By Stacey Francis (North Vancouver, B.C.) I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy in the early years of my life. Cerebral Palsy is a complex disability that affects everyone differently in terms of severity. For me, it affects mainly my balance and my muscles. It was my Cerebral Palsy that pushed me to want to […]
By Mark Yuen (Surrey, B.C.) In April 2017; I was hired to be a part-time front desk associate of Semiahmoo House Society. Three years before in 2014, I was a participant of the Personal Development program. During the program, I was involved in the Thursday’s Music Makers. The Staff and I put this […]
By Krystian Shaw (Kamloops, B.C.) Hi my name is Krystian Shaw. As many of you already know, I own, as well as run The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter for the last 5 years. Now I am branching out doing podcasts which focus on disability awareness, success stories and inclusion for all, just like my […]
By Jen Ferrier (Victoria, B.C.) Hi, my name is Jennifer and I used to live in Sooke. I lived in Sooke with my dad, mom and sister. I grew up on a farm. I had a pig, a chicken, a cat, dogs and a hamster. My parents got a divorce in the 90s and […]
By Lillian W. (B.C.) It can be challenging to live as a person with a disability on PWD assistance when you are trying to meet all of your needs within your allotted paycheck each month. Fortunately, the BC government allows a yearly income allowance to all PWDs to supplement their monthly income. […]
Written by Cathy Grant So, continuing with the parts of my eBook Common Sense a Disabled Woman’s Perspective, here are points 4, 5, and 6. Enjoy, and as always, your feedback is welcome. #4: Be Honest This one might seem to be a no brainer but you would be surprised (or not if you have […]
By Darryl Harand (Kelowna, B.C.) My name is Darryl Harand. I am a self-advocate and co-chair of the CLBC South Okanagan Community Council. I am also a former CLBC Board member. This is a story to honour the late Laura. She worked as a CLBC manager who had great respect and patience for the […]
By Crystal Carson (Nanaimo, B.C.) Hi, my name is Crystal. I am a self-advocate in Nanaimo. I like to help people and give back to my community by volunteering for organizations like Foodshare, the library and Hospice. Recently I raised $1,800 for Hospice through a 6km walk. I have a job at with the Vancouver […]
Written by Artist Jeff Stackhouse, BFA. Hello and welcome to your very special annual holiday article extravaganza. I hope you are all almost ready for the 25th. I have been doing well and have been doing lots of paintings and art and have been going to many movies and concerts! I want to let you […]
So, continuing with the parts of my eBook Common Sense a Disabled Woman’s Perspective, here are the next two points. Enjoy, and as always your feedback is welcome. #2 Don’t just Listen to Me Hear Me! This is related to the first piece of common sense but very different. The key difference between the […]
