I had a post in mind for today. I wanted to write about something a little lighter, it’s not all grim after all. And besides, I felt a little vulnerable after writing yesterdays post and wanted to write something that didn’t engage so many emotions. And then … that got knocked right out of my […]
Image description: A drawing of an ear with an arrow pointing towards it with the word ‘meaning’ written above the arrow. Sometimes, I’m the one who wants your kindness. Sometimes, I’m the one who needs your understanding. Sometimes, I’m the one who expects you to share my rage. Sometimes. Being different means something. […]
Image description: Scene of the crime – a layout of the door to the left, then three pieces of furniture in a slight semi circle and the post just off centre to the right. Dave sits in a wheelchair between the post and the chair on the right. Are disabled people living, breathing versions of […]
Image description: A line drawing of a pillow with and indentation where the heat and shoulders were. The words ‘my pillow misses me’ are above and below the image. This morning when the alarm went off at a few minutes after 4, I woke from the most amazing dream. I bed was warm, I […]
Maureen’s mother raised her to make her own decisions and to live her own life. So for Maureen, the idea of being her own individualized funding agent and making decisions about who provides her services and when and how came naturally. The Individualized Funding Host Agency option allows people who want to direct how and […]
Lynne Barisoff’s son Jamie became a local celebrity after individualized funding helped him keep his stick on the ice. Today he works, cooks, keeps a balanced bank account and, that’s right, plays hockey, doing the things he values in life. The family has the flexibility to change his services when they feel like it. And […]
Hi my name is Jeff Stackhouse. You may know me from the hit films “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever” and “Josie and the Pussycats”. I’ve also been in every Faber Drive music video. I am an artist from Vancouver, a UFV BFA Grad and 2 time Arty Award Nominee for Most Outstanding Artist in the […]
On March 31, 2016, self advocates from the Simon Fraser and Vancouver regions came together to enjoy a day of presentations, workshops, and art. The Self Advocate Leadership conference was a full-day event with over 60 self advocates in attendance and presentations by self advocates focused on employment, leadership, community, self-advocacy, and goal achievement. Empowering […]
Selfadvocatenet.com coverage of the new law on Dr assisted death all be right here below c14 bill details what in the bill click here update to c14 bill were at Physician-assisted dying bill is enacted by parliament was on Fri June 17 http://www.vps-npv.ca/ This press release june 22nd from Canadian Association for Community Living on […]
April 11th, 2016 On Wednesday, April 6, legislation introduced by Social Development and Social Innovation Minister Michelle Stilwell was passed to make it easier for some people with disabilities to receive disability assistance. This includes many youth transitioning into CLBC Services. The legislation was introduced on February 11, and gives government the ability to prescribe […]
