She struggled to push an immovable chair out of my way. Let me say that again. She struggled to push a chair, that couldn’t be pushed, out of my way. That’s one thing. The other was, it wasn’t in my way. The only thing in my way was her as she leaned down to try […]
We entered Target, and immediately Joe said, “I’ve got to go pee.” We’re old men and this is a constant theme throughout our day. I didn’t have to go so I wandered around the entrance to the store. Two fellows came in, maybe in their 50’s, saw me there, smiled, and said, “Waiting on the […]
News release June 21, 2019 Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada Every Canadian deserves the opportunity to participate fully in their community and workplace, and to have an equal chance at success. The Government of Canada developed the Accessible Canada Act to remove the barriers to inclusion persons with disabilities continue to face in […]
Selfadvocatenet.com Mesenge to our Sponsors and to our Supporters and to our self advocates on Canada Day This page is intended for to highlight about what is Canada Day meaning of celebrating the day. self advocates to celebrate the day how Canada is excepting to all disabilities and all cultures. Premier’s statement […]
Courtenay Wednesday, June 19, 2019 8:45 AM Renovations planned for a social housing complex in the community will offer safer, more comfortable housing for more than 100 people, as well as job opportunities for people who face employment barriers due to poverty or disability. “People living in social housing deserve safe, secure and energy efficient […]
Victoria Monday, June 17, 2019 11:15 AM It might included people with disabilities to in this Policy changes implemented to help break the cycle of poverty and build a better B.C. for vulnerable citizens will take effect July 1, 2019.Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction clients will benefit from policy changes designed to further […]
June 14, 2019 Dear Members and Allies of the B.C. Self Advocacy Community, We are pleased to share these important CLBC updates: Board appoints Ross Chilton as CEO CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories about “the many paths to independence” Minister releases report on Re-Imagining Community Inclusion CLBC updates its Strategic Plan Auditor General […]
News release June 13, 2019 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada From June 11 to 13, 2019, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, represented Canada at the 12th session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In […]
The words formed in my head as I was pushing down a long hallway covered with thick plush carpet. Joe popped out of our hotel room and called out STOP IT’S NOT ACCESSIBLE. My heart sank, I yanked my chair around and headed back to the elevator and to the fight. At the desk I […]
A bi-monthly update with news, stories and tips Mapping a new path to inclusion and belonging “Coming together like this, to share resources and ideas, broadens horizons and connects people outside of paid services,” says Nicole Baker (pictured second from left), co-chair of the CLBC South Island Community Council, about the value of bringing families and self […]
