The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. April Edition of KSA Newsletter 2020 contains in This month’s theme is Covig 19 Virus With all that is going on in the world with COVID-19, we want to remind our readers that, now more than ever, it is […]
Written By: Richard McNaughten Since 2006 I have been volunteering and helping out at the Port Moody Fire Hall and the Delta Fire Hall. I feel really good about doing this work and helping when they need it. I have two stories that are examples of what happens. The first is about a Port Moody […]
Self Advocatenet.com Recipe for Month of April Prep 15 m Cook 15 m Ready In 30 m Recipe By:Bob McDonald “Wonderful rustic Italian style pasta dish! Meal can be dressed up or down with accompaniments to this tasty pasta.” Ingredients 1/4 pound fresh asparagus 2 red bell pepper, sliced 1/4 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced 10 […]
Written by: Mark Downey When I started at Richmond Society for Community Living back in 2006, my mom and foster parents wanted me to take Handy Dart to my program or be driven by my dad because it was safer than public transportation. When I tried taking Handy Dart, I didn’t like waiting and I […]
Submitted By: Kaven and Amen Saran Kaven and Amen Saran are among a growing number of people who have joined the ranks of the self-employed. Together, they own and operate a small carpet cleaning business, called “The Blind Carpet Cleaner” situated in Surrey, BC. Kaven is blind and hard of hearing from a rare eye […]
Written By: Ashley-Nicole Cox Tax season is either an exciting time for some, or a complete nightmare for others. I found it annoying until I decided to try and take it into my own hands and attempt to do taxes on my own. For the longest time I have always dreaded doing my taxes, and […]
Victoria Thursday, March 12, 2020 11:30 AM Giving people opportunities to be active and engage in sport is the foundation of Pathways to Sport, B.C.’s new strategic framework. The first public-facing document of its kind in B.C. in over a decade, Pathways to Sport sets out a clear vision for a prosperous and sustainable sport […]
What is the purpose of a Self-Advocacy Group? The purpose of The Nelson Self-Advocacy Group is to encourage people with disabilities to take more control over their own lives, make their own decisions, solve their own problems, and speak for themselves. We build awareness and education of the strengths, rights, wants, and needs of people […]
March 5, 2020 Dear BC Self Advocacy Community and Supporters, The new year is off to a busy start. With spring just around the corner, here are some updates about what CLBC is working on: Minimum direct funded respite rate increase Home sharing funding increase New information being collected as part of employment services Inclusive […]
