In September 2019, “Building an Equitable Foundation: Removing barriers to access for people with mental health and substance use-related disabilities,” written by Kendra Milne and Amelia Hamfelt, was published by The Law Foundation of BC. This report focuses on subsidized and supported housing, disability assistance and WorkBC employment supports, all of which are important for building a foundation for wellness.
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Recommendation 1: The BC Human Rights Commission should audit the laws and policies governing the provision of social services to identify and eliminate accessibility barriers that prevent or dissuade people with mental health and substance use-related disabilities from obtaining the supports and services they are eligible for.-
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