Author Archives: Bryce Schaufelburger

My Journey from Living in Sooke to Living in Victoria with the Supported Apartment Living (SAL) Program

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: February 15, 2019

By Jen Ferrier (Victoria, B.C.)   Hi, my name is Jennifer and I used to live in Sooke. I lived in Sooke with my dad, mom and sister. I grew up on a farm. I had a pig, a chicken, a cat, dogs and a hamster. My parents got a divorce in the 90s and […]

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By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: February 11, 2019

Hello and welcome to the first essay in my column. Over the next long (I hope) while I will be sharing my thoughts and opinions to what I hope are the many readers of Selfadvocate.net. Some of my stories may make you laugh, or cry or even get a bit mad, but I hope they […]

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WorkBC improvements help people get training, find good jobs

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: February 6, 2019

  Victoria Wednesday, February 6, 2019 11:20 AM Changes to WorkBC will offer better services for people who need support to re-enter the workforce, access training opportunities and find good jobs. “Many people trying to find work face barriers to opportunity. They need a hand overcoming those barriers to take the next step to meet […]

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Income Opportunities Online for People with Disabilities

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: February 5, 2019

By Lillian W. (B.C.)     It can be challenging to live as a person with a disability on PWD assistance when you are trying to meet all of your needs within your allotted paycheck each month. Fortunately, the BC government allows a yearly income allowance to all PWDs to supplement their monthly income.   […]

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Calling To Random Strangers

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: January 31, 2019

Coming out of the theatre with Ruby and Sadie after seeing the movie “The Upside,” we made our way down the ramp and into the long hallway to the lobby. We were playing in theatre furthest from the lobby which meant two things. Carpet and it was closest to the accessible loo.  Sadie was ahead […]

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Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: January 31, 2019

Selfadvocatenet.com recipe for Month of February (Valentine Day Edition)  Prep 15 m Cook 10 m Ready In 9 h 25 m Recipe By:Karin Christian “A soft, chewy, and flavorful sugar cookie. It is very important to chill the dough, as it is too sticky to roll unless well chilled.” Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 […]

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Shrimp Scampi

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: January 31, 2019

SelfAdvocatenet.com Recipe for Month of February (Special Edition Valentines Day Prep 15 m Cook 10 m Ready In 25 m Recipe By:RNCOGGINS “A simple but elegant shrimp dish. Combine it with garlic bread and a salad for a delicious dinner.” Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta 1/2 cup butter 4 cloves minced garlic […]

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The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter Febuary, 2019 Edition

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: January 31, 2019

The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. February Edition of KSA Newsletter 2019 contains in This month’s theme THERE IS A NEW GROUP IN TOWN! OVERVIEW/PURPOSE Starting Friday, February 15th 2019 a new peer mediated self advocacy group will be starting up at Prima Enterprises located at […]

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BC Special Olympics January Newsletter 2019

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: January 30, 2019

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • January 2019 Newsletter • Getting set for 2019 SOBC Winter Games • Get bold and cold with the Polar Plunge for SOBC • Raising awareness at the World Outlook Financial Conference • Opening hearts and minds with Spread the Word: Inclusion • Less […]

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Improved homes for seniors, people with disabilities in Burnaby

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: January 29, 2019

    Burnaby Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:45 AM Low-income seniors and people living with disabilities will benefit from a redevelopment project to provide 331 new and affordable homes in Burnaby. The Province, BC Housing and the City of Burnaby are partnering on the Hall Towers redevelopment project. The project includes one provincially owned site and […]

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