Category: New on Clicklaw

Epilepsy and the Law

New on Clicklaw

Epilepsy and the LawWhat are the legal rights of a person with epilepsy in BC? This important question is addressed in a new resource just added to Clicklaw, Epilepsy and the Law. This comprehensive book is over 100 pages long and was produced by the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre (VEPC) with funding from the Law Foundation of BC. It provides legal information on everyday issues such as disability benefits, employment rights, housing, driving restrictions, family law issues, and many others.

 “This book is a valuable resource to the approximately 40,000 individuals in BC living with epilepsy, along with police, lawyers and advocates,” says David Medler, president of VEPC. “Too often people with epilepsy face legal problems due to others’ misunderstandings of epilepsy. This book goes a long way to help people understand epilepsy and the rights of those living with the condition.”

Being an Active Citizen

New on Clicklaw, The broader context

Heading to the polls this Saturday, November 19th?  To get you into the spirit of things, check out Being an Active Citizen, a new web resource on Clicklaw.

BeingActiveCitizenThis teaching resource by Justice Education Society of BC is a 5-year program with 10 lessons per year for Social Studies grades 7-11. It enhances curriculum on law, government and citizenship by teaching students about the political and justice systems in Canada and by giving them the tools and confidence to be active citizens.

To learn more about the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship and how to become involved in the democratic life of your community, you may want to take a look at the BC Civil Liberties Association’s The Citizenship Handbook. This handbook was created for students and new Canadians, but it is also intended as a useful reminder for all Canadians who take their citizenship for granted.citizenshiphandbook

 

Details about Saturday’s civic election, such as how the process works and what you may need to bring, can be found on the City of Vancouver website.