date night 2 She walked away swearing, calling us names, and we continued chatting. Growing up gay, living with or around disability makes coping with anger at our public presence a necessity. Our conversation was coming to an end, all caught up again, and we were about to part and then something happened. But first, […]
Victoria Monday, August 27, 2018 1:30 PM More than 16,000 employees in the multi-union Community Social Services Bargaining Association have had ratified agreements reached with the Community Social Services Employers’ Association of BC. These agreements were negotiated under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable […]
Selfadvocatenet.com recipe of month for September Nutrition profile Dairy-Free Egg Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Diabetic Appropriate Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy Prep 30 m Ready In 45 m Recipe By:Diabetic Living Magazine “This veggie platter is a perfect side dish for any gathering. Vegetables like asparagus, mushrooms, Japanese eggplant and fennel are marinated and then grilled […]
Date night. Joe and I planned that he would pick me up after work, we’d check into a hotel downtown, then we’d go to dinner and a play. The play we wanted to see was only playing, its whole run, for two night. It started at 8 in the evening. We go to matinees. Only. […]
We had all arranged ourselves for our flight to Halifax and were settling in. It was a small plane with a two and two configuration and as there were 5 of us Joe ended up sitting on the aisle with someone else and the girls had their choice of seats in the row behind. Sadie […]
I’m about to come out, and I’m afraid that some of you will be utterly disappointed in me. But I feel I need to be honest about something. I want to be a good member of the disability community. I want to use my voice and whatever power I have to make change. I feel […]
(photo credit: Theo Wargo/Getty for Tribeca Film Festival) Photo described in text. I was reading an article about the death of Aretha Franklin, a woman whose music I have enjoyed over the years. Like many of her fans, I was deeply saddened by her death. The photo which headlined the article was beautiful. It was […]
I was going quickly. When on my own, in my new chair, I can go much quicker than a walking pace. Because of the construction of the chair, I do this without breaking a sweat. I enjoy the speed of the chair and the power of my arms. It’s so freeing. I was pushing towards […]
For those in North that interested in this news relates to people with disabilities transportation in north replacing gray hound service in north. Prince George Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:30 AM The Government of British Columbia’s new BC Bus North service is showing positive ridership response, with approximately 900 trips booked since its launch. The […]
News release Strategy will reduce poverty by 50 percent by 2030 August 21, 2018 Vancouver, British Columbia Employment and Social Development Canada In a country as prosperous as Canada, all Canadians should have a real and fair chance to succeed. The Government of Canada is focused on growth that benefits all Canadians and on investments […]
