Selfadvocatenet.ca is in support of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023 This page is to highlight why is it important to recognize indigenous people what many of them went through we at San ex-knowledge that respect them for their culture indigenous peoples with disabilities we want in light that area So first part this theme Remembering The Children What is National Day for Truth and
Our good old friend Arlene schouten feature from nidus website We want to take a moment to celebrate Arlene Schouten’s remarkable contributions as the President of Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre. Arlene’s journey is a testament to the power of compassion and advocacy. Her role as a mother and fierce advocate for her daughter Natalie Vetter, who faced complex medical challenges, ignited Arlene’s passion for self-determination and community inclusion.
September Edition 2023 Welcome to the September 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. We hope you and your families have had a safe and happy summer. Our thoughts remain with everyone in our province who has been impacted by the wildfires. As we move into the fall, we look forward to once again sharing information, helpful resources and uplifting stories with you through this monthly Update. CLBC and
By: Julie Garbutt I was born a twin and I have Cerebral Palsy. My circle of support suggested the advocate program with Inclusion BC would be a good opportunity for me. I didn’t quite believe them and I was hesitant to even go because I was really nervous. There were a lot of new people, and I didn’t know them at all. One person knew my twin, but not me.
By: Madeleine Wieczorek My name is Madeleine Wieczorek.. I have Autism and an intellectual disability. I love to dance and I love everything about Drag, so when UNITI (Semiahmoo House Society) asked me if I wanted to perform as a Drag Queen at a fundraiser I said, “SURE!” My Drag name was Miss Sassy Pants. I dressed up as Lady Gaga and lip synced to her song “Born This Way”
Attention Self Advocates BC Govt Announced today Increasing the rate from 2% to 3.5% as of Jan 2024 so if this affects you make sure contact your mla,s on this . This increase not good those on disability benefits low income again not listening to what is affecting the real people as tell you below inflation rate that 5.6% see problematic as with shelter portion 375 to 500 to add
Selfadvocatenet.ca is in support of September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder month This page try to hightlight what is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder FASD Awareness Did you know What is the color for FASD awareness? red Why Red Shoes? The FASD community wears red shoes to bring attention to FASD. The Red Shoes Rock movement was founded in 2013 by RJ Formanek, an adult with
The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter Celebrating 10 year Anniversary on September 21st, 5pm to 7pm at Frick & Frack Tap House
October 1st to October 14th,2023 in support of physical activity for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities MOVE 4 Kids is a national fundraising event supporting MOVE by GoodLife Kids – a FREE physical activity and fitness program for youth ages 12 to 21 with autism and intellectual disabilities. MOVE by GoodLife Kids Program is designed to meet the needs of youth with autism and intellectual disabilities through small class
Clarence Li, Facilitator at Self Advocates’ Meeting Clarence Li Executive Director Sunshine Coast Association for Community Living (SCACL) mobile: 604.993.0399 work (direct): 604.305.2064
© 2023 Copyright SelfAdvocatenet.com | Ya’aburnee Theme All Rights reserved.
WebMaster Bryce Schaufelberger – with 2 Decades of support from The HOME Society & Major Sponsors.
Click to listen highlighted text!
