by David Johnston People First is an organization that was formed because some people in our communities felt they were not considered as people first. They felt that they were talked about, talked to, thought about, and treated according the disabilities that others labeled them with. This fall (after the teacher’s strike) members of BC People First […]
Jo-Anne Gauthier is a self-advocate that lives in Cranbrook. She is on the BC Self Advocacy Foundation Board of Directors and the board of People First in Cranbrook. Hello, my name is Jo-Anne. I am a wife and a mother of 2 from Cranbrook BC. I would like to tell you my story about being a […]
by Jerry Laidlaw This summer I rode my adult trike on a bike tour to raise money for the Alliance Church of Canada and the projects they support. I trained all year to ride as far as I could, by riding the bike at the gym and my bike that has a electric assist. […]
by Barb Goode Everyone should be treated with respect no matter how you express your feelings and talk about things that are important to you. Many times I have seen how people who don’t speak to communicate are treated in ways that aren’t ok. People who communicate differently, or who need extra time […]
by Michael McLellan “Working together as a united team to give others the tools they need to navigate through their lives in an informed and empowered way.” ESATTA is a cooperative made up of 6 members who support Self Advocates to find their voices through workshops and training. In 2010 Gladys Duran, […]
The Ministry of Social Development has simplified the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation process for youth with developmental disabilities who are eligible for disability assistance and Community Living BC (CLBC) supports. These young people who are transitioning over to disability assistance from the At Home Program and/or other supports, will be able to use an […]
Everybody has a right to privacy and there are laws to protect you. Privacy begins at home. People should not touch or take your things, they should knock before coming into your home or your room, and have to wait for your permission to do so. No one is allowed to come into your room […]
At the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games, Team BC earned 288 medals and delivered so many personal bests and outstanding team performances that thrilled your coaches, fans, families, and team staff. Click here for full results “We raised expectations to a whole new level, and you guys met them. We left our mark on Vancouver 2014.” -Chef de […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocate is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. The August 2014 edition of The Kamloops Self-Advocate is all about summer activities for people with diversabilties, ESATTA, and the disability tax credit, and features upcoming events, jokes, and much more! Click here to read the newsletter: KSA Newsletter August 2014 […]
by Michael McLellan Is our current transit system attracting new ridership or is it failing the Comox Valley due to its lack of service? It does not run any later than 9:20 PM from Cliff and Fourth – and this means that many people are unable to get home from their jobs. The articles […]
