Author Archives: Bryce Schaufelburger

Accessible Chef recipes for People with Disabilities

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: May 27, 2020

Accessible Chef is a collection of resources to teach basic cooking skills to individuals with disabilities This on website Accessible Chef website click here  [advanced_iframe id=”iframe1″ name=”iframe1″ width=”100%” height=”1200″]https://accessiblechef.com/recipes/[/advanced_iframe]

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Special Olympics BC COVID-19 update May 22

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: May 24, 2020

Since the Government of B.C.’s announcement of their plan to restart B.C. safely, we have been learning more about what the process will be for returning to sport. There have been some changes to the process since our memo in early May, so we wanted to provide an update on what this currently looks like […]

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A Pandemic Proposal

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: May 21, 2020

Written By: Ryan Coleman When I was first diagnosed with Schizophrenia, I never thought I would get married someday. It seemed so far out of reach. I went 14 years being single. Then one day I met Jennifer online. I knew right away she was different. She was so patient and kind. I can be […]

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Stupid Masks

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: May 21, 2020

Written by Madeleine Wieczorek My name is Madeleine. I’ve lived independently at Chorus since it opened, however long that is. Before the pandemic, I worked at a seniors home in recreation. I love working with seniors because they can say whatever they want and not get in trouble. Also, they’re funny, and they love me. […]

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CLBC welcomes next Vice President, Regional Operations

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: May 20, 2020

Posted on May 15th,2020 Community Living BC (CLBC) welcomes John Stinson who will begin his duties as Vice President, Regional Operations on June 15, 2020. “It is a thrill to introduce John as the newest member of our Executive team,” said CLBC CEO Ross Chilton. “He comes to us from the Alberta government where he […]

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Update: Transit Fares

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020 by DABC Please note that BC Transit and TransLink fares will be reinstated on June 1, 2020. This means that if you receive the BC Bus Pass, you will no longer receive the $52 Transportation Supplement on your cheque (as of the May 27th cheque issue). No action is required on your […]

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Over 70 new affordable homes opening in Saanich

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: May 13, 2020

Saanich Wednesday, May 13, 2020 8:00 AM Low- to moderate-income families, individuals, seniors and adults with disabilities in Saanich will soon have access to over 70 new affordable homes thanks to a partnership between the Province, the Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC). “Affordable housing is needed in our community […]

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BC People First May 12th,2020 Newsletter

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: May 13, 2020

  May 12, 2020 In this newsletter: FY19/20 BC People First Annual Report BCPF Raffle – You Could Win a Brand New $600 Bicycle! Self Advocate Leadership Network (SALN) News We’re In This Together Tuesdays: Virtual BC Self-Advocate Meetings BC People First Annual Report Checkout our annual report for this past fiscal year, April 1, 2019 – […]

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CLBC is Calling for Stories from Self-Advocates!

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: May 8, 2020

The CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories from self-advocates for the 2020 Summer Edition of Celebrate Diverse Abilities. The theme for next publication is: Stories of hope and connection We are looking for 250-word stories about the creative ways people with diverse abilities have stayed hopeful and connected during the challenging times of COVID-19. […]

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Special Olympics BC COVID-19 update May 7,2020

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: May 8, 2020

Special Olympics BC welcomes the Government of B.C.’s May 6 announcement about their plan to restart B.C. safely. We’d like to share what the next steps look like for SOBC. We are currently developing plans to safely reactivate each of our sports and all of our programs and activities. Provincial officials will need to approve […]

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