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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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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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BC Societies Act Update

BC Societies Act Update

BC Societies Act Important Update BC Registries and Online Services has sent an email to all active Societies in BC to inform them of some upcoming changes to the BC Societies Act. Most of the changes will not have a significant impact on Microboards, but you should be aware of the changes. These changes will

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Microboards, Social Capital and Quality of Life

The Project The Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship, in partnership with Vela Canada and Community Living British Columbia is pleased to share the results of our two-year qualitative research study on the impacts of Microboards on social capital of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).  Research tells us that the more social capital (or connections) that

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