The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. September ,2017 Edition KSA Newsletter contains in This month’s theme It’s hard to believe this September has been 4 years since I started the newsletter. I’ve noticed many changes in people’s attitudes since then. People are more tolerant […]
Web Version | Update preferences | Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • August 2017 Newsletter • SOBC athletes impressed at 2017 Canada Games • Team BC 2018 Training Squad news coming soon • Sports Celebrities Festival to celebrate the power of sport on November 2 • Upcoming health opportunities • Goldcorp Invitational creates significant support […]
Hello, my name is Shannon Lebrun. This is a story about how much I appreciate the support I get from HOME Society https://homesociety.com/ HOME Society took me in December 2004 and they have been there when I needed them ever since. They have stood by me when I was in the hospital and they […]
So, I was reading through the interview that Shane Simpson did with the Vancouver Sun over the weekend. I really liked a lot of what I was hearing. Indexing PWD, an increase in how much money people can make before their disability gets clawed back, and the possibility of guaranteed basic income; all good stuff […]
Point out Carla Qualtrough was Minister of Sports and People with Disabilities we have a new Minister Kent Hehr he becomes the Minister in charge of Sport and People with Disabilities at federal level of Canada. Ottawa, Ontario August 28, 2017 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on changes to […]
Apologies are interesting things. I am familiar with giving them, I’m human and I make mistakes. I’m always careful with my words, I know that apologies matter and I know that for any kind of reconciliation they have to be sincerely meant. Years ago I read a witticism, “This job requires sincerity, once you can […]
I was rolling to the gym. I had rolled from the parked car over rough pavement, up the curb and uphill to the entrance and was now easily pushing over to the gym. I was thinking about my workout, deciding if I wanted to try for a personal best on the armergometer or if I […]
I went to a movie the other day, one that I had looked forward to seeing. I was enjoying myself and then something happened. One of the characters in the movie, played by an actor I really like and one that I respected as a person, used the R-word. By the time this happened, I […]
Selfadvocatenet.com: Recipe for the Month of September Serves 2 Preparation 10 mins Cooking 20 mins Penne with Salmon Ingredients A 30 minute meal that feels like a real treat. From just six basic ingredients you can whip up this comfortingly creamy and yet deliciously fresh tasting dish. The recipe is also delicious made with prawns […]
Nathan Bodie celebrates at his graduation ceremony at the University of Victoria. Welcome to the Summer 2017 Edition of CLBC’s “Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES” magazine. Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES is created under the guidance of the CLBC Editorial Board, which is made up of self advocates from across the province, as well as family members. The […]
