Hi all self advocates if you like information if planning your resolution 2020 here some information provided by lifehack.org site The New Year is slowly nearing, and with the holiday season already upon us many people are indulging in retrospection and reevaluating some of their life choices. New Year’s resolutions are the perfect opportunity […]
We’ve all made it. Now can we all do it? 2020: The Year of Hindsight. I’ve been thinking about that over these last few days. How wonderful it would be to be able to look back over time and see the decisions I’ve made, the hurt I have caused and the joys that I experienced. […]
To those that this information affects to information for self advocates. Vancouver Thursday, January 2, 2020 11:15 AM The first anniversary of a $105-million investment over three years in Fair PharmaCare deductibles and co-payments shows that the changes are making a real difference in people’s lives. “In the first three months since government made […]
By Darryl Harand (Kelowna, B.C.) My name is Darryl Harand. I am a self-advocate and co-chair of the CLBC South Okanagan Community Council. I am also a former CLBC Board member. This is a story to honour the late Laura. She worked as a CLBC manager who had great respect and patience for the […]
Selfadvocatenet.com recipe for the Month of January Special Edition for New Years,2019 Prep 15 m Ready In 15 m Recipe By:Devon O’Brien “Who says margaritas are just for summer? This pomegranate twist on a cocktail favorite is good all year long—elegant enough for the holidays and fun enough for an outdoor barbecue.” Ingredients 1 tablespoon […]
Selfadvocatenet.com recipe for month of January special edition New Years, 2019 Cook45 m Ready In 45 m Recipe By:EatingWell Test Kitchen “Crumbled tofu replaces the ricotta in our Italian-style vegetarian meal.” Ingredients 12 whole-wheat lasagna noodles 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 14-ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained, rinsed and crumbled […]
By Crystal Carson (Nanaimo, B.C.) Hi, my name is Crystal. I am a self-advocate in Nanaimo. I like to help people and give back to my community by volunteering for organizations like Foodshare, the library and Hospice. Recently I raised $1,800 for Hospice through a 6km walk. I have a job at with the Vancouver […]
For many years now, Joe and I have made our way to the Roy Thompson Hall to see The Toronto Symphony Orchestra and The Mendelssohn Choir perform “The Messiah.” When we lived in Toronto we took the bus there, now we drive. After learning last year how and where to park, we did just that. […]
We went to see a broadcast of National Theatre Live’s production of The Madness of King George III yesterday at our local cinema. I love how small and accessible the world can see sometimes. This is a play that I’d not heard of but one whose title intrigued me. Well, in fact, I kind of […]
“Sir!” “Sir” “Sir” I look to see who’s calling out. He’s headed towards me. I am pushing uphill towards the mall. He’s walking quickly but with great effort. Hus legs work differently than others. He is a member of the disability club. We have eye contact. “Can I give you a push?” “No, thank you.” […]
