December 12, 2018 by DABC Effective December 1, 2018, the province of BC has introduced several positive changes to Crisis Supplements for people in receipt of Income Assistance, the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefit, and the Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers to Employment (PPMB) benefit. The changes are as follows: The maximum monthly supplement available […]
By Manjeet Ghangass (Semiahmoo, B.C.) Today I did a presentation for the Semiahmoo House Society’s Core Training. This Training teaches new staff things like, our mission and philosophy; all the different programs and services; and educating people on why Semiahmoo House exists. I explained that the Self Advocates of Semiahmoo is run by people with […]
Web Version | Update preferences | Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • December 2018 Newsletter • SOBC year-end newsletter available now • Give a gift that gives back this holiday season • Gearing up for SOBC Winter Games in 2019 • Frosty fun with 2019 Polar Plunge for SOBC events • Celebrating #50moments of Special […]
By Janelle Armstrong (Semiahmoo, B.C.) On Saturday, October 6th, the Self Advocates of Semiahmoo hosted a Surrey Eagles Community Night. I helped to hand out information and enjoyed watching the game. At halftime, I got to go on the ice and shoot the puck into the net. It was hard walking on the ice, […]
Drive Safely in the Snow Driving in the winter means changes in the way you drive. Snow, sleet and ice can lead to hazardous road conditions. Prepare your vehicle for the upcoming winter season with these helpful tips. Avoid Strain while Shoveling Shoveling snow is a major winter activity in many parts of the United […]
Victoria Wednesday, December 12, 2018 12:30 PM The Rental Housing Task Force has submitted its final report and recommendations to make B.C.’s rental housing system fairer by dealing with renovictions, making renting more secure, and improving enforcement of regulations and laws. “We are pleased to be able to present our recommendations for consideration by government,” […]
By Shannon Lebrun (Abbosford, B.C.) Hi, my name is Shannon, I would love to talk about my trip to Mexico and how it made me as a person with special needs so thankful. On September 22, I woke up at 3 am where my caregiver and her husband and I went to the Vancouver […]
December 10, 2018 The ordeal of one boy and his family shows that British Columbia’s system of services to support children with complex needs must be overhauled, says an investigative report released today by the Representative for Children and Youth. The report details the events that led to the removal of “Charlie” from his […]
By Barbara Anderson (Nanaimo, B.C.) Hi, I’m Barbara and I’m living with a disability (diversability). I have been living on my own for 10 years and I really enjoy it. Since I moved out on my own I got to meet a lot of people. When I was a baby of six months, my […]
This good reminder to people with disabilities to Victoria Friday, December 7, 2018 7:00 AM As British Columbians prepare for the holidays, individuals and families should also take time to prepare for winter storm season. The first snows of the season have already fallen, and over the coming months, winter conditions will be the […]
