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. Read the rest of this entry »
Workshop for parents of adult children who have a disability
Tuesday January 24, 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. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Job opportunities developing with Alpha Technologies
Thursday January 12, 2012 — Deb Bartlett
A relationship built over the better part of a year may yield some placements for people seeking employment through Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion’s (BACI) employment service. Read the rest of this entry »
Housing, employment and financial planning to be discussed
Tuesday January 10, 2012 — Deb Bartlett
Parents of adult children who have a disability will find a number of workshops and planning sessions being presented by Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) and partner organizations. Read the rest of this entry »
Staff ‘excited’ by invitation to address Home Depot managers
Thursday January 5, 2012 — Deb Bartlett
Representatives of Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) are excited about an upcoming opportunity to discuss supported employment with human resources (HR) managers of the Home Depot. Read the rest of this entry »
BACI family skating party made use of sledges
Tuesday January 3, 2012 — Deb Bartlett
The voices of supporters of people who have a disability have been heard at the City of Burnaby’s parks and recreation department. Read the rest of this entry »
Innovative intranet tool trials, confidence-building courses, awards and microboards make a difference
Friday December 23, 2011 — Ryan Rogers
Ask anyone around the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI), and they’ll tell you the association is known for its fantastic celebrations. Read the rest of this entry »
Technical work, knowledge of design needed to fill job
Wednesday December 21, 2011 — Deb Bartlett
After looking for almost two years, the position as the laser engraver at BC Woodworks (The Grape Box) has been filled. Read the rest of this entry »
