By: Neera Mangat I am thankful I have avoided Covid-19 during this pandemic. I’ve wanted to avoid it for loved ones who are either elderly or are immune compromised. The pandemic has been difficult for me because my elderly mother had a stroke in May 2020 and spent her time in a Long Term Care […]
Full-Time Freedom By: Ryan Coleman I am a person who lives with Schizophrenia. It has been a difficult journey. I started having symptoms in my early twenties and maintaining employment and going to school have been a tremendous challenge for me. That all changed this year though. After fourteen years of not working full-time, I […]
Employment and the Pandemic By: Paige Ellis My name is Paige and I’m an adult with a disability. I attend a day program and volunteer at several places in my community. I love doing these things, but what I really love is the independence that employment affords me. Working and earning my own money increases […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. December Edition of KSA Newsletter 2022 contains in In this month’s newsletter we are celebrating the holiday season. People celebrate in many different ways at this time of year. We have lots of great articles and ideas to […]
Written by: Nick Mezzabarba I wanted: To be more independent To meet new people To learn new strategies to deal with challenges I talked with my parents about moving out and they were on board with the idea. My parents helped me search for a suitable place. The advocates at SAL helped me […]
Written by: Robyn Appleton My name is Robyn and I have had lots of family and friends help me through the Covid pandemic. I have been really busy with my mom and dad, and my program in Sooke. I have been doing a digital literacy course with my employment counsellor. I’m living healthier than ever […]
Written by: Jeevan Basra My name is Jeevan Basra. I am a proud member of the Self Advocates of Semiahmoo. About two years ago, I signed up to join Speaktacular, a Toastmasters program, offered by UNITI. When I first started the program, I was shy and nervous to speak in front of people. In […]
Written By: Lyndon Brown Understanding is worth more than money can buy. When our feelings are within and we are non-verbal, we are often misunderstood and are immensely frustrated. As one without a voice, assumptions are often made about my thoughts and feelings. As society embraces technology, perhaps we will become better understood through […]
By: Christine Lentz Living in a province where poverty is already a major issue, the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty has only made it more difficult for those who are disabled who choose to experience love by restricting their income. Currently, a British Columbian who receives Persons With Disabilities assistance and has chosen to […]
By: Lauren Simpson Hi, my name is Lauren Simpson and I am part of the Community Development POD. I am stressed out because I can’t spend much money. My mom helps me save my money. I deposit it in the bank independently and I can take money in or out to buy something for […]
