Welcome to the website of The New Brunswick Association For Community Living! We are a provincial, voluntary, non-profit organization that works on behalf of children and adults with an intellectual disability and their families.
Our association supports families, provides training and education, does research, provides inclusive recreation and leisure opportunities, and much more.
We work to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities, with the support of their families, have the option to choose the supports they need to live meaningful lives and participate in their communities as valued and contributing members.
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ELEVEN NATIONAL AWARDS PRESENTED TO NEW BRUNSICKERS FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PRACTICES
Thursday, February 16, 2012
(Fredericton, NB) –Eleven national certificates recognizing ongoing commitment to inclusive education were presented at a special ceremony at Government House today. Awarded by the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL), the certificates recognize teachers, students, and others who work every day to include all students in education and school life.
Hosted by the Honourable Graydon Nicholas, Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, and with the Minister of Education the Honourable Jody Carr conferring awards, the ceremony was the cornerstone celebration of National Inclusive Education Month (February) for the event’s organizers, the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL).
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March 13, 2012, 3:00-5:00pm (Atlantic Time)
There is no cost for this workshop.
Registration deadline is March 2, 2012
Update: All spaces for the English webinar have been filled.
Leaving High School is a time of change for all young people. As students become adults they may want to get a job, go to college, and/or move into their own apartment to become involved in the community they live in. Transition Planning is a process that helps students with a disability identify and learn ways to achieve their goals in preparation for life after High School.
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NBACL’s Community Collection Program - How it works
You may have recently heard in the news about some “turf wars” in Ontario over community collection bins. These are the large containers you see around the community where people can deposit donations of used clothing and household items that are ultimately re-sold to raise money for charities. Thanks to a reliable and reputable system here in New Brunswick, we have not experienced the same issues as Ontario. We did, however, want to take this opportunity to share with you how our Community Collection Program works.
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The NB Association for Community Living (NBACL) in partnership with Ability New Brunswick are offering FREE information sessions for families who are planning for the financial security of a loved one with a disability.
Did you know that the government of Canada can provide a matching Grant of up to $3 for every $1 you contribute to a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RSDP) and can also provide a Bond of up to $1000 each year into an RDSP without the need for any contribution?
These information sessions are free of charge for anyone to attend.
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 We are please to announce the launch of a new online learning module titled "Financial and Estate Planning for a Family Member with a Disability." There are many issues to consider when making financial and estate plans for your family member with a disability. This on-line module provides information on a number of important topics as well as links to other resources that may be useful.
This online module would not have been possible without the generous support of Freedom 55 Financial, A Division of London Life Insurance Company. Their support is greatly appreciated.
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 Creating an Inclusive School is a resource designed to motivate school communities to
promote, create and sustain inclusive schools throughout New Brunswick. It is intended to help
nurture the development of rich and inclusive educational settings that respect and value
diversity, promote belonging for every student, and ensure that students receive a quality
education in common learning environments.
Inclusive schools are an important foundation for an inclusive society. New Brunswick has
recognized this for over 20 years following changes to laws and policies that recognized the
right of students with a disability (identified as “exceptional” students in the Education Act) to
be included in regular classrooms.
Click here for the Creating An Inclusive School tool.
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NBACL is proud to offer a variety of upcoming training workshops. Anyone is welcome to register. Costs vary. Please Contact our Administrative Planning Coordinator Rebecca Pilson.
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