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 No More Barriers29-JAN-2012
Watch the No More Barriers
video produced by the BC Self Advocacy Foundation.
»learn more BACI Blast - Wrapping up 201130-JAN-2012
As we begin a new year of opportunity and innovation,
join us for a final look
back at the end of 2011.
»learn more A BACI Family Passing16-FEB-2012
The BACI family has lost one of its touchstones. Margaret
Kitson --
mother of Marlene -- passed on November 24, 2011, at the age of
91.
Their mother-daughter relationship was a special one to behold ...
»learn more Building Connections -- BACI's Family Resource Drop-In22-FEB-2012
Find out more about BACI's Building
Connections: Family Resource
Drop-In Program, open the first and third Saturday of
every month,
from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, at 7622 12th Avenue in Burnaby.
»learn more BACI's Life Sharing Network23-FEB-2012
Life Sharing means living
with and sharing all of life’s experiences together and
forming a supportive and caring relationship.
While every life sharing relationship is unique, there are some
hopes a ...
»learn more Family Advocacy Process Guide23-FEB-2012
Find helpful information on how
to advocate to get the support you or your family
member needs to live a good life in our community.
»learn more The Power of Knowing Each Other23-FEB-2012
Check out this inspiring
book of stories about informal safeguards, as told by BC
families. A great summer read!
»learn more Personal Planning Guildelines - Plain Language23-FEB-2012
Check out BACI's
Guidelines for Personal Planning - in plain language.
»learn more BACI's Future PATH03-MAR-2012
BACI developed
a new 5-year strategic plan -- or PATH -- after meeting with
four key stakeholder groups in 2011. They are the people we serve,
their families, staff, and community members.
Each group ...
»learn more BACI's 2011 Annual Report!04-MAR-2012
BACI's 2011
Annual Report focuses on inclusion through innovation and
disability confidence at BACI.
»learn more Imagine Canada06-MAR-2012
BACI is a proud member of Imagine
Canada -- working for the greater good of Canadian
communities.
»learn more Accessible Business Listings15-MAR-2012
Check the list of
accessible businesses in Metro Vancouver.
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  Families using own resources to secure adult children’s futures
Personal finances supplement government support
Thursday January 26, 2012 -- Deb Bartlett
People are taking a page from the PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network) book and are looking at using their own resources to make sure their loved ones who have a disability are looked after, says one of the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion’s (BACI) family support service workers.
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Holistic approach tackles RDSPs, wills and financial planning
Workshop for parents of adult children who have a disability
Tuesday January 23, 2012 -- Deb Bartlett
After favourable response to a financial planning workshop last year, family support workers at the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) have organized a full-day session on planning for the future.
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Family support worker proud of success of personal support network workshop
Advice helps keep people safe and secure in their community
Thursday January 19, 2012 -- Deb Bartlett
Looking back at what went well at Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) family support last year, Carol Stinson is really pleased with the quality of workshops that were presented for families.
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Survey of senior parents reveals surprises
Transportation is an issue facing many seniors
Tuesday January 17, 2012 -- Deb Bartlett
A survey of families at the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) Christmas party has shed some light on issues facing senior parents of people supported by the organization.
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