We’ve moved. Joe has spent the day with the movers. I’ve spent the day at the office. I’d get in the way, not because I have a disability but because I get stressed in these situations and that can make me difficult to be around. Joe wasn’t at all disappointed that I decided to come […]
“I respect your work regarding disability as many do, but I find when you post about your sexuality that I am quite uncomfortable. I’m not homophobic but it seems out of place on your Facebook page or on your Blog both of which deal mostly with issues affecting people with disabilities or, like myself, parents […]
I was sitting outside. The weather had just crossed from warm to hot. I was waiting for Joe to bring the car. I wasn’t doing anything more that watching people go by and soaking in the heat. I was loving it, remember we Canadians can wait a long time for summer. A man was coming […]
I’d known her since she was a teen. She’d been referred for her ‘rebellious nature.’ Well no behaviour program in the world can ethically try to eliminate someone’s nature. And when ‘rebellion’ is an appropriate developmental step, eliminating it simply stunts growth. I’d had all these thoughts in my mind when I want for my […]
It struck me immediately. I was cleaning the sink and cabinet in the bathroom. An ordinary task, but I was enjoying it. The area needed cleaning and it was one of those times when you can see, immediately, the effect of your work. Suddenly it hit me. I haven’t done something like this for 10 […]
We were waiting behind a young mom with two children. The elevator was slow and poorly placed for waiting. Not a lot of people can fit in that area. Besides Joe, Ruby and I, there was a mother, a pram and a walking toddler. When the elevator came she indicated that we could go ahead, […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. July,2017 Edition KSA Newsletter 2017 contains in This month’s theme Celebration of Canada’s 150th BIRTHDAY Click here to read the newsletter KSA July 2017 (1) If you would like to contact the newsletter, you can Contact us at: […]
The Nidus Personal Planning Centre & Registry releases Community Alert regarding the New B.C. Societies Act and its impact on board members who have a disability. Under the UN Convention we have a right to full inclusion & participation in community & society. We are permitted to vote, run for government, get married, take out […]
by Jeff Stackhouse Welcome to the most comprehensive BC guide to Canada 150 you will find anywhere online. In this article I will list every Canada Day celebration in the lower mainland of BC and beyond. Remember every celebration is 100% free of charge and is fully accessible. First of all, Happy 150th Birthday […]
This page is a recap of Selfadvocatenet.coms participation at the 4 day event Inclusion B.C. Conference Inspired by Love in Richmond B.C. Hosted by Richmond Society for Community Living Also the Disability Pride Rally Selfadvocatenet.com very own webmaster and manger Bryce Schaufelberger had workshop that hosted at inclusion bc called one click away […]
