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TogetherBC – British Columbia’s Poverty Reduction Strategy
“British Columbia’s first poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC, outlines programs and initiatives that will help reduce overall poverty in the province by 25%, and cut child poverty in half, over the next five years.” TogetherBC …
Read MoreSupreme Court of Canada considers Henson Trusts in S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.
Canada’s top court reviews the concept of Henson Trusts for the first time in a case involving a B.C. woman with disabilities. By: Ken M. Kramer, Q.C. and Audrey Jun, KMK Law Estate Lawyers …
Read MoreSpring 2019 Workshops
At Plan Institute, we’re always excited for new opportunities to share our information and resources to help people with disabilities and their families live their best lives. Here’s a snapshot of some of our …
Read MoreTell us your story!
As part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations, we’re looking to hear from people whom we’ve had the benefit of serving over the past 20 years. Whether you’ve volunteered with Plan Institute, been a member …
Read MoreZero Project 2019
“Our mission is working for a world with zero barriers. Worldwide, the Zero Project finds and shares models that improve the daily lives and legal rights of all persons with disabilities.” – Zero Project …
Read MoreAn Exciting Job Opportunity at Plan Institute!
We are hiring for an exciting temporary role at Plan Institute! If you are passionate about non-profit work and are looking for some great experience working with an amazing organization, please apply. The following …
Read MoreReflecting on 20 Years of Creating a Kinder World for People with Disabilities: A Q&A with Board Chair, Ted Kuntz
Ted Kuntz Ted is a parent, author, and a retired psychotherapist. Ted has been involved in the disability movement for more than 30 years and his family became one of PLAN’s youngest Lifetime Members …
Read MoreHelp us Celebrate Plan Institute’s 20th Anniversary!
This year marks Plan Institute’s 20th year of working to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We are excited and grateful to have been able to do this work and …
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Plan Institute
From all of us here at Plan Institute – we want to wish you a safe and happy holiday season! We sincerely appreciate everyone who supports our mission, shares our values and contributes to …
Read MoreEmpowering Ability Podcast on Personal Support Network Facilitation
Rebecca Pauls, Director of our sister organization, Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN), was recently on the Empowering Ability podcast, informing listeners about the importance of building Personal Support Networks! You might have heard of support circles, circles, microboards, …
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