Modifications made to NBACL Community Collection Program Bins
For Immediate Release January 28, 2019 The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) has taken action to make modifications to its clothing donation bins across New Brunswick. NBACL is aware of recent media reports of individuals being trapped in and harmed by clothing donation bins, and has taken proactive steps to ensure similar situations […]
National Inclusive Education Awards Nominations for February 2019
As you may already know, February is National Inclusive Education month. The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) would like to recognize achievements and present an award, on behalf of the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL), to an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to inclusive education in their province […]
The Evidence is in: Limit Access to Assisted Death for the Sake of Equality
The Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL), our national federation, has issued this cautionary press release in response to a new report from the expert panel on medical assistance in dying (MAiD). The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) unites with CACL in opposing any changes to the end of life criterion within the […]
Why Inclusion is Important to Me
Inclusion is something that has always been important to me, especially since I was diagnosed with Asperger’s seven years ago. I am so privileged that I have always been included in so many great things such as where I went to school and having so many great friends that I have met from the various […]
Historic Steps in Recognizing Human Rights of Canadians with Disabilities
Fredericton, N.B.—The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) applauds the Government of Canada on their accession to the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Canadians can now make complaints to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of violations of their rights […]
Our Holiday Shopping List 2018
Our Holiday Shopping List far exceeds what we are able to provide on our own. Our list is also unique from many other shopping lists this time of year. It’s not full of wants, but actually full of needs. Items that will help many people live an ordinary life. Please help provide hope this holiday season by making a […]
Top 10 Winners of NBACL and FSI Annual Elimination Draw 2018
Top 10 Elimination Draw Winners 2018: 10- 1 Night Stay at Delta Fredericton- Adam Steeves 9- Dinner for 2 at Kitchen 540 ($200 Value) – Shannon Doran 8- 1 night stay at Crowne Plaza plus breakfast for 2- Jamie Willis 7- Golf Package at Kingswood Signature Course (x2) & Mactaquac (x2) Green Fees- Bubba Hicks […]
You’re invited: Learn more about NBACL at upcoming “101” events
The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) is continually looking for new ways to reach more people across the province to share the NBACL story and how the Association impacts communities big and small. One of the ways of achieving this is through NBACL 101 information sessions. “An NBACL 101 is a quick, one-hour […]
Bridging the gap: Support Match NB connecting families/individuals and support workers
Back in April of 2017, the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) launched a new website called Support Match NB. The goal of the website is to link private support workers with individuals or families looking to hire support persons. “We found that families or individuals looking to hire support workers were having a […]
How Your Donations Directly Help People in Your Community
During Waste Reduction Week we’ve focused on the different environmental impacts the textile industry is having on our environment. We’ve been showing how re-using and donating clothing can play a role in minimalizing some of these impacts, after all a smaller demand for textiles will result in fewer produced and will spare our environment. Globally, […]
Did You Know? Microplastics can be Found in the Textile Industry!
We’ve all heard about microplastics and the harm they cause to marine ecosystems. The primary concern is around wildlife and fish ingesting the tiny pieces of plastic causing serious harm and, in many cases, death. One source of the microplastics we may not have heard of is found in the textile industry. The International Union […]
Conserve Energy, Donate Clothing to NBACL
We’re all asked to conserve energy, not only because it reduces our monthly electricity bill but also because the less we use the less we need to generate. Power in New Brunswick is mainly sourced from “clean” technologies like hydroelectric dams, but this isn’t the case in other parts of the world. Coal, oil and […]
