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Our Stories

Pride in work – Why I am so proud to be me

   By Christina Peters My name is Christina Peters, I have been working for the BC government since 1994. I started with the Ministry of Social Services. I am proud to say I had a great job coach who helped me with my everyday work duties and who I am also proud to call a […]

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Part 3: Nick Toner Story Looking out at the Beautiful Scenery of Orillia

Written by Nick Toner My Story (Part 3) Nick lives in Nelson, BC with 3 roommates. Nick cares about his community and wants to share his story about growing up in an institution. He wants to educate folks so the government does not go backwards and repeat the same mistakes. He wants to keep those […]

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“The Little Miracle”

This is a story about Jen Roberge and the life journey and adventure that she is on. It all started when I was 6 months old, I started having seizures and my parents did not know what was going on with me. After seeing my doctor, I was flown to Vancouver Children’s Hospital. There they […]

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How my niece changed my life.

Hi, I am going to write a story about how my niece changed my life. I was abused as a child and I always ended up in the hospital.  Every year around mom’s anniversary of her passing I would feel sad and hurt missing her, but last year April 23, 2017, my niece was born. […]

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My disability and what is it like to be me

Sometimes being a person with diverseability is hard and you all have my support.Let me tell you about being someone with a high functioning invisible diverse ability, it is twice the work and double the mental concentration. Let me explain… I feel that sometimes when a diverseability is very visible and apparent or very noticeable, […]

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My first Editorial Board meeting

On March 28th, 2018, I went to my first CLBC Editorial Board meeting as a guest. It was amazing and I really liked it. I learned a lot from it, and I will continue to learn a lot more from future meetings. Seeing what the board does for CLBC is impressive.  Watching people use their […]

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How I am an Athlete and Volunteer with Special Olympics

My name is Michaela Robinson. I have been involved in Special Olympics for the past 18 years. The Special Olympic athletes oath is, Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. When I first joined Special Olympics I had not reached my growth spurt yet, so I was […]

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My 3 day PATH training

  I took a 3 day PATH course in February this year; this will be a two – part story.  The first part will be, me describing the course.  The second part will be on the 3 free PATH’s that I will be doing for the people in need of a PATH. PATH is about […]

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Bringing People Together Through Music

  By Aine Rathwell   “My heart is like a singing bird” wrote Christina Rossetti. This quote spoke to me, because music makes me feel free, like I can fly.   I always wanted my own karaoke machine. I first got the singing machine on Christmas last year 2017. My brother got it for me […]

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BCPF ARTICLE FOR SELF ADVOCATE NET

  Submission by David Johnston, Director of BCPF and Ariel Pavic, Provincial Coordinator BCPF Title: BC People First in partnership with CLBC South Fraser Region Self Advocates “I Be Proud, You Be Proud” Conference 2018 The BC People First Society In partnership with CLBC South Fraser Region Self Advocates held the “I Be Proud, You […]

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