Selfadvocatenet.com in support of Community Living Month here on this page we would to keep you posted on activities in. The meaning of Community Living Month is to celebrate the achievements that people with diversities have overcome in inclusion and employment in their life to fullest it is also to promote what disabilities is all […]
Victoria Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Public engagement is now underway with British Columbians as the Province looks to re-establish the Human Rights Commission. On behalf of Attorney General David Eby, Parliamentary Secretary Ravi Kahlon announced that he will lead dialogues over two months with individuals and groups, both online and in person. This will help […]
Victoria Tuesday, September 19, 2017 11:30 AM Thousands of people and families on assistance will benefit from increased earnings exemptions announced in the September Budget Update. Beginning Oct. 1, 2017, people on income assistance will be able to earn an additional $200 a month without any impact on their payment. For those on disability assistance, […]
Victoria Thursday, September 14, 2017 2:00 PM Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, has made the following statement regarding Disability Employment Month: “September marks the fourth annual Disability Employment Month here in British Columbia. “This month is an opportunity for all British Columbians to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities in […]
SelfAdvocatenet.com update B.C. Budget September update NDP budget Building a Better B.C. for Everyone THIS IS A GOOD START MORE IS NEEDED TO IMPROVE LIVES THOSE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE MORE CHOICE PROSPERITY IN JOBS, HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND INCOME TO HELP WITH BASIC COST OF LIVING IN BC THIS START BUT MORE IS NEEDED. […]
Selfadvocatenet.com in support those that lost their homes in recent hurricanes. If any of our viewers are aware those with disabilities are needing help and support with hurricanes damaging their cities in those places in our world. Our thoughts and prayers go out those that have lost so much. Such a Tragedy, our condolences to […]
Victoria Friday, September 8, 2017 2:14 PM Today’s speech from the throne sets out the new government’s vision of a better British Columbia where people come first. “The problems facing people today are the result of past choices, where only a few benefited while families fell further behind,” said Premier John Horgan. “Our government will […]
September 7, 2017 – – Physician Assisted Suicide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 TORONTO – The Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) welcomes the release of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) “Position Paper on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)”, which concludes that Canada’s current law should be maintained, restricting MAiD to persons who are […]
1 September 2017 We are so pleased to announce the members of Special Olympics Team BC 2018! These dedicated and deserving individuals have qualified for their spots on the Team BC 2018 Training Squad based on their performances in the 2017 Special Olympics BC Summer Games in Kamloops. Roster by sport This year, for the first time, […]
Victoria Friday, September 1, 2017 11:15 AM This September marks the fourth annual Disability Employment Month in British Columbia and provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce, and the employers and communities who support their success. By raising awareness about the skills that people with disabilities can bring […]
