Monthly Archives: August 2022

Selfadvocatenet.com Back to School Information 2022

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selfadvocate.ca/ Back to School Information 2022 soon as get the information will be here     Back to School Safety Checklist As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It’s important to remember – and share with your children – some key tips that […]

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Fall Vegetable Quinoa Soup

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selfadvocate.ca/ Recipe for the month of September 2022 This healthy fall soup is perfect for a chilly day and it freezes well too! Prep Time15 mins Cook Time35 mins Total Time50 mins Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion diced 1 carrots chopped 2 celery stalks thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic minced 1 large […]

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Baked Beef and Cheese Manicotti (Cannelloni)

A white baking dish filled with baked chicken parmesan, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and garnished with chopped parsley. The dish features layers of tomato sauce and cheese, creating a savory, baked appearance.

selfadvocate.ca/ Recipe of the Month of September 2022 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Course: Dinner Cuisine: American This easy no-boil baked manicotti pasta dish, known as Cannelloni is stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella and lean ground beef, then covered in sauce and cheese. Perfect for the […]

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Fall Word Search 2022

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Provincial funding improves access to learning for VIU students

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Nanaimo Monday, August 29, 2022, 2:00 PM Vancouver Island University (VIU) is upgrading its campuses to become more inclusive and accessible. “Our post-secondary institutions are committed to making sure learning environments are accessible for all students,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “Improving accessibility will boost participation in campus activities, education and […]

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Moving Out On My Own During Covid-19

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Written by: Nick Mezzabarba   I wanted: To be more independent To meet new people To learn new strategies to deal with challenges   I talked with my parents about moving out and they were on board with the idea. My parents helped me search for a suitable place. The advocates at SAL helped me […]

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Getting Through the Pandemic

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Written by: Robyn Appleton My name is Robyn and I have had lots of family and friends help me through the Covid pandemic. I have been really busy with my mom and dad, and my program in Sooke. I have been doing a digital literacy course with my employment counsellor. I’m living healthier than ever […]

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New, more accessible supports coming to B.C.’s arts, culture sector

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Victoria Monday, August 22, 2022, 2:30 PM New arts funding will increase access and remove barriers to the financing for equity-deserving arts and cultural organizations to benefit more people in B.C.’s arts sector. On Sept. 21, 2022, the BC Arts Council (BCAC) will launch its Accelerate Program, a two-year pilot initiative offering multi-year, flexible funding […]

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Province recruiting for committees to improve accessibility

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Victoria Thursday, August 18, 2022, 4:15 PM Applications are open for people who want to help develop the Province’s first two standards for accessibility in order to remove barriers that can restrict people living with disabilities from pursuing the same opportunities as those without disabilities. The two new technical committees will assist in developing the employment […]

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Changes to Disability Tax Credit Eligibility Take Effect Today

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    August 17, 2022 The eligibility requirements for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)  under mental functions and life-sustaining therapy were widened in June 2022. As of today, the application forms reflect these changes. Paper application form Digital application form The major changes to eligibility include: An expanded  list of mental functions necessary for everyday […]

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