Author Archives: Bryce Schaufelburger

Adjustments During COVID 19 Virus

Written by: Krystian Shaw My newsletter business has had to make some flexible changes since we have been struck with the COVID-19 crisis. Yet I am luckier than most. My business is mostly home based, but I still had meetings to brainstorm ideas for future articles. Now I Skype my meetings through Zoom. I used […]

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Education assistants find new ways to help students

Victoria Monday, April 20, 2020 11:00 AM B.C. students, families and educators are adjusting to a different school life environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most students are learning at home. But some children with diverse abilities and students whose parents are essential service workers have greater needs. For B.C.’s education assistants (EAs), the COVID-19 measures […]

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STAYING POSITIVE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

Written by: Lillian W It goes without saying that the world has taken a very unexpected twist. We have all been affected and are living day-to-day in a time of uncertainty. As a person with a disability, I began to feel the anxiety and stress rise within me. I wondered if am much more vulnerable […]

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Self Advocate Story

Written By Kristian Shaw My newsletter business has had to make some flexible changes since we have been struck with the COVID-19 crisis. Yet I am luckier than most. My business is mostly homebased, but I still had meetings to brainstorm ideas for future articles. Now I skype my meetings through Zoom. I used to […]

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PEEPS® Easter Garden Cake

Selfadvocatenet.com Recipe of the Month of April Easter Edition Prep 20 min Total 1 hr 20 min Servings 12 Ingredients 1box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil’s food cake mix Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting 1cup chocolate cookie crumbs 1can (6.4 oz) Betty […]

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Easter Bunny Cake

Selfadvocatenet.com Recipe of the Month of April Easter Edition Prep 30 min Total 2 hr 10 min Servings 12 Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Tray or cardboard covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 1 container […]

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Mushroom & Wild Rice Frittata

Selfadvocatenet.com recipe of Month Easter Edition Packed with a flavorful medley of chewy wild rice and three kinds of mushrooms, this satisfying frittata is perfect for Sunday brunch. Don’t worry if you can only find one kind of mushroom–the richly aromatic top of baked Parmesan and crisp prosciutto will make up for it. By Maria […]

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Dear BC Self Advocacy Community and Supporters,

Attention Self Advocates  Jessica Humphreys from CLBC  has sent out information in case you did not receive them. Here is information about Covig updates Plain Language Questions and Answers from April 2nd Teleconference with CLBC and the Minister- https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/April-2-Individual-Family-Teleconference-Plain-Language-Summary.pdf   Most recent CLBC Covid-19 Update for Individuals and Families (posted weekly on the CLBC website) […]

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It’s A Whole New World

  Written By: Jeevan Basra Self-isolation, social distancing, Covid 19. These are new terms for me. My world has changed a great deal since March. I have faced new challenges and learned new skills that I will be able to use after quarantining is over. I am no longer attending school and the thrift store […]

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BC People First Newsletter April 6th,2020 update

  April 6, 2020 In this newsletter: President’s Message April Photo Contest Award Winners Announced BCPF Recommends! President’s Message Hello BC People First Members, Volunteers, Community Partners, and Supporters! As we go through this challenging time together, we want to thank everyone for all you are doing to keep yourselves and our community safe and healthy […]

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