I envision a world where people with developmental disabilities and a mental illness have access to social clubs to connect and belong with each other. These clubs are inclusive. There is no stigma from the community towards people who have a developmental disabilities and a mental illness. There is new funding to start social clubs […]
Hello. My name is Earl Gregson. I am a self advocate from Victoria, BC. I feel people with diverse abilities have the right to say yes to wanting a job. They will feel important if they have a job, just like everyone else. I used to work in sheltered workshops. These closed down and I’ve […]
There is a lot of stigma around mental illness because we don’t understand it, we fear it. Knowledge increases understanding which in turn will lessen the stigma. Statistics shows 1 in 5 people will suffer from a mental health problem in their lifetime and yet most people never talk about it. People lose jobs, and […]
Hi my name is Krystian Shaw I have overcome lots of odds in my life. I have dreamed of working in the disability field for as long as I can remember. I just didn’t know what I was going to do yet. But I knew I saw a positive future for everyone like myself […]
Hi. My name is Cheyenne and I am 16 years old. I went to two different camps this summer. One was Easter Seals camp. This is a camp where you go if you have a disability. This camp supports your needs and helps you feel good about yourself. We went swimming in pool and in […]
Two years ago I decided I wanted to live on my own and be more independent, but I didn’t know how to do that and knew I needed help. I met with Jenny, who told me about the Supported Apartment Living program. She showed me an apartment that was available and I thought, “I […]
Written by Robyn Appleton I was involved with TYES in 2006 and they helped me get my job at Winners at Tillicum Mall. When I first went to Winners I wasn’t sure yet about how I would do in this job. I never worked in a big store like this before. I went to […]
Written by Taiha Salvador Camp Shawnigan has been the highlight of my summer, 14 years and counting! Every April when the postcard comes in the mail, I start counting down the days to August when it’s time to go. The day before camp, I always get a little too excited (i.e. I drive my mother […]
By: Krystian Shaw This summer has really been fun. On Canada Day music in the park started in Kamloops. We get free live music every night for an hour and a half. There are a few locals who play at music in the park, but most are musicians from out of town. Some are good […]
David Johnston was interviewed by his local TV station 8/20/2015 Dawson Creek city council voted on Monday in favour of naming the month of September ‘Disability Employment month’, to help men and women living with a disability find employment. David Johnston already has it marked on his calendar. The Mile Zero City advocate said he’s […]
