Monthly Archives: July 2024

Inclusion Canada’s Inclusion Matters July 2024 Newsletter

By Cam Dore | Published: July 30, 2024

   Inclusion Canada’s national and international work through our monthly Inclusion Matters newsletter. July 2024 Inclusion Matters July 2024 Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) Update On June 28, the federal government released the draft CDB regulations. The public now has until September 23 to provide their feedback. Inclusion Canada is actively analyzing the draft version and will […]

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My Story By: Joshua Delos Reyes

By Cam Dore | Published: July 29, 2024

My name is Joshua Delos Reyes. In the spring of 2023, my family and I moved from Alberta to British Columbia. I like British Columbia because of warmer weather, and it has lots of mountains, trees, beautiful lakes and beaches. I joined Surrey Connections, a day program in Surrey and we do a lot of […]

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My Route to Success 

By Cam Dore | Published: July 29, 2024

Story By Nokomis (Nikki) Isaac   My name is Nikki Isaac and I attend a Community Inclusion Program called Kyndred. (formerly DCLS)  I like interacting with people and I communicate with them utilizing a device that is adapted by CAYA to suit my needs. I was at DCLS, where I first was employed as a […]

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Mozzarella Pasta Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Dressing

By Cam Dore | Published: July 28, 2024

selfadvocate.ca/  recipe for the Month of August 2024 Christina Cherrier April 11, 2021 Mozzarella Pasta Salad – Loaded with flavor and color! With crisp vegetables, fresh mozzarella, and tossed with a delicious parmesan dressing, this mozzarella pasta salad is the perfect side dish or main course for a warm Spring or Summer evening. Ready in […]

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COVID-19 public-health emergency ends, new vaccine registry will keep people safe

By Cam Dore | Published: July 28, 2024

  Victoria Friday, July 26, 2024 10:23 AM In response to the provincial health officer’s decision to end the COVID-19 public-health emergency, which ends the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in health-care settings, the Province is making it mandatory for health-care workers to disclose their immunization status as a way to help keep people safe.Moving forward, all […]

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Release of B.C.’s 2024 Poverty Reduction Strategy

By Cam Dore | Published: July 25, 2024

Govt of BC  is pleased to share the release of B.C.’s 2024 Poverty Reduction Strategy. The renewed Strategy provides a 10-year framework for action, informed by a broad public and Indigenous engagement through which we heard from over 10,000 people, at least 70% with lived experience of poverty. This work builds on key legislative changes […]

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Temporary Employment

By Cam Dore | Published: July 23, 2024

By: Daniel Lopez My name is Daniel Lopez. I am twenty-six years old and I would like to share my self-advocacy story with you. I am currently enrolled in the Coast Mental Health Temporary Employment Program. Becoming enrolled involved me advocating for myself to be included in the program. I also had the help of […]

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Grocery Shopping Through Self-Advocacy

By Cam Dore | Published: July 23, 2024

By Codi Melnyk My self-advocacy story involves grocery shopping. You see, I was very unhappy with the food that was available in the house where I live. There was a lot of unhealthy foods like pizza pops and those types of foods. I had to advocate for myself so I could actually use my own […]

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Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program

By Cam Dore | Published: July 15, 2024

Backgrounder Program overview The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to help youth in Canada aged 15 to 30 develop skills and […]

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Online Safety Guide for People With Disabilities

By Cam Dore | Published: July 13, 2024

Self Advocates here is some online safety tips Useful Published by Haley Mullins on June 15, 2022   The internet is a fantastic tool to communicate with other people with similar likes and dislikes. Studies show that talking with others online is really helpful for many people with disabilities, as many find it easier than […]

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