Victoria Friday, December 15, 2017 10:30 AM Most areas of British Columbia have already seen their first snow of the season, and winter conditions will be the norm for the next few months. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Minister Responsible for Emergency Preparedness Mike Farnworth reminds British Columbians that proactive winter storm […]
I was harshly criticized recently for publishing something on my Facebook page that someone else thought was ‘inspiration porn’. I admit that when I posted it, I saw that it could be taken that way, but there was something about the intense dignity of the child, who was the subject of the video, that I […]
We arrived at the school with Ruby and Sadie in tow. We wanted to be there early so we could get the disabled parking and I could get inside before people started streaming in. The kids needed to be there early too, so we picked them up and they rode with us. Ruby and Sadie […]
Well, it’s official, working out does not help when your tires spin uselessly no matter how hard you push. I found it really frustrating to be stranded midway down the driveway between the car and the house. I had forgotten to put on my hat and I’m sure steam was rising off my head as […]
We had a few inches of snow yesterday. I love the beauty of the first few snowfalls of the year. However, once I became a wheelchair user, my affection for snowy days slowly dissipated. Manual wheelchairs and snow don’t even belong in the same sentence. My power chair, with it’s big ol’ wheels, that’s a […]
Written by Nick Toner My Story Nick lives in Nelson, BC with 3 roommates. Nick cares about his community and wants to share his story about growing up in an institution. He wants to educate folks so the government does not go backwards and repeat the same mistakes. He wants to keep those doors closed. […]
Hi Everyone! My name is Sheenagh Morrison. Some of you know that I was very upset when the previous government made changes to our bus pass. I am very happy about the new NDP government. It’s a government that cares about people with Diverse Abilities. I know because they have listened and heard that poverty […]
Hi! It’s Shelley DeCoste from the Diverse Ability campaign!! I’m writing to tell you about an amazing opportunity I have been given to represent the BC Self Advocacy community to help reduce poverty for people with diverse abilities.I was nominated by Inclusion BC to sit on the BC Provincial task force for poverty reduction. […]
2017 Progress Update Message from the Minister This progress report reflects the many steps that government and people in B.C. are taking to create the most progressive province for people with disabilities. It is a goal shared by many, a province where all people can find opportunity, security and chance to prosper. In the months […]
Written by Jonathan Righton My name is Jonathan Righton and I am a member of the Self-Advocates of the Rockies located in Cranbrook, BC. Here I have the opportunity to share my experiences on life to other advocates that may have experienced the same as me and we have the opportunity to form a friendship […]
