Advocacy
FamilyNet engages in continuous advocacy to support the rights and full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Below are some of our letters and correspondence with BC government officials. Please contact us to share your own stories.
2022
December 19, 2022 – President’s Report to FamilyNet AGM
2021
November 26, 2021 – President’s Report to FamilyNet AGM
2020
November 4, 2020 – President’s Report to FamilyNet AGM
2019
November 21, 2019 – President’s Report to FamilyNet AGM
2018
November 5, 2018 – President’s Report to FamilyNet AGM
2017
November 24, 2017 – President’s Report to FamilyNet AGM
2016
November 25, 2016 – President’s Report to FamilyNet AGM
Bus Pass Issue
March 28, 2016 – Letter to Premier Clark Protesting the Bus Pass Clawback
May 3, 2016 – Response from Minister Stilwell
July 26, 2016 – Another Request to Stop the Clawback
August 17, 2016 – Response from Minister Stilwell
FamilyNet Concerns Regarding CLBC
July 16, 2016 – Letter to CLBC CEO with Concerns Regarding Home Share Model of Support
August 3, 2016 – Response from Seonag Macrae, CLBC CEO
BC Government Budget Surplus
October 25, 2016 – Letter to Premier Clark on Raising Disability Rates
2015
November 18, 2015 – President’s Report to AGM
Meeting With CLBC Board Chair – Tom Christensen
November 27, 2015 – Outline of FamilyNet Presentation to New CLBC Board Chair
December 15, 2015 – Follow up letter to CLBC Board Chair
January 8, 2016 – Response from CLBC Board Chair
2015 Meeting with Minister Stilwell
November 5, 2016 – Presentation to Minister Stilwell on Access to Supports and Safeguards
November 12, 2015 – Follow-up Letter to Minister Stilwell
Review of Advocate for Service Quality Position
August 11, 2015 – Submission to Review of Service Quality Advocate
2014
November 21, 2014 – AGM President’s Report
May 14, 2014 – Letter to Minister Don McRae on Senior Parent Concerns, lack of monitoring and oversight
November 5, 2014 – Presentation to new CLBC CEO, Seonag Macrae, on Community Living Issues & Concerns
November 12, 2014 – Follow-up Letter to CLBC CEO
November 24, 2014 – Response from Seonag Macrae
2013
October 4, 2013 – President’s Report
2012 and 2011
November 14, 2012 – President’s Report – November 14
December 28, 2011 – Letter to Minister Cadieux – Crisis in Community Living
January 19, 2012 – Letter from Minister Stephanie Cadieux