My name is Sherwin Strong. I live in the Comox Valley as a Self Advocate Liaison and Employment Trainer. My role is to promote inclusive employment for people with diverse abilities. I have created a presentation with information, steps and personal stories, including my transition from high school to employment. I also bring an Aboriginal […]
I’ve had job coaches in my life for 6 years. Some are good and some need more training. When you’re ready to get a job you hope for someone to help you find your dream job or at least come close. For me I had to get a job when my husband became employed and […]
Hi, my name is Shelley De Coste and I live in Kelowna, BC. I’m a Self Advocate Liaison for Pathways Association. Self Advocacy is about speaking up for yourself and being more involved in daily decision making. I run Self Advocacy meetings where we talk about rights and responsibilities. I teach people with diverse abilities […]
Aboriginal Advisor Committee – Recruitment CLBC is currently recruiting a member to join the Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC) and ask for your assistance by forwarding, and possibly post, the attached notice. The AAC works to assist CLBC to achieve its vision of “… supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live good lives in welcoming communities” […]
Supporting students with developmental diverse abilities to study, work and meet new people at their local university. Students study courses of interest, join clubs and campus activites and try different jobs that help to develop a career. STEPS Forward staff help to: Figure out courses to study Modify course work Facilitate relationships with professors Meet […]
Comprised of hardworking athletes and coaches from Mission, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, and Victoria, B.C., the Special Olympics Team Canada soccer team is poised to make the most of their trip to the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games, the culmination of an unexpected and thrilling journey. Head Coach John Scholtes of Special Olympics BC – Mission […]
Dear Community Partner, Tax AID DABC is a free, confidential provincial program that will assist people with the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation or Persons with Persistent and Multiple Barriers (PPMB) designation with basic income tax filings and information/referrals on tax related matters. Our main focus will be on helping chronic late tax filers […]
Web Version | Update preferences | Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • June/July 2015 Newsletter • Congratulations to SOBC award winners! • Goldcorp Invitational helps change lives with Special Olympics • Cheer on Team Canada at the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games • Staples campaign an inspiring success across the country • SOBC athletes […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocate is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. July Newsletter 2015 This month’s newsletter is all about community inclusion related to Canada day and summer events. It also focuses on aspects of mental health and what people are doing to reduce stigma in order to create […]
Thursday, July 2, 2015 8:30 PM VICTORIA – Six new board members, including the board chair, have been named to the board of directors for Community Living BC (CLBC), to oversee the organization and its operations within the policy, mandate and budget set by the B.C. government. The board of directors brings together individuals […]
