familyWORKS
familyWORKS is about families helping families to recognize the important role they can play in building an economy in British Columbia that is strengthened by the inclusion of people with disabilities. Families have lead the way on community inclusion, and now it is time to lead the way on economic inclusion. Families play a vital role in the economy. Families are buyers and sellers, business owners, corporate leaders, valued employees and union members. It is time for families to recognize and harness their economic power and use it in ways that result in greater economic inclusion for their sons and daughters.
Our Values…
familyWORKS believes that families have the power and responsibility to lead the way in strengthening the participation of people with disabilities in our economic community.
Our Vision…
An economic community that is fortified by the social capital of families and the inclusion of people with disabilities.
Our Mission…
familyWORKS is governed by families to help families:
- Explore ideas to increase the economic inclusion of people with disabilities
- Create economic inclusion plans and put those plans in motion
- Partner with members within the economic community
- Share our lessons and successes with others
If you are interested in hearing more about this exciting project please contact: Maggie Vilvang at maggiev@accessWORKS.ca or 604.629.1409
familyWORKS is hosted by the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion, supported by accessWORKS, governed by families, and funded in part through an Innovation Grant from Community Living British Columbia.
