Author Archives: Cam Dore

Government continues to fund and support BC Bus North

This for those that are up in north  interested in this update since last one for people with disabilities in north.   Prince George Tuesday, January 28, 2020 8:30 AM People who live and work in the North will be able to continue to rely on inter-city bus services, with funding provided by the Province […]

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Kootenay project makes biking more inclusive, provides jobs

Nakusp Tuesday, January 28, 2020 1:30 PM People in the Kootenay region will gain work experience and build their resumes while helping the Kootenay Adaptive Sports Association (KASA) expand adaptive mountain biking in British Columbia. Adaptive mountain biking encompasses a range of events and riders who typically cannot ride a standard mountain bike and require […]

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My Artsy Life

by Hannah Toman Hi, my name is Hannah Toman and I am an artist! I love to draw and paint. My favorite styles of drawing are O.C. (original character) as well as anime, which is Japanese animation. Sometimes I paint on canvas and other times I just draw in my sketch book. Art is my […]

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New homes for people with disabilities open in Creston

Creston Sunday, January 26, 2020 1:15 PM People living with disabilities now have access to nine new affordable rental homes in Creston, thanks to a partnership between the Province, the Columbia Basin Trust and the Kootenay Region Association for Community Living (KRACL). The new homes are located at Spectrum Farms on Erickson Road, a 26-acre […]

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Better supports for people facing poverty

Vancouver Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:15 AM   People experiencing poverty now have better access to income and disability assistance through a series of changes designed to give them the help they need, when they need it.“We took a careful look at the existing policies for income and disability assistance and asked if they’re helping […]

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January is Accessibility Month at Small Business of British Columbia

Intent to promote this for people with disabilities acknowledging information from Small Business of BC on effort to be accessible work places awesome Small Business BC is excited to announce our inaugural Accessibility Month. Are you looking to start or grow your own business? Join us for Accessibility Month in January 2020 featuring over 20 […]

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Life at Surrey Connections

  Written by: Reid Parkes In what ways are you included and contribute to your community? We volunteer in our community and we do Adopt A Street, Clean Sweep and shoreline cleanup. We raise money for the Surrey Food Bank. Discover new parks and sports and recreation activities in Rec Centers. We look after our […]

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Langley Self Advocacy Group

Inclusion Langley Society has supported a Self-Advocate Committee since 2009. The committee meets monthly to provide information about self-advocacy and to talk about issues and events that are important to self-advocates. The committee has been involved in organization events and projects that have resulted in the development of guides for self-advocates on Supported Decision Making, […]

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Home Sharing CLBC wants to hear about your experience

Hello Self Advocacy Community!   We need your voice! CLBC is hosting sessions across the province to hear first hand how we can improve home sharing. We especially want to know how we can make the matching process better, as well as how we can better respond when things go wrong.   The best way […]

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Self-Advocate Leadership of the Year Award Now Open for Nominations

Self-Advocate Leadership of the Year Award For Exemplary Advocacy Action Presented by: BC People First Society BCPF has opened nominations for our first ever Self-Advocate Leadership of the Year Award that will be announced at our Employment Conference for Self-Advocates on March 25, 2020. About the Award BC People First is proud to present our […]

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