Written by Alexa Lehwald Hello, my name is Alexa Lehwald and I am a Community Development Pod member at Semiahmoo House Society in South Surrey, BC. I am also a CLIC member too which stands for Community Leaders Igniting Change. I graduated from the Community Leaders Igniting Change program which was a 12-week program that […]
By: Jeevan Basra I was born on November 21, 2001. I don’t remember that day, but over the years I have heard many stories about how I was born not breathing. I don’t remember being transferred to BC Children’s Hospital, but I know I stayed there for a long time. I have seen lots of […]
by: Miranda Orth Medications can be expensive. Sometimes people need to advocate for coverage when it isn’t covered by their medical plan. There are ways to advocate. The first option would be to find out if there is a generic medication that is covered by your plan. A second option is to find out what […]
Mission’s Bryce Schaufelberger is a man of many talents By Spencer van Vloten BC Disability November 3rd, 2021 Founder of SelfAdvocateNet.com and champion athlete, Bryce Schaufelberger’s work ethic and tireless commitment to helping others have made a worldwide impact. This is his story. Visit: SelfAdvocateNet THE EARLY DAYS It started 21 years ago. At […]
Written By: Deepi Leihl It has been a year and a half since the pandemic first started and it seems like the end is nowhere in sight. Who would have thought it would go on for this long! Definitely not me! But despite the circumstances, me, my sister and our staff have been making the […]
Written By: Kimberly Boyce My name is Kimberly Boyce. I am disabled, and I am discouraged about my future. I have multiple impairments: ADHD, BPD, a 3rd degree burn covering my left leg with nerve damage, and a previously shattered kneecap on my right leg that’s arthritic. My disabilities make it impossible to work […]
The Self-Advocate Leadership Network (photo: SALN BC) By Spencer van Vloten BC Disability September 18th, 2021 The Self-Advocate Leadership Network (SALN) has been at the forefront of advocacy for British Columbians with intellectual disabilities, bringing together leaders from across the province to to make a difference in a time of crisis. This is the […]
Joe-Anne Gauthier is always ready to advocate (photo: Jo-Anne Gauthier) By Spencer van Vloten BC Disability August 31st, 2021 President of BC People First and member of the Self-Advocate Leadership Network, Jo-Anne Gauthier is a fearless speaker and leader in BC’s self-advocacy movement. We talked with Jo-Anne about why she’s driven to make a […]
Written by: Pierre Legault I have had mobility issues ever since my knee buckled at work and have been on disability for 5 years now. It is an everyday struggle to feed and take care of myself financially. It’s not easy living on $1,400 a month, with rent being 2/3 of it. During Covid lockdown, […]
Written by: Denise Houle In 2002 I started to have issues with my balance and cognitive functions. It was interrupting my work abilities and home life. I struggled but worked until 2008. By this time, I was losing important documents, work, and failing on the job. I was let go from work. One month later […]
