B.C. Announcement: Vaccine Priority for People Supported by Community Living BC     People deemed clinically extremely vulnerable prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine Today the Ministry of Health released information regarding the COVID-19 vaccination prioritization for persons identified as clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV). B.C. residents 16+ years who are identified as clinically extremely vulnerable will be able to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine […]

BC has started rolling out its COVID-19 vaccination process for Seniors. If you were born in 1946 or earlier, please use this link to determine when you are eligible to make your appointment to receive your vaccination: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/seniors  

Dear self advocates and families – Please join Community Living BC (CLBC) next Tuesday, February 16 for an opportunity to hear from Dr. Daniele Behn Smith, Deputy Provincial Health Officer, about the latest health and vaccine information and guidance on COVID-19. Participants will also hear an update from Ross Chilton, CEO of CLBC. The call […]

As BC rolls out its vaccination strategy, we have been receiving questions about the process and how the needs of people with intellectual disabilities are being addressed. The BCCDC website outlines who will be receiving the first vaccines. People living in group homes (this includes people with intellectual disabilities) are among the first two groups […]

Welcome to the September 2 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. As a reminder, you can find all Updates (including past editions) posted on our website here. If you know of anyone who would like to receive future Updates, please share the link to our sign up page with them. If you have […]