Briefing Note For New Brunswick Political Parties Regarding People With An Intellectual Or Developmental Disability And Their Families
People with an intellectual or developmental disability want and deserve real opportunities to live a good life as contributing members of New Brunswick society. People want to be fully included in school and in their communities, have access to the supports and financial resources needed to live in a home of their own, be gainfully […]
Community Living NB marks Denim Day to raise awareness of abuse
Community Living NB marks Denim Day to raise awareness of abuse Wednesday, April 25, 2018 is Denim Day, a day that is important to the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL). Here’s why. In the 1990s, an 18 year old Italian girl was sexually assaulted by her driving instructor. Initially, he was charged, convicted […]
Star Volunteer Recognized by Volunteer Greater Fredericton, United Way Central
Sue Hill is one of New Brunswick Association for Community Living’s (NBACL) most valuable contributor for 2017-2018. Sue comes to NBACL every Monday and Wednesday afternoon to volunteer, which she has been doing for over 10 years now. Sue is an essential and integral support to NBACL. She helps the administration team prepare for events, […]
Notice from NBACL Board of Directors of Search for an Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) has begun the search for an Executive Director. To assure that the process is thorough and comprehensive, the executive search firm of Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette (KBRS) has been engaged to assist us. The search will continue for approximately six weeks. NBACL has […]
FrederictonACL- Treasurer
About the Fredericton Association for Community Living (FACL) The Fredericton Association for Community Living’s (FrederictonACL) vision is an inclusive Fredericton where people with intellectual disabilities and their families feel they belong and are supported to participate fully in our community. Responsibilities: Ensure the Executive Assistant keeps a full and accurate account of all receipts and disbursement of the […]
Thank you to our valued volunteers!
“The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.” Terri Guillemets NBACL values and appreciates the many, many ways that our volunteers help us every day. There are many valued volunteers who work regularly to support NBACL. Some of you are members of our Board, or sit on one of our committees. Some of […]
Project marking Canada’s, NB Community Living’s anniversaries produces new course materials for NB schools
It’s the little project that grew, and what it has grown into could add a new and important dimension to social studies courses in New Brunswick’s middle and high schools. New Brunswick’s history curriculum currently includes a retrospective of many of the province’s distinctive communities – the Acadians, the Indigenous People, and those of African […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – NBACL Board of Directors
New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL), an effective and dynamic advocacy organization for children and adults who have an intellectual disability and their families, is seeking motivated individuals to serve on the Board for three year terms. This year we have six vacancies: Regional Representative North East (Bathurst /Acadian Peninsula) Parent/Self Advocate North […]
Nancy Hallihan-Sturgeon honoured with National Education Award
When it comes to inclusive education, one of the most important links in the chain is the teacher who teaches the teacher – the person who instructs future early learning and child care educators and K-12 teachers on how to see every child as an individual learner, and how to end exclusion in their centre, […]
Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB)
Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB) Fact Sheet What is the Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB)? WITB is a federal refundable tax credit. If you qualify for the credit it will reduce any taxes you may owe. If you don’t owe any taxes, the WITB will provide money from the federal government. WITB is designed to […]
NB Community Living receives prestigious workplace designation
Fredericton, NB- Once again this year, the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) has earned national distinction as an Employee Recommended Workplace. The designation is part of a program developed by Morneau Shepell and The Globe and Mail to recognize employers across the country that have the highest standards in workplace well-being. NBACL is […]
Mary Kim Schriver honoured with National Education Award
When the high school’s Resource and Methods Teacher is also the coach of the rugby team, or can be found in the cafeteria supervising the students’ noon-hour arm wrestling club, or trucks off to UNB with a full contingent of Best Buddy Club leaders, and their best buddies, you know she’s “all in” when […]
