On March 31, 2016, self advocates from the Simon Fraser and Vancouver regions came together to enjoy a day of presentations, workshops, and art. The Self Advocate Leadership conference was a full-day event with over 60 self advocates in attendance and presentations by self advocates focused on employment, leadership, community, self-advocacy, and goal achievement. Empowering […]
Selfadvocatenet.com coverage of the new law on Dr assisted death all be right here below c14 bill details what in the bill click here update to c14 bill were at Physician-assisted dying bill is enacted by parliament was on Fri June 17 http://www.vps-npv.ca/ This press release june 22nd from Canadian Association for Community Living on […]
April 11th, 2016 On Wednesday, April 6, legislation introduced by Social Development and Social Innovation Minister Michelle Stilwell was passed to make it easier for some people with disabilities to receive disability assistance. This includes many youth transitioning into CLBC Services. The legislation was introduced on February 11, and gives government the ability to prescribe […]
pursuing his dream despite a disability. John Lalonde didn’t want his hearing loss to keep him from pursuing his dream job as a bike mechanic. So he reached out to WorkBC (facebook.com) for help. They created a plan to help John manage his hearing loss, retain his job, and receive financial support for two hearing […]
Jerry Laidlaw shares his life story in this 3 part video series. Jerry’s Life Story – Part 3 of 3
Jerry Laidlaw shares his life story in this 3 part video series.
Jerry Laidlaw shares his life story in this 3 part video series.
ake Anthony is an actor and advocate – here he shares a bit about his love of acting. “not only did it become a hobby and a job that I love but it really became a big part of who I am…” sfx by: freesfx.co.uk/
Cliff is a proud father and self advocate. Here Cliff shares his story about being a parent and the people that have supported him along his journey of fatherhood.
Jo-Anne’s Story “Some people give you good advice – take it… follow your heart” Jo-Anne is a self advocate, mother, wife and leader; she has sat on many boards including B.C. People’s First. Here she shares a story about her family.
