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BACI General Meeting - February 11th!

11-FEB-2010
All BACI members are invited to a very special General Meeting with a Valentines Day theme! Join us for dinner and dancing, and help us celebrate belonging and relationships through conversations an ...
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 Olympic Torch Relay in Burnaby!

11-FEB-2010
Have some Olympic fun at the Torch Relay Community Celebration at Metrotown on February 11th.
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2010 Olympics and Paralympics - Free Events Guide!

18-FEB-2010
Check out this comprehensive guide to find out "Where 2 Be for Free", and have fun at Olympic venues throughout Metro Vancouver.  
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Tutoring for Elementary School Aged Children with Special Needs

21-FEB-2010
BACI is offering FREE 45 minute tutoring sessions to help children develop their learning skillls and complete their homework, starting January 19th on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
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familyWORKs -- A Welcome Site!

21-FEB-2010
A new website/blog for familyWORKs has just been created!   As many of you know, familyWORKs is families helping families to find innovative ways to create or find employment for loved ones who have ...
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BACI -- Spreading the Word!

22-FEB-2010
BACI's communications strategies have recently been expanded, with the addition of the BACI Blast e-newsletter, and 2 more websites --  for our EmployABILITY initiative and our Grape Box enterprise. ...
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Changes Made to the Community Living Authority Act

22-FEB-2010
The BC provincial government recently made changes to the Community Living Authority Act which directly impact the configuration of the CLBC Board.
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The Prime Minister at BACI!

23-FEB-2010
BACI was thrilled to host Prime Minister Stephen Harper at our Still Creek Centre on October 29, 2009. The Prime Minister toured the building -- along with Rick Hansen, Minister Steven Fletcher, Jac ...
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Re-inventing Day Supports

24-FEB-2010
Read a new report on how agencies such as BACI are re-inventing Day Supports to better meet the interests and goals of the individuals we serve.  
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Provincial IDP Cuts a Blow to Child Development in BC

25-FEB-2010
Please see the media release from BCACL to learn more about the devastating impact of recent cuts by the BC Government to provincial IDP offices and Support Child Development Program. What you can d ...
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BACI's Advocacy Committee Invites You to Join!

26-FEB-2010
BACI's Advocacy Committee is looking for new members.  The committee is a group of parents and self advocates who work to advocate on areas of concern, and provide community groups with education on ...
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Planned Giving to BACI

26-FEB-2010
Be a part of our next 50 years. Over the past 53 years, BACI has created innovative supports and services to help children, youth and adults with developmental  disabilities to become fully particip ...
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BACI Social Enterprises Seek On-line Mentors!

09-MAR-2010
We are looking for BACI staff and friends of BACI who are interested in being part of an  e-Committee to focus on 3 social enterprises – to gather knowledge about each business and create a supporti ...
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Government of Canada Tables the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

17-MAR-2010
On December 3, 2009, the Government of Canada showed its support for people with disabilities by taking the first step to ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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BACI Strategies Support Employment for People with Disabilities

28-MAR-2010
BACI's Board of Directors recently approved a Position Statement on Employment for People with Disabilities. Please click here to read the full document. Please click here to see a Day Services - ...
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BACI's Social Enterprise Plan!

28-MAR-2010
Please click here to learn more about some innovative ideas BACI has to create employment initiatives for people with disabilities.
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Job Opportunities at BACI

28-MAR-2010
Do you have a passion for helping people? Do you want to support individuals to build more meaningful lives and participate more fully in their communities? Do you want to work with adults or child ...
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Safeguards and People with Developmental Disabilities

28-MAR-2010
Please click here to read an important safety document for self advocates and family members of individuals with developmental disabilities, "Responding to Vulnerability: A Discussion Paper about Saf ...
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Advocacy Tips

28-MAR-2010
Please click here to see 10 Steps to Becoming an Advocate.
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EmployABILITY at BACI

28-MAR-2010
Through BACI's EmployABILITY initiative, individuals with varying abilities are assisted in securing and maintaining employment in the community -- matching them with jobs that align with their skill ...
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ABOUT BACI

BUILDING CARING COMMUNITIES

The Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) has dedicated over 53 years to supporting children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities in becoming fully participating members of the Burnaby community, and in pursuing their interests and dreams. 

BACI provides a broad range of programs and services including infant development, child care, adult day programs, supported residential facilities, skills development and advocacy to over 800 individuals with disabilities and their families.

At our 6 inclusive child care centers, children with disabilities attend with other children from their neighborhoods. Older youth participate in teen transitions programs, and are being supported and encouraged as they grow into adults and become contributing members of the community. The 17 supported housing complexes that we operate in Burnaby enable over 200 adults with disabilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives. 

While the world has changed a lot over the past 50 years, there is still a long way to go when it comes to people with disabilities being accepted as valuable contributors to our society and welcome members of our community.  

We cannot be successful alone in trying to advocate for positive change. The work we do depends on the generous support of individuals, businesses, service organizations and foundations that provide grants, make donations, give gifts-in-kind and volunteer their time.

Please join us as we build a more inclusive and caring community.



           

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