"Increase the supplemental income cap for people receiving disability assistance. The current cap of $16,200 is too low - discouraging people from seeking work. Raising the cap would also reduce pressure on family members who currently often have to provide additional financial support." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15

"For a person with a disability, a job can be a pathway to independence or a means to enhance quality of life. In consultation with people with disabilities and employers, we will identify and act on the regulatory changes or new policies needed to support entry into the workforce." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15

"Review disability assistance rates annually. NDP-Trudeau inflation has been devastating for people across BC, especially people with disabilities who rely on assistance payments to cover the costs of living. We will review rates annually to make sure people with disabilities have the support they need." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15

1. "Expand HandyDART services to areas of greatest need, ensuring seniors have access to affordable, reliable transportation.
2. Strictly enforce service quality standards for HandyDART contractors to improve transportation reliability for seniors."

— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Increase disability assistance rates to provide adequate support for individuals with disabilities, ensuring they can thrive in their communities." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Single person: $1,483.50 -> $2,400

Person and a spouse with no children: $2,548.50 -> $3,450

Single parent with one child: $1,828.50 -> $2,900

Person and a spouse and one child: $2,268.50 -> $3,450

"Increase funding for Small Business BC’s Workplace Accessibility Grant from $450,000 to $2 million annually. Eligible small businesses will continue to receive up to $40,000 to make their workplaces more accessible." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

"Expand awareness and education campaigns in elementary, secondary and post-secondary institutions. These campaigns will focus on creating safer and more inclusive learning environments for students with disabilities and raising awareness about ableism and its harmful effects." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

"In consultation with the Provincial Accessibility Committee, create a comprehensive guidebook for ensuring public events meet all accessibility requirements. Considerations include: sign language interpreters, ramps, automatic doors, scent-free policies, and low-stimulation spaces to ensure events are accessible to all individuals." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

"Implement the recommendations from the Coroner’s Inquest into the 2022 Winters SRO fire, particularly funding all necessary assistive devices to eliminate barriers to safety for residents with mobility or hearing disabilities." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

"Mandate that all residential buildings have emergency evacuation plans that address the needs of residents with mobility or other access requirements to ensure safe evacuations in emergencies." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

"Increase the scope of the Home Improvement Assistance Program, which provides eligible seniors, people with disabilities, and landlords with rebates of up to $20,000 per home for modifications that promote accessible, safe and independent living." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

"We will conduct an audit of Community Living BC (CLBC) to identify gaps in service delivery. Implement all audit recommendations to ensure that CLBC provides excellent service that meets the needs of those giving and receiving care." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

"Ensure public spaces across British Columbia are equipped with air filtration systems to reduce the health impacts of COVID-19, respiratory viruses, and wildfire smoke, especially for people with disabilities and compromised immune systems." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

"Ensure individuals with permanent disabilities do not need to repeatedly submit medical forms. Streamline the process by allowing a one-time submission of medical documentation for those with permanent diagnoses, reducing delays and frustration for applicants." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

"Expand the discussion of accessibility to include neurodiverse individuals, such as those with autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia and Tourette’s. Create environments that are inclusive of all abilities and accommodate the needs of all individuals, including those with down syndrome." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09