Monthly Archives: October 2023

Selfadvocatenet.com Remembrance Day Page 2023 and Message.

By Cam Dore | Published: October 30, 2023

  This page is all about Remembrance Day as we salute our soldiers. selfadvocate.ca/ is in support of Remembrance Day We will be highlighting why it is important for Self-Advocates to understand why soldiers commitment to making our country safe. And why soldiers dedicate themself to doing right for our country. Will be a message […]

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Tracy Latimer: Now 30 Years Later

By Cam Dore | Published: October 26, 2023

Tracy Latimer was killed 30 years ago today. Tracy was a vulnerable 12 year old girl who was killed by her father. In an act of discriminatory violence Robert Latimer sought to unburden Tracy of life with a disability. Canadians with disabilities were disturbed not only by Tracy’s murder and copycat crimes that followed it, […]

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CLBC conducting a Series of Conversations on Community Living BC Services

By Cam Dore | Published: October 16, 2023

Community Living BC (CLBC) is beginning a series of discussions about community inclusion supports and services with individuals, families, service providers and key community partners. The purpose of these discussions is to identify best practices for community inclusion supports as well as recommendations for services and programs for people with diverse abilities in BC. Fred […]

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Milieu Self-Advocacy

By Cam Dore | Published: October 12, 2023

  Vision   Encourage and celebrate the contributions, abilities, an leadership of self-advocates and people with disabilities.   Mission Break down the barriers that affect self-advocates to have a voice.   Purpose Help self-advocates with diverse abilities to learn about their rights to equal opportunities and to demonstrate their strength.     1.) Push for […]

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CLBC WOW Awards 2023

By Cam Dore | Published: October 6, 2023

WOW Awards 2023 Community Living BC (CLBC) is pleased to announce the four employers selected this year to receive a Widening our World (WOW) Award for their inclusive hiring practices and workplaces. This year’s WOW evaluation committee included self advocates, family members and CLBC staff. Due to the number of fantastic nominations, the selection committee […]

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CLBC Update for Individuals and Families Oct Edition, 2023

By Cam Dore | Published: October 6, 2023

October 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families Welcome to the October 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. As a reminder, you can find all Updates (including past editions) posted on our website here. You can also check out CLBC’s Facebook page here and Twitter page here. If you know of anyone who would like to receive future […]

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The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter Oct .Edition 2023

By Cam Dore | Published: October 4, 2023

  Krystian Shaw Publisher and Owner Welcome to the October Newsletter! As the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and red, and the air gets crisp and cozy, we’re diving into a very special theme for this month’s newsletter: Community Inclusion. It’s a season where we celebrate togetherness and acceptance, but also look at barriers […]

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New technologies reduce employment barriers for people with disabilities

By Cam Dore | Published: October 4, 2023

Victoria Wednesday, October 4, 2023 11:00 AM People with disabilities will have better employment opportunities with personalized technologies funded through a $1-million grant to CanAssist, an organization based at the University of Victoria (UVic).People with disabilities often face many barriers to being hired and remaining in jobs. Some individuals need customized assistive devices that meet […]

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Simple Roast Chicken

By Cam Dore | Published: October 2, 2023

Selfadvocatenet.ca Special Edition Recipe of the Month October 2023(thanksgiving )   There’s no reason to get overly fussy with complicated techniques for a flavorful, rich and simple roast chicken; the ultimate comfort food. By EatingWell Test Kitchen Updated on September 20, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Active Time:15 mins Additional Time:2 hrs 5 mins […]

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Easy Thai Peanut Sauce Spaghetti Squash

By Cam Dore | Published: October 2, 2023

Selfadvocatenet.ca Recipe for the Month of October 2023 Healthy spaghetti squash with delicious Thai peanut sauce. This recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and uses no refined sugar. The peanut sauce makes a great dip as well. Prep Time 8 minutes mins Cook Time 25 minutes mins Total Time 33 minutes mins Course Main Course Cuisine Thai […]

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