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August Edition of Kamloops Self-Advocates Newsletter 2023

The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a Newsletter for People with Diverse Abilities Published by Krystian Shaw August  Edition of KSA Newsletter 2023 Contains in   Welcome to our August newsletter! We hope you’re having a great summer and enjoying the sunny weather. As the summer season continues, we have some exciting articles and interviews for you. As you look through the newsletter, you can find out about fun events, like Hot

Starting the engagement process to design the Canada Disability Benefit Regulations

News release July 24, 2023     Gatineau, Quebec     Employment and Social Development Canada   The ground-breaking Canada Disability Benefit Act received Royal Assent on Thursday, June 22, 2023. In the spirit of “Nothing Without Us” and as required by the Act, collaboration with and feedback from persons with disabilities will be essential in the development of the Canada Disability Benefit Regulations. Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and

Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletters July 2023

The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a Newsletter for People with Diverse Abilities Published by Krystian Shaw July Edition of KSA Newsletter 2023 Contains in Welcome to July! This month, we’re all about summer fun and the exciting activities you can do during this sunny season. It’s the perfect time for family vacations, enjoying the longer days, and going to the movies to watch the latest blockbusters. For example, on July 28th,

Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletters June 2023

The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a Newsletter for People with Diverse Abilities Published by Krystian Shaw June Edition of KSA Newsletter 2023 Contains in Welcome to our latest newsletter, packed with all kinds of great articles and ideas that you could explore to help you live a healthy and enjoyable life. This month we are exploring two important topics: health & recreation, as well as finding ways to enjoy life more

New affordable rental homes open in Coquitlam

  Coquitlam Friday, May 26, 2023 10:45 AM People who need accessible housing, such as seniors and people living with disabilities, have started to move into 12 new affordable and safe rental homes in Coquitlam.“With the opening of these 12 new accessible homes, more people in Coquitlam have access to comfortable homes without barriers,” said Ravi Kahlon, B.C. Minister of Housing. “Everyone deserves a good, affordable home that meets their

Job Skills

I asked Chat GPT to “Write a 500 word post about getting job skills for a 25-year-old man with learning disabilities” ChatGPT Response Title: Developing Job Skills: Empowering a 25-Year-Old Man with Learning Disabilities Introduction (75 words): Navigating the job market can be challenging for anyone, but it can be even more daunting for individuals with learning disabilities. However, with the right support and guidance, these individuals can develop valuable

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

May 25 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PDT Recurring Event (See all) SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register!  Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member

FSI Learning Explorations – What Families Need to Know When Hiring Respite Workers

May 25 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am PDT SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events Join us on Thursday May 25th for What Families Need to Know When Hiring Respite Workers with Caitlin Goodsell Hiring a respite provider is not always as straightforward as it seems. In this session, we will explore the different ways of correctly hiring respite providers under the guidelines set out by the

Affordable rental homes open in Nanaimo

  Nanaimo Saturday, April 29, 2023 12:00 PM Families with low or moderate incomes, seniors and people living with disabilities now have access to 74 new affordable rental homes with the opening of a new apartment building in Nanaimo. “Affordable rental housing like this is essential in the midst of a housing crisis, with the cost of living going up,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “Housing like the Brechin Hill

Selfadvocatenet.ca Easter 2023

This page is all about Easter San Easter Message and fun activities   How is Easter celebrated? Easter is celebrated in countries throughout the world. For some, the traditional festivities centre on welcoming the spring season, whereas in other countries the festivities are more religious in tone. For many, Easter is simply a cultural holiday, a time to enjoy other people and eat festive food. Church attendance might be part

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