This Page is our Annual Year in Review of this past year 2022
highlighting the year’s activities, stories and announcements that came in.
January 2022
The headline of the homeowner grant help with property tax
Home Owner Grant helps people with property taxes
This was in January few housing announcements from Kelowna, Comox and Nanaimo and Vernon
New affordable, energy-efficient homes coming to Kelowna
New affordable homes underway for seniors in Comox
New affordable homes coming to north Nanaimo
Construction begins on new homes for Indigenous Peoples in Vernon
As well story by Lauren Simpson
Extra Financial Help Can Support Me Better
As well story by Alexa Lehwald
February 2022
Krystian Shaw. The newsletter came out in February
The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter February 2022 Edition
Christine Lentz Story came in
A Glimpse into the Life of a Young Adult with Disabilities Living in British Columbia
The Federal Govt announced survey had results came with the announcement.
Work experience grant’s fourth intake offers new options was updated on Feb 2022
Well BC Govt announced an affordable housing project in Nanaimo in Feb 2022
More affordable seniors’ housing coming to Nanaimo
March 2022
Krystian Shaw Kamloops SA Newsletter’ March Edition came out in 2022
The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter March 2022 Edition
This came in March 2022 BC govt announced Grant for Community Services to help with the support they need
Grants boost community services for children and youth with support needs
Then this announcement came in march to Minimum wage increases tied to inflation support workers, families
Minimum wage increases tied to inflation support workers, families
Then another housing announcement came in this one is in Vancouver
Hundreds of new affordable homes on the way for Vancouver
Then another housing announcement came in march homes in Burnaby
People benefit from 125 new affordable homes in Burnaby
This was announcement in March from then Nicholas Simon was for Community Awareness month
Ministers’ statement on community social services workers
This to in March came in youth announcement by BC Govt
Historic help for youth from care will support strong transitions to adulthood
April 2022
Then we had Krystian Shaw Kamloops Newsletter in April came out.
The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter April ,2022 Edition
This came in BC Govt announcement. Kids, families benefit from more funding for accessible school playgrounds
Kids, families benefit from more funding for accessible school playgrounds
This to was announced in April was Ten new affordable homes coming to Kaslo
Ten new affordable homes coming to Kaslo
In April this was announced Historic appointment of Canada’s first Accessibility Commissioner
Historic appointment of Canada’s first Accessibility Commissioner
In April this to was announced by Govt of Canada More than 140,000 great work opportunities for young people were available in through Canada Summer Jobs 2022
This was in April to BC People First award winner Bryce Schaufelberger was chosen Phil Allen award.
BC People First 2022 Award and the Winners were Announced
BC Govt in April announced this news New regulation next step toward barrier-free B.C.
New regulation is the next step toward barrier-free B.C.
This headline news in April This Husband of jailed B.C. caregiver says more has to be done to protect those in need
Husband of jailed B.C. caregiver says more has to be done to protect those in need
This news came in by Govt of Canada Minister Carla Qualtrough highlights investments for accessible housing in Budget 2022
Minister Carla Qualtrough highlights investments for accessible housing in Budget 2022
This was in April came in Goal of a barrier-free Canada moves closer with the appointment of the Chief Accessibility Officer
Goal of a barrier-free Canada moves closer with the appointment of the Chief Accessibility Officer
This story came in April The Value of Understanding by Lyndon Brown
May 2022
This was in May B.C. minimum wage increases June 1 for lowest paid workers
B.C. minimum wage increases June 1 for lowest paid workers
This was in may BC govt announcement Accessible BC plan removes barriers
Accessible BC plan removes barriers
This in May came in by govt of Canada news announced a Major call for proposals was launched to connect persons with disabilities with good jobs
Major call for proposals launched to connect persons with disabilities with good jobs
This was in May BC Govt announcement on Funding helps people with disabilities plan financial futures
Funding helps people with disabilities plan their financial futures
Another BC Govt announcement in May that Communication technology supports independence, participation
Communication technology supports independence, participation
This was in May announcements from the Government of Canada hosting the first annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion
The government of Canada hosts the first annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion
This was announced in May by BC Govt on B.C. improving inclusivity for people with developmental disabilities
B.C. improves inclusivity for people with developmental disabilities
This was in May announcement from BC Govt on Nearly 100 new homes coming for seniors in Saanich
Nearly 100 new homes coming for seniors in Saanich
This came in May announcement from Govt of Canada this Government of Canada tables the Final Report of the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying and Mental Illness
Another BC Govt announcement news came in May New accessible, affordable homes underway in Vancouver
New accessible, affordable homes underway in Vancouver
This came in May announcement from BC Govt news on The process begins to select family connections centres
The process begins with selecting family connections centres
This was in May to had a Selfadvocatenet.com Photo Contest 2022 Winners Announced were Anthony Riley from Surrey Shea Velestuk from Mission BC as well Jill Dunbar from Chilliwack BC
Selfadvocatenet.com Photo Contest 2022 Winners Announced
A dentist Announcement came in May from the BC Govt Helping more British Columbians visit the dentist
Helping more British Columbians visit the dentist
June 2022
This was in June Krystian Shaw’s The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter June 2022 Edition
The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter June 2022 Edition
This announcement then came in June from govt of Canada Accessibility Standards Canada and the Ministry of Attorney General and Responsible for Housing
Accessibility Standards Canada and the Ministry of Attorney General and Responsible for Housing
This was in June clbc news new board members and Board of Directors select lead a non profit support home sharing
CLBC Board is looking for new members
Board of Directors selected to lead new independent nonprofit society to support home sharing
This in June BC Govt did warn about first hot weather that did happen
B.C. expecting first hot stretch of summer
Some announcements in June by Govt of Canada
Government of Canada reintroduces legislation to create a new Canada Disability Benefit
More BC Govt Announcements in June
New permanent supportive housing coming to Vernon
Network helps people with disabilities focus on mental, physical wellness
New funding boosts accessibility in B.C. communities
New funding supports deaf blind people in B.C.
New research, funding will support sustainable community services
July 2022
This came out in July Krystian Shaw. The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter July 2022 Edition
The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter July 2022 Edition
Some news BC Govt and Govt Canada joint announcements news in July
Canada and B.C. create 30 new affordable rental homes in Sparwood
Canada and B.C. support 85 new rental homes in Surrey
Canada and British Columbia fund nearly 140 homes under construction in Esquimalt
Some BC Govt News in July as well
New research, funding will support sustainable community services
Govt of Canada News some in July to
July also had few stories came from Self Advocates
My Blog About my Life by Alexa Lehwald
Healthy Distractions by Kirsten McKitterick
How to Be Happy When Times are Tough by Janeen Messinger
August 2022
This came in August Krystian Shaw Newsletter August Edition
The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter August ,2022 Edition
BC Govt News in August were
Provincial funding improves access to learning for VIU students
New, more accessible supports coming to B.C.’s arts, culture sector
Province recruiting for committees to improve accessibility
Govt of Canada news announcements came in August
Government of Canada funds projects for low-income adults focused on financial well-being
Government of Canada announces improved financial supports for students with disabilities
Also in August that news came down on changes to disability tax credit
Changes to Disability Tax Credit Eligibility Take Effect Today
In August few stories came in from Self Advocates
Moving Out On My Own During Covid-19 by Nick Mezzabarba
Getting Through the Pandemic by Robyn Appleton
September 2022
This came in September Krystian Shaw Newsletter September Edition
The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter September ,2022 Edition
BC Govt news announcements came in September
New homes, child care spaces open in Burnaby
More support to help people with rising cost of living
Also came in September on News that Queen Elizabeth II passed away
On the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Govt of Canada news announcements in September
Government of Canada launches new resource toolkit in support of the 50 – 30 Challenge
Legislation to create a new Canada Disability Benefit begins second reading in the House of Commons
Inclusion Canada News in September on Canada Disability Benefits
PRESS RELEASE: PARLIAMENT RETURNS TO DEBATE BILL C-22 – THE CANADA DISABILITY BENEFIT
CLBC news in September that was
CLBC announces changes to Executive team
October 2022
This came in October Krystian Shaw Newsletter October Edition
The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter October,2022 Edition
This to came in October Krystian Shaw did a presentation (SEE VIDEO)
Krystian Shaw’s Presentation – The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter
This came in by Govt of Canada Announcements in October
Government of Canada releases national Disability Inclusion Action Plan
BC Govt Announcements that was in October
People encouraged to prepare for stormy weather
More than 40 new affordable homes open in Keremeos
Make safe driving part of your Thanksgiving long weekend
New affordable homes for families, seniors open in Oliver
Harmony housing project got reversed good that was in October in Peace Arch Newspaper
Surrey council moves Harmony project forward
November 2022
This came in November Krystian Shaw Newsletter November Edition
November Edition of Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter 2022
BC Govt Announcements that came in November
Premier Eby commits to maintaining individualized autism funding
New funding helps connect people to jobs in social services sector
Food-service assistant training will benefit people with disabilities
Govt of Canada announcements in November
Making digital technologies more accessible to Canadians with Disabilities
Fall Economic Statement from Federal Govt
Autism BC News that came in November
What do families think of the Family Connections Centres?
December 2022
This came in December Krystian Shaw Newsletter December Edition
The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter December,2022 Edition
Few Self Advocate stories that came in December
Finding Healing During the Pandemic Ashley Cox
My Story About Canva Natalie Raven
My Happiness Project Stacey Kohler
Small Town, Priceless Photos Maurissa Roden
Avoiding the Blues Neera Mangat
Govt of Canada Announcement in December
Statement by Ministers Lametti, Duclos and Bennett on medical assistance in dying in Canada
BC Govt news announcement in December
Then CLBC announcement in December
CLBC Accessibility Survey and New service called LIFE
