By: Jeevan Basra I was born on November 21, 2001. I don’t remember that day, but over the years I have heard many stories about how I was born not breathing. I don’t remember being transferred to BC Children’s Hospital, but I know I stayed there for a long time. I have seen lots of […]
This page is intended to give People with Disabilities the information that needs to know in an emergency like we are experiencing with the flood disaster in our province. Also to you will find all kinds of information that help you if your looking for guidelines on what to do where can get help reach […]
by: Miranda Orth Medications can be expensive. Sometimes people need to advocate for coverage when it isn’t covered by their medical plan. There are ways to advocate. The first option would be to find out if there is a generic medication that is covered by your plan. A second option is to find out what […]
Victoria Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 9:30 AM As many as 32 eligible Victorians will get skills training and follow-up support to prepare them to re-enter the workforce as part-time service-sector workers. This is a new Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) project from the Government of British Columbia and is intended for individuals with BC Employment […]
Vernon Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 1:15 PM Families, seniors, and people with disabilities in Vernon will soon have access to additional rental homes they can afford as construction begins on a 13-unit housing project in partnership with the Okanagan Village Housing Society. “To address the housing affordability crisis in our community, we must work together […]
Mission’s Bryce Schaufelberger is a man of many talents By Spencer van Vloten BC Disability November 3rd, 2021 Founder of SelfAdvocateNet.com and champion athlete, Bryce Schaufelberger’s work ethic and tireless commitment to helping others have made a worldwide impact. This is his story. Visit: SelfAdvocateNet THE EARLY DAYS It started 21 years ago. At […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. November Edition of KSA Newsletter 2021 contains in November is here and we are thinking a lot about peace. There is a lot going on in the world and it can feel overwhelming. We hope that […]
Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES is created under the guidance of the CLBC Editorial Board, which is made up of self advocates from across the province, as well as family members. The theme for this edition is “Gratitude” And it highlights the people, places and activities in our lives that help keep us going. Self advocates from […]
Victoria Thursday, October 28, 2021 9:30 AM The Province is inviting all British Columbians to provide their feedback about how to make new buildings more accessible for all people. “Everyone should be able to enter, exit and move through buildings independently and with dignity, and we need to hear from British Columbians on how we […]
Posted on October 27, 2021 by Matthew Yeomans (Chilliwack) This pandemic was my time to get healthy and get the support I needed to change my life. It’s been a blessing. It’s been very hard, but it has changed my life for the better. I was born in Thompson, Manitoba and moved to Chilliwack in […]
