The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a Newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. March Edition KSA Newsletter 2021 contains in This month’s theme This month’s newsletter is focusing on resilience. Resilience is about overcoming difficulties and barriers. We all experience road blocks in life. Sometimes it is a personal experience, like […]
Victoria Monday, February 22, 2021 10:00 AM The third intake of the Province’s Work Experience Opportunities Grant has opened to help more British Columbians move toward economic recovery, thanks to broader eligibility requirements. “Based on feedback we received during the first two intakes, we’re broadening the grant’s eligibility criteria,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development […]
February 18, 2021 by DABC DABC has been informed that clients currently receiving Ministry assistance (PWD, Income Assistance, Hardship Assistance), will automatically receive the BC Recovery Benefit – there is now no need to apply for the BC Recovery Benefit separately. The following information comes directly from the Ministry: “As of February 2021, the BC […]
February 22nd,2021 CLBC Board Director Opening for a Self Advocate As of April 1, 2021, there will be one director position open on the CLBC Board for a person who lives with a developmental disability. The CLBC Board governs the overall way CLBC does its work. This includes responsibilities like approving CLBC’s strategic plan and […]
News release February 15, 2021 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to create a barrier-free Canada with the implementation of the Accessible Canada Act, which will help remove barriers, and increase access and opportunities […]
News release February 13, 2021 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today announced that its proposed Accessible Transportation Planning and Reporting Regulations are now published in Part I of the Canada Gazette for public review and comments. The proposed regulations will implement planning and reporting requirements in the Accessible Canada […]
View this email in your browser Leading connection – Casey Douglas, Director of Olivia Douglas Community Services, joins other self advocacy groups in creating opportunities for people to connect and stay strong. Welcome to the Winter 2021 Edition of the CLBC magazine “Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES” Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES is created under the guidance of the CLBC […]
News release February 11, 2020 Montreal, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to fully participate in Canadian society. For persons with disabilities, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that many Canadians continue to face barriers to inclusion. That is why […]
Selfadvocatenet.com recipe of month December 2020 Christmas Edition This icing dries hard and shiny and the colors stay bright. Choose as many different food coloring’s as you desire. prep:15 mins total:15 mins Servings:12 Yield:1 dozen cookies’ worth Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons milk 2 teaspoons light corn syrup ¼ teaspoon almond […]
Vernon Monday, February 1, 2021 9:30 AM The Province is working in partnership to deliver new affordable rental homes for people with low to moderate incomes in Vernon and Oliver. “People in the southern Interior need more affordable rental housing,” said David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing. “These two projects reflect the […]
