Advocacy / Human Rights - N. Kootenay Lake (Kaslo Area)
KB Organizations supporting Individuals with Developmental Disablities
Link to organizations in the KB region working with individuals with Developmental disabilities and their families.more info
Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society (SenCoord)
Supports and involves seniors by providing information, referrals and advocacy.more info
Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime (OFOVC)
Appointed by the Government of Canada to promote access to federal programs and services for victims and addresses complaints from the public about issues that fall within the federal mandate relating to victims of crime more info
Office of the Veterans Ombudsman
Works to ensure that Veterans and their families are treated fairly and have access to the programs and services that contribute to their wellbeing. Also studies and recommends ways to make these programs better.more info
Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)
Assists families to develop a Personal Future Plan for their relative who is living with a disability.more info
PovNet
Website based service for people on welfare, advocates and community groups who are involved in anti-poverty work in BC.more info
Representative for Children and Youth
Supports children, youth, young adults and families who need help in dealing with various government services as well as advocating for changes to the system itself.more info
Seniors First BC
Offers a number of programs and resources re legal rights and advocacy for seniors. more info
Society for Children and Youth of BC
A provincial advocacy organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth.more info
Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
Infoline and website provides tenants with legal information about their rights under the law.more info
