by Author Micheal Mcclellan As a person with a visual impairment, I still try to be as independent in my life as possible. However, I still need some support in my life but then again, don’t we all? Although I live alone, I do require some support at home with things like cleaning, cooking, and […]
By Author Sheenagh Morrison At the end of February the NDP critic for the Ministry of Social Development, Michelle Mungall, gave me a call to find out how I was feeling about the bus pass issue. We had a conversation and I told her my story. On the following Tuesday I went to question […]
This summer I am looking forward to celebrating Canada day at Riverside Park. My Favorite part is eating cake and watching fireworks. I also enjoy music in the park which begins in July. It is a nice place to relax outside with friends or family. I am hoping to go to Salmon Arm Waterslides with […]
By JP Maher The Tim Hortons in Mission, where I have been living since 1984, is a welcoming place for me to interact with other citizens from my community. I have been going on almost a weekly basis since the official opening. It is very comforting to know I have the right to sit […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. July 2016 Edition KSA Newsletter 2016 contains This month’s theme Thanks to everyone that came out to FunFest! It was a successful event. This month’s newsletter is about Canada day, what it means to be Canadian, […]
By Jeff Stackhouse June 24th 2016 July 1st 2016 marks Canada’s 149th Birthday. This year the top locations to celebrate are Mission, Abbotsford, and Vancouver. Mission’s Canada Day celebrations kick off at 8:30 am and last until the fireworks at 10:30 pm. Entertainment on the gazebo stage runs all day and includes performances by […]
by Jeff Stackhouse June 23rd 2016 June 19th 2016 marked the Silver Anniversary of one of Mission BC’s most beloved and celebrated events, “Old Car Sunday”. It took place on Father’s Day and was attended by thousands of families throughout BC. To mark the special occasion organizers registered 649 classic cars, all on display in […]
Rights make your voice heard loud and clear! It is not considered offensive to speak up for yourself especially when someone hurts you badly. Making your voice loud and clear does not mean you shout out profanity, it means you do your share of stopping the danger zone you have been put into. Your voice […]
A few weeks ago I was asked by the Cerebral Palsy Association to come and give a short talk about goal setting, specifically in how setting goals related to finding work. Initially I was taken aback; I’m good at many things but I’m hardly a poster child for finding a regular job. Still wanting to […]
I have friends from all walks of life, if we were all the same life would get boring for me. I “Don’t judge people” “They are who They are” I think. There are different types of friendships. One set of friendships, are your lifelong friends from school. Like for 30 or 40 years or so. […]
