I met a married couple, both had an intellectual disability, and I asked them the same question I like to ask when I get to know two people in love with each other. I am curious about how the connection was made, how did they find each other, what were the circumstances that brought them […]
My new wheelchair has been ordered. It’s all done now but the waiting and the final fitting. The chair is going to take a little longer because I’ve chosen to personalize it by having it painted. But soon I’ll be riding around on a new chair. We are both excited because this one is faster […]
Calling for Stories from Self-Advocates! The CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories from self-advocates for the upcoming summer edition of the Celebrate Diverse Abilities magazine. The theme for next publication is Pride in My Identity. We are looking for 250 word stories about how you self-identify and what makes you proud to be you. […]
Vancouver Saturday, May 5, 2018 12:15 PM British Columbians will now find it easier to “Get Good and Ready” in the event of an emergency, with the new Partners in Preparedness Program. “The new Partners in Preparedness Program brings emergency preparedness front and centre, making it easier for British Columbians to purchase the supplies they […]
Vancouver Thursday, May 3, 2018 1:45 PM Filing taxes will be easier for hundreds more people receiving provincial disability benefits with the expansion of Disability Alliance BC’s Tax AID program. Tax AID DABC provides free, individual help with tax returns year-round. A number of provincial and federal tax credits can be claimed retroactively. Building on work to […]
Selfadvocatenet.com in support of Mental Health Week. May 7, 2018 to May 13, 2018 We will be highlighting throughout week about mental health why is it important to look after your self factors that can cause mental issues as we age this could happen to people with disabilities others […]
Selfadvocatenet.com Recipe of Month for May .prep time1 min .total time 30 min .serves Jamie Oliver Print Recipe A great way to make sure you’re getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs is to eat the rainbow. Eating a mixture of different colored vegetables, like in this stir-fry, will help you do that. This […]
I took a 3 day PATH course in February this year; this will be a two – part story. The first part will be, me describing the course. The second part will be on the 3 free PATH’s that I will be doing for the people in need of a PATH. PATH is about […]
By Aine Rathwell “My heart is like a singing bird” wrote Christina Rossetti. This quote spoke to me, because music makes me feel free, like I can fly. I always wanted my own karaoke machine. I first got the singing machine on Christmas last year 2017. My brother got it for me […]
Submission by David Johnston, Director of BCPF and Ariel Pavic, Provincial Coordinator BCPF Title: BC People First in partnership with CLBC South Fraser Region Self Advocates “I Be Proud, You Be Proud” Conference 2018 The BC People First Society In partnership with CLBC South Fraser Region Self Advocates held the “I Be Proud, You […]
