Victoria Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:00 AM Accessible, inclusive communities for people with disabilities are the main goals behind two provincially funded programs designed to improve universal access in British Columbia. Through $9 million in provincial funding, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) has launched two new programs to improve accessibility for British Columbians. “When we […]
Some of the things I haven’t said on my travels this year: To the woman working for housekeeping at a hotel: Stepping back into the room, to give me space, when I’m pushing by the cart in the hallways isn’t helping. To the guy who looked terrified at the gate when I pulled up: I […]
I written about this before. It really worries me. We’d just got off a plane and were heading towards the luggage area. A man was coming towards us, about our age, he was walking quickly to get to the gate for the departing flight. I said to Joe, after I spotted the accessible washroom, “Hey […]
Before we went down to the gates where the smaller planes are docked, we were pushing over towards the elevator going down. To get there we had to stop and negotiate the chair and our carry on luggage around a group of three men, taking up a fair bit of space, talking and laughing with […]
So, here’s what happened. I rolled into the office and as I pulled into the elevator I both heard and felt whatever holds my front right wheel nearly disintegrate. Rolling to my office felt a bit like hobbling like I did in my youth when I severely sprained my ankle. I was panic-struck. I have […]
My wheelchair is broken. The front right tire needs fixing. I am frozen. With worry. My focus. My life. Is on hold. Can it be fixed. And when. There is never a good time. To lose mobility. My disability rises. Slaps me in the face. And reminds me. That freedom is a wheel. And wheels […]
SelfAdvocatenet.com . Its that time of year to get a flu shot again those with disabilities. Information here if want get a flu shot 2017 for prevent being sick and this information guide will help you to get a flu shot. Influenza, also called the flu, is an infection of the upper […]
I had decided to write this after Thanksgiving and not make it the post for that day.Here’s why: I noticed being noticed because I’m noticed all the time. But I was followed in a store by a mother and a boy of about 8. They were watching me grocery shop on Thanksgiving. Joe puts things […]
Yesterday we went to play badminton. I played in my youth, in my days on two feet, and I wanted to try playing while sitting in my chair. We paid a few bucks and got our wristbands and then rolled over to the gym. It was full! I’d never seen it full before, but never […]
Victoria Tuesday, October 10, 2017 9:00 AM A new online application to file for dispute resolution will make it easier and faster for B.C.tenants and landlords to resolve tenancy issues. Recently launched by the Residential Tenancy Branch, the redesigned application will guide the applicant through the process to make sure they are providing the right […]
