 Hi, I'm Don McCrae, Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation. October is Community Living Month in British Columbia. This is a time to recognize the contributions of people with developmental disabilities and to acknowledge the people who support them. I'd like to thank all the parents and family members for the extra work that you do. You make a huge difference in the lives of your adult children and the lives of other families as well. Thank you as well to the many service providers, home share providers and caregivers around the province. The reason we have quality services and supports available is because of your hard work, your dedication and passion for helping others. And thank you to the thousands of self-advocates who ask for inclusion and are taking steps to make that happen. Over the coming month, I'll be spending much of my time traveling around the province, visiting with communities and going to as many events as I can. I'll be visiting workplaces, group homes, day programs and community events in over 25 cities and towns in all regions of the province. I look forward to meeting with individuals and families and hearing about successes and accomplishments as well as some of the challenges that people and groups face. Community Living Month is also about celebrating diversity. The best communities, the best employers and even the best friendships all have one thing in common and that's diversity. We all belong and we are all equal and we can all help make our communities be more inclusive and welcoming for others. Thank you, all of you, for helping make our province an inclusive place to live for people with developmental disabilities.