Lobbying Activity Report

4070-9443

Organization: Deaf Children's Society of BC
Associated registration: 7742-4070-1
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-06
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2021-05-16

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Lisa Meneian
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development
Children and Family Development

Paula Gunn, Senior Ministerial Advisor
Children and Family Development

Ashley McKay, Ministerial Advisor
Children and Family Development
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Accessibility rights for Deaf Children in Early Learning Environments
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
  • Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Health
Advocating for appropriate funding to continue providing critical early intervention support (programs and services) to deaf and hard of hearing children (0-5) and their families. Highlighting the critical need for specialized preschools and childcare centres for deaf and hard of hearing children in BC, and helping to inform government's work to move childcare into education as it relates to deaf and hard of hearing children. Requesting a distinct educational services contract with dedicated funding for specialized preschools and childcare centres for deaf and hard of hearing children in BC.
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
  • Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Children and Families, Education, Finances and Budgets, Health, Human Rights, Non-Profit Organization
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Lisa Meneian
 
The above name is that of the most senior paid officer who is responsible for filing a Lobbying Activity Report for the organization (the Designated Filer), whether that person participated in this lobbying activity or not.

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