Category Archives: Our Stories

Our Stories

My Journey from Living in Sooke to Living in Victoria with the Supported Apartment Living (SAL) Program

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: February 15, 2019

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 […]

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Income Opportunities Online for People with Disabilities

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: February 5, 2019

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.   […]

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Common Sense Part III

By Bryce Schaufelburger | Published: January 9, 2019

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 […]

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Laura’s Legacy

By Cam Dore | Published: December 31, 2018

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 […]

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From Can’t to Can

By Cam Dore | Published: December 30, 2018

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 […]

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Wishes: The 2018 Edition!

By Cam Dore | Published: December 22, 2018

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 […]

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Common Sense Part II

By Cam Dore | Published: December 19, 2018

  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 […]

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An Active Life

By Cam Dore | Published: December 18, 2018

By Dwight Arthur Grose My name is Dwight Arthur Grose, I am 59 years old and live with a wonderful Home Share Family in Abbotsford, BC. I have been a member of the Abbotsford Self Advocates Group for over 20 years and enjoy attending the Annual Leadership Retreat where I learn about my rights and […]

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Training Day

By Cam Dore | Published: December 12, 2018

By Manjeet Ghangass (Semiahmoo, B.C.) Today I did a presentation for the Semiahmoo House Society’s Core Training. This Training teaches new staff things like, our mission and philosophy; all the different programs and services; and educating people on why Semiahmoo House exists. I explained that the Self Advocates of Semiahmoo is run by people with […]

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My Love of Hockey and the Self Advocates of Semiahmoo

By Cam Dore | Published: December 12, 2018

By Janelle Armstrong (Semiahmoo, B.C.)   On Saturday, October 6th, the Self Advocates of Semiahmoo hosted a Surrey Eagles Community Night. I helped to hand out information and enjoyed watching the game. At halftime, I got to go on the ice and shoot the puck into the net. It was hard walking on the ice, […]

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