Some of you who read here are also connected to my blog through Facebook. Some of you resolutely do not use Facebook. I apologize to the second group right now because I’m going to write about a Facebook Fenomenon which I feel I really need to address. I do not wish to offend anyone, I […]
Legislation that makes it easier for some people with disabilities to receive disability assistance is now in effect. As of Sept. 1, people in the following provincial or federal programs will complete a much simpler Persons with Disabilities (PWD) application process: Community Living BC (CLBC) The Ministry of Children and Family Development At Home Program […]
Recipe by: MISHY “This is an easy mix-it-up-in-one-bowl-and-cook recipe. I make it for every brunch I attend. You may substitute chopped spinach for the broccoli if you wish.” Ingredients 2 cups milk 4 eggs 3/4 cup biscuit baking mix 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 (10 ounce) package chopped […]
I was asked, by someone who seriously wanted to know, if I encountered more discrimination because of my disability or because of my sexuality. As this wasn’t part of a frivolous conversation where a quick, and funny response would have been acceptable, I paused to think about it. And there was much to think about. […]
Over the past couple of days I have been bombarded with emails and alerts about a story of a woman with Down Syndrome who is retiring after working for 32 years at McDonalds. Many of you will have seen the story. I simply can’t link to it. I’m afraid I just can’t. It’s an important […]
Sometimes been a professional, while being different, can be a difficult thing. I know that I have to maintain a professional bearing but I also know that I have to stand up for myself whenever I can when facing ignorance or prejudice. Let me give you an example: Last week I was on the phone […]
I wrote a post a couple days ago about a young man who stood up for himself in a store. I wrote the post as it happened with myself as simply an observer to what when on, I was not an active participant in any way other than to respond when asked if I had witnessed […]
Photo description: In this photo, lifted from an article in the Toronto Star, people are pictured using the bathrooms at the ‘Ex’ with the ‘We Don’t Care’ symbol indicating that ‘anyone can use them.’ There has been a lot of ‘to do’ about the ‘inclusive’ bathrooms at the CNE (Canada’s National Exhibition) lovingly called […]
SelfAdvocatenet.Com Coverage As you all know Sept 1st 2016 BC Bus Pass changes in effect A Recap as they unfold so far that came out will be all on this page as its unfolds is the place you will be updated on reaction of B.C. Govt decision to change way BC Bus Passes are issued. […]
My name is Lidia White. I live in Victoria BC. I have been doing a lot of thinking about how I would like support services to look like for people with disabilities. I imagine support being about making community a place that people with disabilities can learn, make friends, gain confidence and have fun. When […]
