Do you help 60’s Scoop survivors or know an organization who does?
PovNet has created a website to connect survivors and applicants with local organizations who may be able to help them through the application process, as the deadline approaches at the end of August.
The goal is to have organizations added by this Friday, August 2nd, in time to promote this website with the public on Tuesday, August 6th after the long weekend.
Dial-A-Law has changed—and it’s
now easier to use than ever.
Dial-A-Law began as a way to
access BC legal information by telephone, featuring recordings written and
edited by volunteer lawyers.
Now, Dial-A-Law has been relaunched with a modern, user-friendly website. https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/ is a great one-stop shop for helping people start solving their legal problems.
What’s new
The new site still cover legal
topics in over 130 areas, and its information is still regularly reviewed by
lawyers—but now it’s easier than ever to use. All its content is available on
the site, in a new format that’s easy to scan. The text has been rewritten at a
7th grade level, making it accessible to a broader range of readers. And audio
recordings are available on each page, assisting anyone who needs a little
extra help absorbing the information.
And all this information is still
available by phone, with simplified recordings that are now easier to navigate.
When and how to access Dial-A-Law
The first step of solving a legal
problem is understanding the law. Using clear, direct language, Dial-A-Law
focuses on what people can do about their legal problems, and makes a great
starting point for questions about BC law.
Dial-A-Law can be accessed online at dialalaw.ca or by phone at 1-800-565-5297 (604-687-4680 in the Lower Mainland). Also find it on Clicklaw and Clicklaw Wikibooks.
About People’s Law School
Funded by the Law Foundation of BC, Dial-A-Law was previously operated by the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch. It was redesigned by People’s Law School, a non-profit society dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life. Our resources are available in a variety of formats to meet the needs of people: on the web and other digitalplatforms, in booklets and through classes in communities around BC.
