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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Written by Artist Jeff Stackhouse “Hear and See” is Abbotsford’s first Community Art Showcase at The Reach Gallery and Museum. It was created to focus the spotlight on Mental Health and ways to cope with mental illness. 20% of Canadians have a mental illness but because of social stigma many suffer alone. Some also live […]
Written by Cathy Grant April Column 2018 Well a long-delayed decision has been made recently. My roommate has decided to get rid of my old wheelchair van in June. A few years ago, with the help of many people I purchased a newer wheelchair van, but my roommate bought my old one for his personal […]
Hi. My Name is Krystian Shaw and I have diverse abilities and in some ways, I am differently abled. I embrace inclusion and diverse abilities. Not too long ago, you wouldn’t think of those who are differently abled could mingle or be included with the general public. Thanks to the hard work of CLBC and […]
