An accessible toilet has been made inaccessible. The door used to swing both ways, which is more important than you can imagine when you need access to the loo. I used this toilet all the time, I’d swing the door out, then back in beside the toilet, then swing the door closed. Easy peasy. Then, […]
Easter. For awhile there, especially after first admitted to the hospital, I wondered if I’d be here right now. I wondered, further, if I wanted to be here. I was tired. I was sick. I thought maybe I was done. Then. Every time Joe came into the room. I knew I wasn’t finished. Every time […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. May Edition of KSA Newsletter 2019 contains in This month’s theme Celebrating Mental Health Join us for Mental Health Week! The Kamloops Self-Advocate Newsletter team and Glenn Hike from the Big E are going to host “Cracking Up”, a comedy […]
Victoria Friday, April 26, 2019 2:30 PM Given the increasing popularity of electric bikes, a new policy has been developed for the safe, appropriate use of electric bikes on designated trails managed by Recreation Sites and Trails BC. Electric bikes are a class of transportation/recreational bicycle that use an electric motor to either assist with […]
Web Version | Update preferences | Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • April 2019 Newsletter • Staples Canada helping Special Olympics athletes pursue their dreams • Inspiring athletes take centre stage in 2019 SOBC Athlete Leadership Conference • New Car Dealers Auction makes a difference for Special Olympics BC • Team BC 2020 Training Squad […]
The HandyDART Advisory Committee (HDAC) was formed as part of a commitment to establish additional ways for HandyDART customers to provide input on the service. The HandyDART Advisory Committee allows TransLink to hear directly from customers and stakeholders and ensure that this service meets their needs, particularly as we deliver an ambitious workplan that includes […]
Housing announcement from bc govt today in Nelson B.C. Self advocates with disabilities may want to find out up in Nelson BC Nelson Thursday, April 25, 2019 12:15 PM Forty-three new affordable rental homes will provide a safe, caring environment where families can raise their children and seniors can age in their community. “Families and […]
News release April 25, 2019 Regina, Saskatchewan Employment and Social Development Canada Ensuring Canadians of all abilities have safer, easier access to our public spaces and workplaces. Today, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, announced financial support of more than $11 million over two years through the […]
Victoria Wednesday, April 24, 2019 3:00 PM Canada’s and British Columbia’s transportation ministers have made a joint commitment to continue BC Bus North, the transportation service that connects B.C.’s northern and rural communities. “Intercity bus services are important for the people of British Columbia and for Canadians across the country, particularly for those in Indigenous, […]
News release Ministers commit to advancing social services to remove barriers April 24, 2019 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Employment and Social Development Canada Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services* met to share information, discuss common priorities and work together to address key social policy issues. Ministers reviewed the significant achievements by all […]
