Monthly Archives: May 2015

Campfire Safety

By Cam Dore | Published: May 27, 2015

 When building a fire, start with dry twigs and small sticks. Add larger sticks as the fire builds up. Put the largest pieces of wood on last, pointing them toward the center of the fire, and gradually push them into the flames.  Never use flammable liquids to ignite or keep your fire burning. […]

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The Kamloops Self Advocate May Newsletter 2015

By Cam Dore | Published: May 16, 2015

The Kamloops Self-Advocate is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw.     May  Newsletter 2015  contains The power of words and spread the end to end the R word also a smoothie recipe,jokes and much more     Click here to read the newsletter: May 2015 Newsletter (1)   If […]

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Dear Nurses and Police,

By Cam Dore | Published: May 13, 2015

Story by Kristian Shaw Those who have a mental illness and a developmental disability really need a resolution between themselves and the professionals they deal with sometimes on a daily basis. It’s very important for everyone in the medical field, for example, to not only know about mental illness, but to also understand how having […]

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Dear Service Providers,

By Cam Dore | Published: May 8, 2015

I am writing to you because I have been doing a bit of observation in the community on how people with diverse abilities are being supported by their support workers. Now I do understand that it can be a hard job, at times, but I feel that while the worker is supporting the person with […]

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Thunderstorm And Lightning Safety

By Cam Dore | Published: May 7, 2015

Each year lightning kills approximately 10 Canadians and injures approximately 100 to 150 others. So, how do you keep yourself and your family safe when lightning strikes? Read the tips and information below and stay safe! The first and most important thing to remember is that if you can hear thunder, you are within striking […]

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Supporting employment in the classroom and the workplace

By Cam Dore | Published: May 4, 2015

 Monday, May 4, 2015 12:30 PM VICTORIA – From the classroom to the workplace, government is helping British Columbians with disabilities access the training, resources and technology they need to secure employment through $1.2 million in funding for post-secondary institutions and $9 million over three years for the new Technology@Work program. Government is providing more […]

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