Monthly Archives: February 2016

We Need an Advisory Committee into the Government

Hi Everyone, I came across a Presidents Committee in the US for people with Intellectual Disabilities and they advise the White House; one of the people on it was Lauren Potter from the States. I think the citizens and government should work in conjunction with self-advocates to put this in place. Nothing about Us without […]

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Parenting with a disability

Hi my name is Danielle. I live in Cloverdale, BC, with my son, Keith, who will be 7 years old in May. I want to share my journey of motherhood. I want to talk about both the struggles and the joys of being a mom. I want people to see that even though I am […]

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Zika virus safety tips and prevention

      What we know No vaccine exists to prevent Zika virus disease (Zika). Prevent Zika by avoiding mosquito bites (see below). Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus bite mostly during the daytime. Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus also spread dengue and chikungunya viruses. Prevent sexual transmission of Zika by using condoms or not having […]

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BCPF NEWSLETTER Winter 2016

Inside this Edition of BC People First Newsletter 2016 Winter Edition Report on Retreat 2015 by David Johnson Insurance is Important by Paul Girardi Welcome our New Provincial Coordinator EXCITING NEWS Notice of AGM Official statement on PWD changes to the Bus pass system CLICK HERE for their newsletter   Also if want contact BC […]

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BC Special Olympics Febuary Newsletter 2016

Web Version    Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • February 2016 Newsletter • Cheer on Team BC at the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games • Get freezin’ for a reason March 5 at the Vancouver Polar Plunge • SOBC figure skaters and basketball players in action at 2016 BC Winter Games • Ending the […]

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Committee on Doctor-Assisted Dying Releases 21 Recommendations report

In today’s latest announcement the federal govt of Canada tabled a report on  Dr Assisted Suicide  came in for those who are interested in the new law coming in June 4th on Canadian doctor assisted suicide law today 21 recommendation in the report outlines what new law will be in Canada stay tune for what […]

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Message to Self Advocates from CLBC Feb 2016

 Dear Members and Allies of the Self Advocacy Community, CLBC wants to make sure we are keeping you up to date on the things we are working on. This letter includes information about: CLBC’s budget for 2016 CLBC hosts inclusive housing forum The CLBC WOW! Awards CLBC’s regional reorganization project Advancing New Support Options (ANSO) […]

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My First Poetry Selection

Welcome Amy! Amy Heaton has joined the SAN website with her new poetry column.  Below are a selection of two of Amy’s poems; more will follow on her column Awesome Amy’s Poetry. Good Job! Tap it again… We’re getting closer. We’re going in One more time? Wow! The waves are beating the sandy shore. Tilt […]

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Poverty And The Perfect People

Image description: A poster with the words: IF I CAN’T DANCE IS IT STILL MY REVOLUTION? and a graphic of the wheelchair symbol holding up a middle finger Sometimes you just fall into the wrong conversation, don’t you. Joe and I were having a cuppa tea at our local spot and I was telling him […]

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A Tisket a Tasket

Image Description: Joe standing proudly displaying his basket. The basket is a large rectangular wicker basket with a wicker top     We went out yesterday. Both Joe and I have been laid low by a cold. We haven’t left the house in days, except for a visit to the doctor (whoo hoo!) This doesn’t […]

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