BC Association of Community Response Networks

Provincial Learning Event Webinar: Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC
2025-02-18 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
BC CRN welcomes Lisa Dawson, Vice President of Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC) for February’s Provincial Learning Event online webinar.
Participants will learn about the rights and regulations of long-term care residents and their families. ILTCCABC represents the collective voice of residents, their families and representatives. Belonging to a council enables residents and families to become involved in decisions that affect residents’ care and quality of life at the local, regional and provincial levels.
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Speaker: Lisa Dawson
Throughout the years, Lisa has shown her exceptional dedication to improving the quality of life for older adults in long-term care (LTC) on all levels – locally, regionally and provincially. Her important work focuses on empowering residents and families, ensuring that high-quality care remains a top priority in LTC settings.
Regionally, Lisa is the co-founder and chair of the Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils (VCAFC), an organization that educates LTC communities about the importance of family and resident councils in improving care quality. Under her leadership, VCAFC has established 28 self-directed family councils and currently supports 35 others in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. These councils amplify families’ voices in decision-making and advocate for residents’ needs. Lisa’s work through VCAFC reflects her belief in the power of collective advocacy and collaboration between families and care providers.
At the provincial level, Lisa serves as Vice-President and Secretary of the Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC), where she represents the collective interests of LTC residents and their families.
