Monthly Archives: September 2021

The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter October,2021 Edition

The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw.         October Edition of KSA Newsletter 2021 contains in It’s hard to believe it’s Fall already. The weather is changing and the leaves are changing colour, too. It’s a time to celebrate Autumn with your family or […]

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October is Community Living Month 2021

Selfadvocatenet.com is in support of Community Living Month of October 2021 Selfadvocatenet.com is going to highlight the achievements in Community Living movement. Also add to self advocates have contributed to the movement. And to try to highlight business that have hired people with disabilities to. Stay tune is when  I receive news it will be  […]

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Supports extended for youth from care

Victoria Thursday, September 23, 2021 3:30 PM Eligible youth and young adults who have transitioned from government care will continue to benefit from more flexible access to the Agreements with Young Adults (AYA) program, as government extends COVID-19 emergency measures to March 2022. “All youth transitioning to adulthood need support and strong relationships to help […]

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Cycling classes coming to Victoria, South Coast schools

Victoria Monday, September 20, 2021, 2:45 PM Students in grades 4 and 5 will learn biking skills and safety awareness at participating schools in Greater Victoria and along the South Coast as the fall session of Everyone Rides Grades 4-5 gets underway. “By enabling people to cycle instead of drive, we can collectively prevent thousands […]

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Their Story: Self-Advocate Leadership Network

The Self-Advocate Leadership Network (photo: SALN BC) By Spencer van Vloten BC Disability September 18th, 2021   The Self-Advocate Leadership Network (SALN) has been at the forefront of advocacy for British Columbians with intellectual disabilities, bringing together leaders from across the province to to make a difference in a time of crisis. This is the […]

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CLBC welcomes new board member Amber Rainshadow

Posted on September 10, 2021 Amber Rainshadow, new CLBC board member, and Glimmer. Community Living BC (CLBC) welcomes Amber Rainshadow as its newest member of the Board of Directors. From Victoria, B.C., Amber has many years of experience as a self advocate with a commitment to improve support and inclusion for people who live with […]

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Double the funding and fun for 60 school playgrounds

Richmond Friday, September 10, 2021 11:00 AM More than 14,000 B.C. students will soon have access to new, safe and accessible playgrounds as the Province doubles its annual investment in the Playground Equipment Program (PEP). This increase will help schools design playgrounds that better support accessibility for all students. “We cannot underestimate the vital link […]

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DABC’s Statement on the BC Government’s Lack of Medical Exemptions to the COVID-19 Vaccine Passport

September 1, 2021 by DABC Disability Alliance BC (DABC) wishes to preface our statement by expressing our support with the BC Government’s efforts to fully vaccinate British Columbians over 12 years of age against COVID-19. DABC believes that everyone who can get vaccinated, should get vaccinated in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. However, […]

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