Monthly Archives: August 2020

Chicken Tikka Masala

Selfadvocatenet.com recipe for month of September       This low-carb chicken tikka masala recipe contains succulent pieces of chicken in a rich, creamy sauce. The sauce is colored to a rich red color with a touch of tomato paste and lots of spices. While we have skipped the traditional marinating step and we do […]

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The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter September ,2020 Edition

The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw.   September Edition of KSA Newsletter 2020 contains in It is back to school and summer is coming to an end, but, don’t worry, we’ve got lots to keep you entertained in this month’s newsletter. Join us as we celebrate […]

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BC People First The Connector Newsletter August 27,2020

August 27, 2020 In this newsletter: President’s Message Video: BC People First Matters We’re In This Together Tuesdays Youth Leadership Committee Monthly Prize Draw: #FoodForThoughtFridays Self-Advocacy Skills 101 – Tip #3 Blogpost: Representation in Media BCPF Recommends!     President’s Message Hello BC People First Members, Volunteers, Community Partners, and Supporters! We have learned a […]

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My Story about Volunteering at Shaw TV

Written by: Rob Janzen I’ve been volunteering on “The Show” at Shaw TV, Nanaimo for 8 years. The people are friendly and are nice to me. I’m the first one to arrive so I set up the studio. I bring a treat for the crew to share. People enjoy the treats and appreciate me for […]

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Beating The COVID Blues

  Written By: Harlei Kelliher At the beginning of Covid I had to stay home and not go to the Painted Chair. It made me feel like I couldn’t work. And a lot of people got laid off work. I don’t like it when I get laid off because I don’t get paid when I […]

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Sarah’s Covid Adventure

Written by: Sarah Burke Hi everyone. My name is Sarah Burke and I am 22 years old and I have a dog named Coco, a twin brother named Connor (he is a Peace Officer) and I live with my Mom and Dad. This is my Covid Adventure… At the beginning of the pandemic I had […]

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Special Olympics BC Aug 18th,2020 Newsletter

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • Latest Newsletter • Next steps in Special Olympics BC’s safe, staged Return to Sport • Sobeys supports Special Olympics athletes with $1M donation and nutrition education • Congratulations to our inspiring provincial award winners • New Car Dealers Foundation / Special Olympics BC […]

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KSA wants your stories and Articles for Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter

We Want Your Stories and Articles! About Covid-19 How have you been doing during Covid-19?  What are some of the hard things you’ve experienced?  What have been some good things that have happened? About Community Inclusion How are you connected to the community?  What do you do?  Maybe you volunteer, take art classes, have a […]

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ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM

Hey, my name is Victoria. I am a self-advocate with Semiahmoo House.  This is a hard time.  The coronavirus is making me scared but I’m trying to get the positive side. I finished my Culinary Arts Program (CULA) at Semiahmoo House and love cooking and baking.  I am also trying to find a job through […]

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Staying Strong

Hi my name is Zoe.  I am a self-advocate at Semiahmoo House. This coronavirus made me emotional.  Sometimes I felt sad, angry, worried and frustrated. When I felt my anxiety I would do things to help me.  I would go for a walk with my sister.  Talking to my family made me feel happy. Doing […]

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