Shorter column this month because I want everyone else to do some writing this time. Every once and a while an issue arises that is pivotal. Where the course of events can change for individuals, groups even nations. One such event was last year’s federal election, where who we were going to be as a […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. September 2016 Edition KSA Newsletter contains This month’s theme Welcome to September everyone! It has been a busy summer and promises to be an even busier fall! The KSA will be celebrating its 3rd anniversary, community living […]
I’m writing this article because I’ve found the transition to the Compass Card really confusing. Here’s my interview with MVT Consumer Canadian Bus Advocate Linda McGowan. Hopefully this will also help you, too. How do you get a card? A Compass Card can be purchased at any Skytrain station; at a select number […]
Volunteerism By Rasika Aklujkar Good work comes from volunteerism not just employment. The word employment is a term that defines paid work and also defines the rules and standards we have to follow. EI is short for Employment income these are wages/salary we get for working. We are talking about volunteerism so being a good […]
My name is Luanne Bradshaw. I am a very strong and determined go- getter who does not back away from issues. I have been involved in community clean-up for at least 25 years and I have had articles written about my work and I have received an award of recognition from the City of Burnaby. […]
For the past few years I haven’t had money to go anywhere, so I try to make the best of it and maybe go on day trips or hang out with my friends. I had a week off in July so far, and did not go away. I made sure I planned something for every […]
I remember it clearly, it was during the 90’s and the experts insisted that it would be better for me to feed myself than have someone feed me. So thousands of dollars were spent on consultants and equipment to theoretically allow me to eat a meal with my own hands. It was a total disaster: […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. August 2016 Edition KSA Newsletter 2016 contains This month’s theme This month, the KSA is looking forward to presenting about the newsletter at the downtown library in the community on August 6th. Everyone is welcome to come, to join […]
The RDSP: Do you have yours? Even though I can’t make full use out of the Registered Disabilities Saving Plan (RDSP) myself, and thanks to the increase in asset limits within Person with Disability (PWD) benefit has somewhat decreased the need to open the RDSP, I still believe that the Registered Disability Savings Plans is […]
By: Lee Kissinger Hi! My name is Lee Kissinger. I live in Victoria BC and work at Thrifty Foods. I’m in Special O and have tried different sports like Bocce Ball, Curling, and Golf. But dancing is my thing! Dances are fun and they give you lots of good energy. Sometimes you can win […]
