Monthly Archives: July 2018

What He Said: A Moment To Remember

We don’t know the Atlanta airport at all. Thus we ended up stumbling around a bit trying to find our way. We wanted to get to the car and get going because we had a long drive ahead of us. Finally we were pointed in the right direction and found ourselves the first in line […]

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Health and safety during extreme heat

Posted on July 17, 2018 Environment Canada has recently issued heat warnings in areas throughout B.C. The safety of the individuals we support is a top priority for us. CLBC would like to remind our service providers, families and individuals to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness during extreme heat, particularly for those who may […]

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Province releases What We Heard About Poverty in B.C. report

Victoria Thursday, July 12, 2018 3:10 PM Self Advocates attention Those that are interested  a report from BC Govt what they heard about poverty in BC. In October 2017, government launched a comprehensive public engagement process to help inform B.C.’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy. Government has now released What We Heard About Poverty in B.C., […]

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The Latimer Case: The Reflections of People with Disabilities – Media

Selfadvocatenet.com what research on  issues that reflect people with disabilities in our society going to do some topics in news try to alert you on why self advocacy is important  reason this is not exceptable in our society so start with this topic below. Why is this issue Hot topic and self advocates concerns. Going […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Pardon for Robert Latimer Would Condone Murder and Disregard the Lives of Persons with Disabilities

July 12, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2018 TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) strongly urges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, and the Government of Canada to do what is right: deny convicted murderer Robert Latimer’s recent application for a pardon. In 1993, Mr. Latimer murdered his […]

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The Empowering Self Advocates to Take Action Co-operative is Hiring Self advocates to lead People Planning Together Workshops!

Attention Self Advocates! Do you care about people taking control of their lives? Do you think planning for the life you want is important? The Empowering Self Advocates to Take Action Co-operative is Hiring Self advocates to lead People Planning Together Workshops! Locations: Vancouver and Lower mainland, Nanaimo, Courtenay, Kelowna, Prince George More information and […]

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New accessible, affordable, energy-efficient homes open in Smithers

Smithers Tuesday, July 10, 2018 1:30 PM Seniors and people with disabilities in Smithers now have access to new affordable and accessible rental homes, as a result of a partnership between the Province, the Town of Smithers and the Dik Tiy Housing Society. “More affordable, accessible housing is needed in all corners of the province,” […]

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Greyhound Announces end all bus routes in Western Canada except 1 in B.C.

Attention self advocates with disabilities this news with greyhound Canada shutting down all in BC but one Greyhound Canada has taken the difficult decision to downsize its operations. The company has notified all proper authorities of its intention to discontinue some or all service – both passenger and freight — Effective October 31, 2018. In […]

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They Never Mentioned

We had gone over to the mall to have a very late lunch at the food court. The mall was packed, it being a cool spot in a very hot day. I was lined up to get my salad, yeah it depresses me too, when I noticed another wheelchair user in a different line up. […]

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Threatening the Cashier

So, after having my cherries tossed, by a stranger, onto the conveyor belt, I felt annoyed. Why do people presume to enter into my life? But that line of thought was knocked out of my head by the customers ahead of me. One of them, a woman of about 30, was shouting at the cashier, […]

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