Author Archives: Bryce Schaufelburger

Greater access to nature for a healthier, brighter future

Victoria Friday, April 16, 2021 12:24 PM People in British Columbia are visiting BC Parks in ever-increasing numbers, and the Province is increasing its investment to promote access and protect nature in some of the most beautiful places on the planet. During the next three years, the BC Parks operating and capital budgets, combined, will […]

Posted in Health, Latest Announcements | Leave a comment

Self-advocates ‘sad, scared, angry’ over revisions to assisted-death legislation

Tracy Holmes Apr. 15, 2021 9:48 a.m.   Bill C-7 was expanded to include access to medically assisted death for non-terminal conditions READ MORE: Canadians not near death gain access to assisted dying as Senate passes Bill C-7 In short, they say last month’s expansion of Bill C-7 to include people with non-terminal conditions is […]

Posted in Latest Announcements | Leave a comment

Throne speech outlines work to put pandemic behind us, plans for strong recovery

Victoria Monday, April 12, 2021 2:20 PM Lt. Gov. Janet Austin has delivered the speech from the throne outlining government’s commitment to supporting people, businesses and communities, while working to put the pandemic behind British Columbians and build a strong recovery for everyone. “We have come a long way by looking out for each other […]

Posted in Latest Announcements | Leave a comment

Funding keeps income tax-filing assistance accessible

Victoria Wednesday, April 7, 2021 8:30 AM People with disabilities and other barriers will continue to receive free help filing their income tax and accessing tax credits and benefits, thanks to $1.18 million in provincial funding. Disability Alliance B.C. (DABC) has been operating the Tax Assistance and Information program (Tax AID) since 2015, providing free […]

Posted in Latest Announcements | Leave a comment

Spring Omelet

Selfadvocatenet.com Recipe for Month of April Easter Edition 2021 This omelet is great at any time of the year, but reminds me most of spring. Serve with toast or a bagel. prep: 15 mins cook: 10 mins total: 25 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 omelet Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 eggs ¼ […]

Posted in The Recipe Corner | Leave a comment

Ham Stir Fry with Couscous

Selfadvocatenet.com Recipe of the Month for April Easter Edition 2021 The traditional Easter meat with a traditional Middle East pasta, stir fried with veggies and then simmered with a chicken broth mixture. Ham stir fry? Yes, indeed! Ham leftovers never had it so good. Everyone who has tried this has loved this savory stir fry. […]

Posted in The Recipe Corner | Leave a comment

Attention Self Advocates Want to Write Story

Selfadvocatenet is looking for Stories we pay 100 for your Story Please pass this ad around to folks you know and send to them Self Advocate Groups to Individual Self Advocates and to Agencies of Community Living.          

Posted in Latest Announcements | Leave a comment

John Howard Society helps people connect to community

Vancouver Thursday, April 1, 2021 7:00 AM The need to act fast during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to brilliant breakthroughs in supporting British Columbians with complex needs, says the chief executive officer of John Howard Society Pacific. “Throughout the pandemic, discussions of challenges moved to operational plans much faster than we ever could have […]

Posted in Latest Announcements | Leave a comment

The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter April ,2021 Edition

The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw.   April Edition of KSA Newsletter 2021 contains in Spring is coming and it is a time for new beginnings. It is easy to see in nature as plants start to grow and bloom, the days are get-ting longer and […]

Posted in Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter | Leave a comment

TransLink launches HandyDART Modernization Program

March 29, 2021 – Media Release TransLink seeks feedback on Compass rollout, changes to fares, and registration process NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – TransLink is launching the HandyDART Modernization Program, a package of updates designed to ensure the service remains accessible and flexible for those who need it now and in the future. The program represents […]

Posted in Latest Announcements | Leave a comment