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“We envision a moral and just society in which all citizens of B.C., regardless of ability will live, learn, work, and play in inclusive communities where the worth and unique value of each person is revealed and honoured; individual aspirations are supported; and opportunities are barrier free.”

“Our Mission is to serve as advocates for the actualization of self-determination for all citizens with developmental disabilities, their families and other community members to empower them with the knowledge and opportunity to make informed choices and exercise control over their lives; and to create a climate for positive social change to enable them to be respected, valued and interdependent members of society and community.”

History of enVision Society for Choice and Inclusion

The enVision Society for Choice and Inclusion was created as a result of the amalgamation of Family Life Home (FLH) service providers from across British Columbia. Within this society there are three former societies and two representative groups from various communities.

The Independent Caregivers for Community Living Federation, for South Fraser (ICCLF) was established in 1997 in response to the Ministry for Children and Families Contract Program Restructuring (CPR) initiative. The proposal submitted by this organization was successfully tendered, however, the initiative was terminated throughout the province by government. The support and network function of ICCLF has since continued.

Vancouver Pri-Care also emerged during the CPR process. This society provides a strong support and advocacy network for people living in FLHs as well as an information network for FLH services within the Vancouver Central area. ICCLF and Van. Pri-Care has coordinated their efforts throughout the lower mainland over the past 5 years.

The Community Residential Service Providers Association of BC (CRSP of BC), was founded in 1986. It evolved from a strong belief that as FLH service providers, there was a real need to advocate for the people we supported, to stay informed, to contribute responsibly for the betterment of services and supports, and to provide a positive influence for Community Living at all levels. CRSP has successfully created a network across BC that has removed isolation, validated the uniqueness of this residential option and promoted the rights and true quality of family life for persons with developmental disabilities.

Collectively, we came together recognizing there was an important role for a provincial organization to play in providing stability, continuity and growth orientation for Family Life Homes. Envision evolved from a strong belief that as service providers in Family Life Homes, there is a need to advocate for the people we support, to stay informed, to contribute responsibly for the betterment of services and supports, and to provide a positive influence for Community Living at all levels.

             Society Membership

4. enVision Society shall consist of five (5) classes of members

a) Family Life Homes

b) Full Members

c) Corporate Members

d) Individual Members

e) Honorary Life Members

5. The number of members of the society shall be unlimited.

6. All members are citizens of Canada and residents of British Columbia.

7. Any Family Life Home who receives funding from the Ministry and these service contracts are administered by the Society may apply to the Directors for Family Life Homes Membership.

8. Any community organization may apply to the directors for membership in the society as a Full Member and on the acceptance by the eligible voting members at a general meeting of the society shall be a Full Member provided:

a) It is registered as a society pursuant to the Society Act of British Columbia;

b) Its members include persons with disabilities, members of their families or any person interested in or engaged in promoting the well being of persons with disabilities;

c) Its purposes are consistent with those of the society;

d) Its members are individuals and not organizations, and;

e) Its’ members are not full members as defined in Part 3 #7.

9. Any person may apply to the directors for membership in the society as an Individual Member and on acceptance by the directors shall be an Individual Member. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, any person who is a member in good standing or a Full Member of the society shall be an Individual Member of the society.

10. Any community organization or company which does not meet the criteria to become a Full Member of the society may apply to the directors for membership in the society as a Corporate Member and, on acceptance by the directors shall be a Corporate Members provided:

a) Its’ purposes are consistent with those of the society; and

b) It is not registered as a society pursuant to the Society Act of British Columbia.

11. Any Corporate Member which subsequently becomes registered as a society pursuant to the Society Act of British Columbia:

a) may continue as a Corporate Member for the balance of the fiscal year which that Corporate Member becomes registered as a society; and

b) will not be eligible for membership in the society as a Corporate Member in any subsequent fiscal year after becoming registered as a society pursuant to the Society Act of British Columbia.

12. Any person who has made an outstanding contribution to the quality of life of persons with disabilities may be invited by the directors to become an Honorary Life Member and on acceptance by the eligible voting members at a general meeting of the society shall be an Honorary Life Member.

13. All Family Life Homes, Individual, Full and Corporate Members of the society, in good standing, shall be entitled to those resources of the society as determined by the directors from time to time.

enVision Society Directors

There are many dedicated people who have contributed countless hours to this much needed and growing organization. Every person who has served on the Board and all the members who have promoted Family Model Homes are much appreciated and never forgotten.

Today, we have aspired to be the voice for Family Model Homes throughout the province of British Columbia. We have a committed and hard working Board of Directors and we look forward to a bright and challenging future as leaders in providing care and support for adults with developmental disabilities and a voice for Community Living.

Officers

President                                    Roberta Scott

Treasurer                                    Gordon Armstrong

Board of Directors

Lower Mainland                             Louella Vincent

Lower Mainland                             Liz Hollist

Interior                                        Jenny Ring

Vancouver Island                           Gordon Armstrong

Family Member                              Brenda Loney

Self Advocate Member                    Bill White

Current Committees

Membership Committee                    Brenda Loney

Member Benefits                             John Williams

Fund Raising Committee                   Gordon Armstrong

Communications                             Tery Sakman

Bylaws and Constitution                   Roberta Scott

Director at Large                            Rose-Marie Fogarty

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