by Barb Goode Everyone should be treated with respect no matter how you express your feelings and talk about things that are important to you. Many times I have seen how people who don’t speak to communicate are treated in ways that aren’t ok. People who communicate differently, or who need extra time […]
by Michael McLellan “Working together as a united team to give others the tools they need to navigate through their lives in an informed and empowered way.” ESATTA is a cooperative made up of 6 members who support Self Advocates to find their voices through workshops and training. In 2010 Gladys Duran, […]
How to integrate all students in B.C.’s schools is at the heart of debate over future of education By Tracy Sherlock, Vancouver Sun September 1, 2014 Eleven-year-old Eric Drysdale with sister Sophia and mom Lori at their home in Vancouver. Eric has a learning disability, so his parents sold their home to send him to […]
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 9:38 AM VICTORIA – B.C. has declared September Disability Employment Month to celebrate people with disabilities in the workforce and the employers and communities throughout the province who pave the way to support them. Social Development and Social Innovation Minister Don McRae, along with recently appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility Linda […]
The Ministry of Social Development has simplified the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation process for youth with developmental disabilities who are eligible for disability assistance and Community Living BC (CLBC) supports. These young people who are transitioning over to disability assistance from the At Home Program and/or other supports, will be able to use an […]
Everybody has a right to privacy and there are laws to protect you. Privacy begins at home. People should not touch or take your things, they should knock before coming into your home or your room, and have to wait for your permission to do so. No one is allowed to come into your room […]
(Back row, from left) MP David Wilks, Kootenay-Columbia; Mayor Gerry Taft, District of Invermere; Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development; Mayor Wayne Stetski, City of Cranbrook; Scott Sommerville, CAO, City of Kimberley. (Front row) Mike Gauthier and Joanne Gauthier. posted Aug 24, 2014 at 8:00 AM Recently, the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister […]
At the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games, Team BC earned 288 medals and delivered so many personal bests and outstanding team performances that thrilled your coaches, fans, families, and team staff. Click here for full results “We raised expectations to a whole new level, and you guys met them. We left our mark on Vancouver 2014.” -Chef de […]
August 21, 2014 The B.C. Liberals’ failure to get children back into classrooms is disproportionately hurting families of children with special needs, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “The B.C. Liberals’ failure to get a deal with teachers means students with special needs are going to suffer because they’re not in school where they belong and can’t […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocate is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. The August 2014 edition of The Kamloops Self-Advocate is all about summer activities for people with diversabilties, ESATTA, and the disability tax credit, and features upcoming events, jokes, and much more! Click here to read the newsletter: KSA Newsletter August 2014 […]
