I was congratulated and acknowledged and outright praised yesterday. Guess what for? Holding open a door so that Joe could get in with the grocery trolley. It’s a simple thing to do, I pull the door open, move to the side while holding it open, then when Joe passes through, I back through the door […]
Self Advocate Net is pleased to announce The I Am Voting initiative. “We are pleased to support this initiative I am Voting A tool kit that was made by Inclusion B.C. designed for those with disabilities for the 2017 B.C Election. The purpose of this is to ensure that all British Columbians with disabilities can […]
Yesterday I set out to break my distance pushing record of 1.3 kilometres. I hoped to double that record but wasn’t sure that I’d be able to. This comprises two laps of a very large mall. I set out pushing myself a little harder than I should have as I burned up a lot of […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. February 2017 Edition KSA Newsletter 2017 contains in This month’s theme This month’s issue is about love with friends, family, and couples. No matter what our abilities and diagnoses, we can be in love and have compassion, kindness […]
What are some tips when using a parking lot? Always: Park near your building in a highly visible and well-lit area. Park near the parking attendant, if there is one, or near the stairs or a well-lit exit in an underground lot. Use the main building entrance — avoid rear or secluded […]
Carbon monoxide can poison and kill with little or no warning! Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of fatal poisonings in North America. Exposure to high concentrations can cause death in just a few minutes. Confusion — a symptom of exposure to this colorless, odorless gas — can interfere with a person’s ability to […]
