Ministry of Social Development NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Social Development en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 Province supports technologies for people with disabilities VICTORIA –The Province is committed to supporting greater access to communications technologies for people with disabilities, and is pleased to fund the Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) project. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012SD0012-000669.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 19:15:00 GMT Client Support Team provides resolution for 192 families VICTORIA – Since the Client Support Team began accepting requests in October 2011, 266 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families have taken advantage of the team’s services. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012SD0011-000643.htm Wed, 09 May 2012 22:35:00 GMT Progress made on 12-point plan VICTORIA – The Province is making progress in its commitment to improve supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families, announced Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012SD0010-000633.htm Tue, 08 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT Advisory panels, new centre monitors employment program VICTORIA – The Province has completed the selection process for two external advisory panels that will monitor the success of the new Employment Program of B.C., and has also identified the organization that will create a Centre for Employment Excellence. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012SD0008-000606.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT Recommendations chart the course for social innovation VANCOUVER – On Friday, April 27, the BC Social Innovation Council presented to government their Action Plan Recommendations to Maximize Social Innovation in British Columbia. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012SD0007-000563.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:10:00 GMT Pilot aims to brighten futures for families, youth VICTORIA – Up to 300 young families and youth in government care will benefit from a Family and Youth Partnership pilot program aimed at helping them find employment and build healthier futures. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012SD0005-000442.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:00:00 GMT New employment program helps people find and keep jobs Over the next decade, there will be about 1.1 million job openings in this province. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012SD0006-000443.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:13:00 GMT WorkBC Employment Services Centres now open in B.C. VICTORIA – Unemployed British Columbians will now receive the supports and services they need to get back to work quickly, announced Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux while attending launch celebrations for the new Employment Program of B.C. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012SD0004-000410.htm Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMT Province launches Phase 2 of Integrated Case Management VICTORIA – With the launch of Phase 2 of the Integrated Case Management (ICM) System on April 2, 2012, the Province is taking another important step in protecting and supporting B.C.’s most vulnerable citizens, said Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012SD0003-000373.htm Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT New plan supports adults with developmental disabilities VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark and Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux today unveiled a comprehensive plan to address issues and concerns around Community Living BC and the government-wide system of supports for British Columbians with developmental disabilities. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0009-000045.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:15:00 GMT