I do not apologize for believing Jussie Smollett. There is a growing chorus of people who, delighted at the idea that his beating and abuse was faked, are taking control of the discussion of racism and homophobia. They feel they are in the driver’s seat now, as if they haven’t always been, and are making […]
Some think that researchers are people who sit behind computers and dream up studies of little consequence. We have come to be a society that has discarded facts and lionized opinion. But research can do something magical with their statistical wizardry if it asks important questions. Questions that have the potential for real life impact. […]
It was hard going. I was pushing uphill, on carpet, and was working very hard. I could feel my muscles burning, I could feel forward motion. “This is what it’s all for,” I thought, as I crept slowly towards the top of the long ramp. The hours in the gym, the hours with dumbbells at […]
It lay there on the floor. I was standing. I can stand. I can walk a bit. But I have to have something to steady me, a wall, a railing, and arm or shoulder. I had put my clothing in the laundry hamper and a receipt had fallen out of my pants pocket. It lay […]
Selfadvocatenet.com recipe for month of March, 2019. Prep 10 m Cook 15 m Ready In 25 m Recipe By:maddy cruise “This meal is very yummy, juicy, easy to cook, and convenient. My fiancee loves this recipe and wants it everyday. Try it!” Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 5 large tomatoes, chopped […]
Prince George Thursday, February 28, 2019 1:30 PM This is for those self advocates in this region BC Bus North will be making a schedule change to Route 200 between Valemount and Prince George, to better meet the needs of the communities. Since the launch of BC Bus North, the ministry has gathered feedback from […]
Victoria Thursday, February 28, 2019 12:30 PM Foster parents, adoptive caregivers, extended family members caring for children and Community Living BC (CLBC) home-share providers will each receive a boost in support payments – the first increase in 10 years – to make life more affordable and provide more support to some of B.C.’s most-vulnerable children and adults. […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. March 2019 Edition KSA Newsletter 2019 contains in This month’s theme A Growing Success Five years ago, the Kamloops Self-Advocate newsletter started with a goal of writing for and about people with diverse abilities. Over the years, we’ve been really […]
Selfadvocatenet.com report got out this budget highlighting areas that relate to our area in disability field What in this for self advocates and family members. is increase in disability benefits by 50 dollars a month up to 1,800 a year starting in April,2019. A person with disabilities will now receive $1,183 per month. Community Living […]
News release February 15, 2019 Edmonton, Alberta Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Mill Woods, announced Government of Canada support for organizations to improve accessibility and job opportunities for persons with disabilities in Edmonton, on behalf of the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, […]
