NEWS & STORIES

Luke Verhoeff’s Journey with Individualized Funding

Luke Verhoeff’s Journey with Individualized Funding Luke Verhoeff lives in Kamloops, British Columbia, with his family. Luke is a vibrant individual with diverse interests. Despite navigating the challenges of apraxia/dyspraxia, which affect his ability to speak, Luke has a lot to share with the world and is on a mission to communicate his interests and

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Criminal Records Review Program Update – June 2024

The Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP) is nearing the release of its new online system and recently sent out another email about the upcoming changes with some additional clarity added for those who won’t be using the online portal platform. Please review the updates below: Microboards and Individualized Funding Users For Microboards and Individualized Funding

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Vela's Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting 2024

You’re Invited to Vela’s Annual General (AGM) Meeting You’re invited to Vela Canada’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).  Attending our AGM is an opportunity to show your support for Vela and be involved in Vela’s goals and direction. If you are a Vela member, you will have an opportunity to vote for changes happening with Vela

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Criminal Records Review Program Update

~ Please find the most current information about the Criminal Review Program here (updated June 2024) ~ The Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP) is going through some updates and recently sent out an email about the upcoming changes. Please review the updates below: Microboards and Individualized Funding Users For Microboards and Individualized Funding users, there

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Jiwan

In my own words – By Jiwan Dhanoa

In My Own Words by Jiwan Dhanoa My name is Jiwan Dhanoa. With the help of Vela and my family, I set up my Microboard which I have been using to manage the support services I receive from Fraser Health. Having my Microboard has meant my home life and support services have been stable and

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Renew Your Vela Membership (2023/2024)

Support Vela by Renewing your Membership or Becoming a Member Every year we send out a reminder to our members asking them to renew their membership. This year we are asking members to renew their membership, but also asking past members and future supporters to consider signing up for a membership or to provide a

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Linda Perry Receives Order of Canada Award

Linda Perry, Former Executive Director of Vela Canada, Receives Prestigious Order of Canada Award for Visionary Leadership within Disability Community Langley, British Columbia – Vela Canada is pleased to announce that Linda Perry, the former Executive Director of the organization, has been honored with the prestigious Order of Canada for her outstanding leadership and transformative

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Canadian Revenue Agency and WorkSafeBC 2024 Rates

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and WorkSafeBC Rates 2024

Updated Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and WorkSafeBC 2024 Rates Every year the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and WorkSafeBC update the rates employers need to know for payroll and paying premiums. The 2024 rates that employers need to be aware of are: CRA Mileage: The new rate for mileage is .70c/km for the first 5000km driven

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Enhancing and Strengthening Microboards (Webinar Series)

Enhancing and Strengthening Microboards (Part 1 & 2) The Enhancing and Strengthening Microboards webinar is a two-part series offering an opportunity for Microboards to review their core values and consider a Microboard’s best practices. We will discuss person-centred thinking and active listening and how to weave these concepts into a Microboard’s process. While reviewing Vela

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Give the Gift of Independence

Give the Gift of Independence Give the gift of independence this holiday season and help people with disabilities access services that enable them to live a self-directed and independent life. Your Gift Will: Help Vela deliver educational webinars and online chats.  Help a new family explore self-directed supports and independent living options. Help families build

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