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Inclusion in Action

Special Edition


April 2026

Our Mission

We are a federation working with partners to build community and to enhance the lives of children, youth, adults with intellectual disabilities, and their families by building awareness, inspiring action and advancing rights.


Our Vision

A world where everyone belongs.

 
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Message from Inclusion BC's Leadership Team

Inclusion BC has continued to work closely with self-advocate leaders, families, members, and community partners to advance disability rights and strengthen inclusion across British Columbia. Guided by our new strategic plan, we focused on deepening and diversifying engagement within our movement, strengthening community-based advocacy, and advancing the long-term work needed to develop a provincial disability action plan.

 

Individual & Family Advocacy

Our Community Inclusion Advocacy Program supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to overcome barriers and build more inclusive lives. In 2025-2026, we supported 1,331 situations, often complex and multi-system. Families reported increased confidence, skills, and connection. Our Family Support Workers Network strengthened collaboration, knowledge, and community-wide impact.

 

Public Policy & Advocacy

At Inclusion BC, we work to create a more inclusive province for everyone. We transform real experiences into calls to action through Position Statements. We use these as tools to meet with Members of the Legislative Assembly and Members of Parliament. We help shape policy, promote rights, remove barriers, and ensure people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and communities are heard.

 

Conference & Learning Events


Inclusion BC’s Conference and Learning Events bring people together to connect, learn, and lead change in their communities. From large-scale gatherings to local and virtual learning opportunities, these events create spaces where people with disabilities, families, professionals, and community partners can share knowledge, build relationships, and strengthen advocacy skills. 

 

Community Partnerships & Engagement


Community partnerships are at the heart of Inclusion BC’s work, and we are grateful to the many employers, organizations, and coalitions who collaborate with us. Together, we create opportunities for connection, learning, and advocacy while advancing meaningful change. We thank our partners for their shared commitment to inclusion and for helping build communities where everyone can fully participate.

 

Thank you for Being a Part of Our Community

Our community of donors and partners are driving inclusion across British Columbia. Read more about the impact of your support, from funding vital programs to bringing people together, and how your generosity is helping build a more inclusive future for all.

 

Meet Our Team

Thank you to our Board of Directors, who guide the work of Inclusion BC. Our Mission, Vision, position statements, goals, and objectives are all developed under the leadership of this dedicated group of volunteers.


Thank you to our Staff Team for another year of perseverance and dedication to Inclusion BC and our collective Vision of a world where we all belong.


We also would like to extend our sincere thanks to our members. Your ongoing commitment, advocacy, and belief in inclusion make this work possible and continue to drive meaningful change across our province.


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Inclusion BC is a non-profit federation working with partners to build community and enhance the lives of children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. They do this by supporting people’s abilities, promoting positive action, and advocating for rights, responsibilities, and social justice. Inclusion BC is supported by a membership of individuals, families, and 65 member organizations that are working together to build inclusive communities across the province of British Columbia.

 
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