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From YouTube: OCTOBER 20 2021 Statements Dan Coulter
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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
2nd Session
42nd Parliament
A
Member
for
charlotte,
thank
you,
mr
speaker,
I'm
honored
today
to
acknowledge
october
as
community
inclusion
month
in
british
columbia.
The
province
has
proclaimed,
proclaimed
this
month
for
the
past
23
years
to
highlight
the
rights,
achievements
and
contributions
made
by
people
in
our
communities
living
with
developmental
and
intellectual
disabilities.
A
People
living
with
developmental
and
intellectual
disabilities
are
at
an
increased
risk
for
facing
barriers
like
poverty
and
isolation,
and
that's
why
now
more
than
ever,
we
want
to
raise
awareness
and
ensure
our
communities
are
welcoming
and
inclusive
inclusion.
Bc
has
been
a
long-standing
champion
for
community
inclusion
month
and
as
their
theme
this
year,
they
are
shining
a
light
on
the
importance
of
inclusive
housing.
A
Inclusive
housing
offers
people
with
developmental
disabilities
a
choice
in
where
they
live
and
who
they
live
with.
It
provides
people
with
housing
that
is
safe,
stable,
affordable
and
accessible,
and
it
fosters
independence
while
helping
to
build
relationships
among
people
and
supporting
vibrant,
diverse
communities
where
everyone
can
feel
like
they
belong
I'd
like
to
invite
all
members
to
join
me
in
recognizing
october,
as
community
inclusion
month
as
we
work
together
to
create
a
more
inclusive
future
for
all
british
columbians.
Thank
you.