BC Disability Caucus

BC Disability Caucus Advancing the interests of disabled British Columbians and touching on their lived experiences As of December 7, 2021.

British Columbians with disabilities and their allies are invited to join a volunteer driven, grassroots social and political forum where they can engage in discussions, support one another, and share information on issues relevant to living with a disability in BC. It is also a forum where a broad spectrum of topics that can touch disability are presented and may resonate here in British Columbia or that people may find interesting in general. We have been providing original thought provoking content sparking conversations and spurring change since 2014. This site's goal is to be a hub for news stories and other information that can be used for websites and blogs, and other social media platforms so that individuals, groups, and organizations can be informed of the issues. Opinions expressed in articles posted and in comments by participants are those of their authors and are not necessarily those of BC Disability Caucus. Please communicate respectfully and read / and adhere to discussion guidelines outlined here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/bc-disability-caucus/troll-policy-a-draft/1826885074223462

If you want us to put up posts for you or you need help -even if it is anonymously because it’s of a sensitive nature - please let us know. Our community often reaches out to provide support and direction to those who ask. If you want to create your own post that is suitable for the BC Disability Caucus page, please use this link. https://www.facebook.com/BCDisability/mentions

Please note: In October ‘21, our page transitioned to the new Facebook format as part of the Facebook update. Visitor posts (not comments) are now under the Mentions tab. When writing this update on Oct. 22/21, it seems it is still transitioning. It seems the ability to post (that is an invitation to post) is dependent on what device/ platform / app you are using at this time and we don’t know if you are seeing “mentions” or invitations when others aren’t as this seems to be a slow rollout. But even if you mention us by using our handle , your post will show up. If you would like us to post something, please let us know. We can do it anonymously or with your name. We also visit the “mentions” tab posts and can repost to the main posts page. The BC Disability Caucus is registered with Elections BC as an election registered advertising sponsor under the election act. Sponsored material from this page is "Authorized by The BC Disability Caucus, registered sponsor under the BC elections act, 250-361-9697

BC PWD cash supplements are disappearing. Find out what's happening to this essential support for people with disabiliti...
03/27/2026

BC PWD cash supplements are disappearing. Find out what's happening to this essential support for people with disabilities in British Columbia.

BC PWD cash supplements are disappearing. Find out what's happening to this essential support for people with disabilities in British Columbia. Get informed ...

03/26/2026
Are persons with disabilities less important than seniors? Our federal and provincial governments seem to think so.
03/20/2026

Are persons with disabilities less important than seniors? Our federal and provincial governments seem to think so.

Are persons with disabilities less important than seniors? Our federal and provincial governments seem to think so. Seniors have access to a cheap annual $45...

Every single month, persons with disabilities on income assistance face an impossible choice: food or shelter?
03/17/2026

Every single month, persons with disabilities on income assistance face an impossible choice: food or shelter?

Every single month, persons with disabilities on income assistance face an impossible choice: food or shelter? What is the higher priority? Because living in...

Apathy and anger is fueling BC politics. Apathy from government, and anger from BC citizens.
03/13/2026

Apathy and anger is fueling BC politics. Apathy from government, and anger from BC citizens.

Canada has existed for 158 years. But Canada's sovereignty is now at risk because of reckless politicians like David Eby. Premier Eby has made a complete mes...

03/11/2026

How the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Address Disability and how a National Disability Insurance Plan could be the means by which we can finally support the needs of the disability community in Canada Introduction For the purpose of this brief, and recognizing there are 2 very distinc...

Is the $52/month transport supplement part of the PWD financial eligibility calculation to be eligible for the PWD appli...
03/10/2026

Is the $52/month transport supplement part of the PWD financial eligibility calculation to be eligible for the PWD application?

From one of page visitors: wants clarification on the following regarding financial eligibility to apply for a PWD application .

The calculation is based on the amount the applicant (and their spouse – if applicable) earn per month, and not on the annual earnings exemption (AEE). The monthly amount is based on the current MSDPR rate tables https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-employment-and-assistance-rate-tables/disability-assistance-rate-table.

Here is another link on eligibility to receive a PWD application

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/policies-for-government/bc-employment-assistance-policy-procedure-manual/additional-resources/pwd_app_matrix.pdf

The amount is calculated, and if the applicant is earning less than the amount (can it be equal?) that their family unit size would receive on the support and shelter allowance , then they can apply for PWD. However, is the transport supplement ($52/month) calculated as part of financial eligibility too and added to the support and shelter allowance calculation?

As an example, using today’s rates:

- Single: $983.50 + $500= $1483.5/month
- Couple with one PWD and other is not PWD + under 65: $1543.50 + $695 = $2238.5/month
- Couples/families with two adult PWD: $1967 + $695 = $2662/month
- Couple with one PWD and other is not PWD + over 65: $1843.50 + $695 = $2538.5/month

Disability Assistance Rate Table

03/10/2026

The Special Joint Committee on MAiD has been brought back together. This committee of MPs and Senators will consider whether the government should legalize MAiD for mental illness. It meets for the first time tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.

We urge the committee to start by considering how Canada’s current MAiD law is working. Our infographic shows some clear problems. The data is from Health Canada’s most recent MAiD monitoring report, the 6th annual report:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-system-services/annual-report-medical-assistance-dying-2024.html

View the accessible PDF version of the infographic here: https://www.inclusioncanada.ca/resource?view=ec236e5e-5cd5-4a97-9313-38a1c34dc3d6

Many skilled people with disabilities who are unemployed or underemployed end up becoming “professional volunteers.” At ...
03/10/2026

Many skilled people with disabilities who are unemployed or underemployed end up becoming “professional volunteers.” At times, I wonder whether some parts of the nonprofit sector have grown comfortable relying on this pool of talented but free or underpaid labour. If that’s the case, then strongly advocating for equal access to paid employment for people with disabilities may not always align with their financial interests.

Image text: Do underpaid / unpaid unemployed / underemployed disabled persons play a key role in propping up operations of community agencies and disability related non-profits?

Image description: man in a wheelchair wearing a headset working on at computer in a cubicle.

Premier David Eby lied...claiming he was not aware of a Musqueam deal with our federal government, sparking widespread c...
03/07/2026

Premier David Eby lied...claiming he was not aware of a Musqueam deal with our federal government, sparking widespread criticism.

On this episode of PWD Allies podcast, we dive into the controversy surrounding BC premier David Eby and a secret Musqueam deal with the federal government. ...

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