September 10th, 2015 In the Welcoming Communities series, we will publish stories about individuals we serve, their families, community councils, service providers and others who contribute to the vision of good lives in welcoming communities. Our goal is to publish at least two stories per month to recognize the commitment and dedication of so many. The series […]
September 4th, 2015 In the spring of 2015, CLBC held nine forums to gather information about successful practices for supporting aging individuals with developmental disabilities. The forums were organized with the help of community service providers and the Ministry for Social Development and Social Innovation, STADD Early Implementation Site for Older Adults (Burnaby), and brought together 800 […]
Written by Robyn Appleton I was involved with TYES in 2006 and they helped me get my job at Winners at Tillicum Mall. When I first went to Winners I wasn’t sure yet about how I would do in this job. I never worked in a big store like this before. I went to […]
Reflecting on: What Works: Self Advocates as Leaders in their Lives, Groups, and Communities from Aaron Johannes
Written by Taiha Salvador Camp Shawnigan has been the highlight of my summer, 14 years and counting! Every April when the postcard comes in the mail, I start counting down the days to August when it’s time to go. The day before camp, I always get a little too excited (i.e. I drive my mother […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocate is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. September Newsletter 2015 This month’s newsletter is about celebrating! September is the start of a new season, so there is lots going on in the community. It is also Disability Employment month, so look for some great employment […]
Rolling Around In My Head doing damns the darkness / A Blog By Dave Hingsburger Sunday, September 06, 2015 Yesterday we were in the lobby waiting for the elevator. One is off service, waiting for parts to arrive. Another was being used for someone moving in. The remaining one is alone in service of 27 […]
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Thursday, August 27, 2015 OMG put to good use I was following the natural flow of people as we all got off the elevator. Joe and I always get off last when the small space is crowded so there were several people ahead of me, all going towards the lobby and outside. The flowing line […]
Web Version | Update preferences | Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • August 2015 Newsletter • Awesome B.C. athletes deliver outstanding achievements with Special Olympics Team Canada • Celebrating the power of sport with the Sports Celebrities Festival • Strong performances by SOBC athletes at Western Canada Summer Games • Champions Start at Home with […]
