Author Archives: Cam Dore

Let Go, Let Her Have Her Life

By Cam Dore | Published: August 16, 2023

By Michelle Goos (Victoria, B.C.) As a parent with a disability that has a daughter that has a disability, you see your child grow and you grow fonder of them. As a parent, you can look through their eyes at a whole new world. You see things differently; you see new things and all things […]

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My Baby is Not a Baby Anymore

By Cam Dore | Published: August 16, 2023

By Michelle Goos My baby is not a baby anymore and is almost grown up. She just graduated from college this past week. She will be busy since she works three days a week at a private school in the kitchen helping with cleanup and etc. She is also in Special Olympics this summer and […]

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Self Advocates for a Brighter Future

By Cam Dore | Published: August 16, 2023

Self Advocates for a Brighter Future (commonly known as “SABF”) was started June 6, 2007, by self advocates and support persons of BeConnected Support Services and Kardel Consulting. SABF is an open group, which means anybody is able to join. In early 2015 SABF opened up a new chapter in Duncan serving self advocates in […]

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Community Living BC releases new plan to improve accessibility

By Cam Dore | Published: August 14, 2023

Post on August 10th,2023 Community Living BC is releasing its 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan. It sets out important goals with 30 steps that will be completed over three years. CLBC is also launching a public feedback mechanism to help it continue to improve. “Accessibility is more than a plan,” says CLBC CEO Ross Chilton, “It is […]

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Government of Canada invests in youth-driven accessibility projects

By Cam Dore | Published: August 13, 2023

    News release August 11, 2023                 Scarborough, Ontario             Employment and Social Development Canada In Canada and abroad, young people are a driving force for change and they have a keen desire to participate and engage in their communities. With the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) program, the Government of Canada helps young Canadians support that […]

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My July Schedule

By Cam Dore | Published: August 13, 2023

  By: Ron Kalsi My name is Ron. I attend Surrey Connections Monday to Friday. I get there on Handy Dart. I really enjoy my schedule doing gym, bingo, and other fun activities like going to Grouse Mountain with my friends. I like going to new places in the community by bus, train, and sea […]

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Home Share Is A Place To Express Yourself

By Cam Dore | Published: August 9, 2023

Paul is not afraid to show his colours – literally. Today he is wearing a tie-dyed shirt as well as a hat and shoes that he’s painted. Even his hair has been dyed a rainbow of colours, which he chose specifically to celebrate and support Pride Month. “I like being creative,” he says. “And I […]

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WOW Awards 2023

By Cam Dore | Published: August 5, 2023

Inclusion means feeling like you belong and that you have opportunities to contribute meaningfully to your community. Employment is one of the main ways many people connect to their community. Having a job creates confidence, independence and a sense of belonging. Yet only 21 percent of the people Community Living BC (CLBC) serves are employed. […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Accessibility Projects Grants Application Process Opens for 2023

By Cam Dore | Published: August 5, 2023

August 4, 2023 by DABC -For Immediate Release-  Vancouver, BC – August 4, 2023  Today, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has announced its 2023 Accessibility Projects Grants are now open for applications. The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction has provided $500,000 to DABC to distribute as community grants to improve and promote accessibility and […]

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Grilled Vegetables In Foil

By Cam Dore | Published: August 2, 2023

Selfadvocatenet.ca Recipe for Month of August 2023 ( Healthy Camping Food Idea) Grilled vegetables in foil is a great recipe to have on hand when camping or cooking over an open fire, but it’s also nice on your backyard gas grill too. Here, we cook asparagus, mini peppers and zucchini together with a hint of […]

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