Kamloops Friday, March 29, 2019 11:15 AM People experiencing homelessness in the area will soon have permanent modular homes with around-the-clock staffing and wraparound supports in Spero House, or “house of hope.” “Without the foundation of a place to call home, it’s next to impossible for people to build a stable life with opportunities for […]
Colwood Friday, March 22, 2019 11:15 AM Affordable homes are within reach for families, seniors and people with disabilities as a redevelopment brings 82 new rental homes to the community. “These new homes represent new opportunities, security and peace of mind for families, seniors and people living with disabilities,” said Mitzi Dean, MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin. […]
Web Version | Update preferences | Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • March 2019 Newsletter • 2019 Special Olympics BC Winter Games athletes inspired Greater Vernon • New Car Dealers fueling support for SOBC at the Vancouver International Auto Show • Team Canada shone at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games • Rising tide […]
Vancouver Wednesday, March 20, 2019 11:15 AM This if relates to you self advocates Twenty-four not-for-profit dental clinics around the province will have their annual operating support from the British Columbia government doubled, helping them provide a mix of free and low-cost dental care to people living in poverty. The $3.6 million in funding over […]
By Lillian W. (B.C.) Travelling can be a rewarding experience whether exploring new places in our province, our country; or experiencing other cultures and countries. Although I had a great desire to travel, I also had a great deal of anxiety about how I would manage. On some of my travels I […]
By Stacey Francis (North Vancouver, B.C.) I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy in the early years of my life. Cerebral Palsy is a complex disability that affects everyone differently in terms of severity. For me, it affects mainly my balance and my muscles. It was my Cerebral Palsy that pushed me to want to […]
By Mark Yuen (Surrey, B.C.) In April 2017; I was hired to be a part-time front desk associate of Semiahmoo House Society. Three years before in 2014, I was a participant of the Personal Development program. During the program, I was involved in the Thursday’s Music Makers. The Staff and I put this […]
Selfadvocatenet.com Coverage of Govt of Canada Federal Budget 2019 I be getting some updates. This page will have details in it. The intention is to help narrow down what is in this budget for self advocates This first part that is good for self advocates . 1 is Making Canada Accessible and Supporting People With […]
Surrey Monday, March 18, 2019 10:45 AM British Columbia’s first poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC, outlines programs and initiatives that will help reduce overall poverty in the province by 25%, and cut child poverty in half, over the next five years. “Together, we can build a fairer province by bringing down barriers and giving […]
