May 5-11, 2019 This is good info for self advocates in case of emergency. Every year emergency preparedness week happens in May. It’s remind you to be prepared for emergency. From Public Safety Canada Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity to encourage Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and […]
One year after the announcement of $10,000 payments, the government has compensated 1,113 people. Rob Shaw Updated: May 6, 2019 B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix with Woodlands Project Lead Antje Helmuth outside the library. CHAD HIPOLITO / PNG VICTORIA — When the province began offering compensation last year for survivors of abuse at the […]
Parksville Music and Motion When: May 28th, 2019 1:00PM – 2:30PM Where: Inclusion Parksville office, 249 Hirst Avenue, Parksville Hosted by: Inclusion Parksville
Calling for Stories from Self Advocates! The CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories from self advocates for the 2019 Summer Edition of the Celebrate Diverse Abilities magazine. The theme for the next edition is: The Many Paths to INDEPENDENCE We are looking for 250 word stories about what independence looks and feels like to […]
By Pete Hoogenraad (Cloverdale, B.C.) Hi, my name is Pete Hoogenraad. I am 60 years old. I live in Cloverdale BC and I’ve lived in the Lower Mainland my whole life. I lived with my mom for 30 years as an adult, until she got sick. She passed away last March and I visit […]
Sefadvocatenet.com recipe for the Month of May Prep 45 m Cook 5 m Ready In 50 m Recipe By:Paula “These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the […]
Victoria Monday, April 29, 2019 1:45 PM Self Advocates with disabilities this good online safety news about passwords safety Grade 8 students at Central Middle school learned about online safety, password protection and in-demand cyber security jobs during a visit from Jinny Sims, Minister of Citizens’ Services, in advance of World Password Day. “Raising […]
Yep. Had all sorts of plans for today. Got up and didn’t want to do them. Wanted to watch T.V. Wanted to surf the web. Wanted to make a spaghetti sauce. Wanted to spend time with tea and a book. Wanted to spend the day in my housecoat. Planned to go to the gym. Planned […]
He was sitting, at a table in a busy food court, looking very, very, alone. He kept an eye on his mom who was in the line up to pick up some lunch for them. Across from him were a table where sat two elderly couples. They had noticed that he had Down Syndrome. They […]
Self Advocates when read this warning of language that might be offensive to you. careful. I am, when advocating for things like the right to pee, almost always told that prejudice, specifically ableism and disphobia, do not exist. I’m not sure if it’s because they think that non disabled people are too nice to be […]
