclusion, and the important contributions of people with disabilities across Canada. This year’s theme, “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada,” calls on all of us—governments, businesses, organizations, and ...

06/05/2026

📢 You're invited! Join CLBC's open board meeting on Thursday, June 11th.

Individuals, family members and service providers are invited to join to hear CLBC updates and to learn about what's ahead. This meeting will feature a presentation from CLBC's Central North Community Council.

📆 Thursday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST online via Microsoft Teams

🔗 Click here to view the meeting agenda: https://ow.ly/fqRn50Z8juX

To register please send a request to [email protected] asking to attend the February open board meeting. You will receive a Microsoft Teams meeting link and an information sheet on how to use Teams.