Monthly Archives: June 2019

The Words Almost Said

The words formed in my head as I was pushing down a long hallway covered with thick plush carpet. Joe popped out of our hotel room and called out STOP IT’S NOT ACCESSIBLE. My heart sank, I yanked my chair around and headed back to the elevator and to the fight. At the desk I […]

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CLBC’s E-Newsletter June 2019

A bi-monthly update with news, stories and tips Mapping a new path to inclusion and belonging “Coming together like this, to share resources and ideas, broadens horizons and connects people outside of paid services,” says Nicole Baker (pictured second from left), co-chair of the CLBC South Island Community Council, about the value of bringing families and self […]

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People facing homelessness to get local support from grants Updated June 11, 2019, for clarification

Vancouver Tuesday, June 11, 2019 12:15 PM   Those with disabilities facing homelessness can receive this People facing homelessness will receive help through grants that support strong, sustainable planning for local groups and organizations working on the front lines in British Columbia communities. The Province is granting $6 million to the Social Planning and Research […]

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Special Olympics BC Newsletter May and June,2019

Web Version  Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • May-June 2019 Newsletter • Announcing the Team BC 2020 Training Squad! • Gearing up for the game-changing Goldcorp Invitational Golf Tournament • Be inspired by the 2019 SOBC award nominees • Generous donors geared up for 2019 New Car Dealers Foundation / Special Olympics BC Auction […]

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TELUS grows Internet and Mobility for Good programs to support 25,000 more British Columbian families and youth

Vancouver Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:56 PM This to self advocates that unable afford internet social development can get internet teamed up with telus to do that  More low-income British Columbian families will now have access to low-cost high-speed Internet, and more youth leaving foster care can now stay connected to their vital support networks […]

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Inclusion BC,2019 conference in Victoria Recape

Thank you! Thank you for attending our 2019 conference in Victoria. It was great to see so many familiar faces and meet so many new people. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Inclusion 2019 a success. We’d also like to thank the great team of volunteers from Community Living Victoria who did everything from running the […]

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Okanagan Self-Advocate Group

Who We Are: We are a group of adults with diversabilities who meet once a month to talk about issues that matter to us and help make our lives better because we are more aware. All are welcome to our meetings: ► Potential Self-Advocates ► Friends of members► Support workers What We Do: ►Talk about […]

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Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas

Selfadvocatenet.com recipe for Month of June, 2019 Prep 20 m Cook 10 m Ready In 30 m Recipe By:EAKE “Quick and easy pasta dish with a little bite that will make anyone look like a gourmet chef. Adjust the chili oil to your own spice level.” Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguini pasta 2 […]

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