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Selfadvocatenet.com Feature: Famous Persons with Disabilities is Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the History of Disability Franklin D. Roosevelt is an icon of disability history. But that was not always the case. Early biographies of the president focused on his personal and political life, and treated his disability as just another obstacle overcome on his path to the
Balsamic Chicken with Pasta and Zucchini Noodles
Selfadvocatenet.com Recipes for the Month of September 2026 Packed with plenty of vegetables and tons of flavor, this chicken dish is inspired by the ingredients in a caprese salad. By Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Updated on April 16, 2026 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Prep Time:20 mins
The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter September 2026 Edition
Welcome to the September 2026 edition of the Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter! This month, we proudly celebrate the beginning of our 13th year of publishing. Since September 2013, our newsletter has focused on disability awareness, self-advocacy, community inclusion, kindness, compassion, and sharing the voices and stories of people with
September is Disability Employment Month 2026 In British Columbia
Selfadvocatenet.com in support of September is Disability Employment Month 2026 Celebrating the Skills, Talent, and Contributions of People with Disabilities September is Disability Employment Month, a time to recognize the important role people with disabilities play in Canada’s workforce. Self advocates work in every part of our communities — in
Giving Back Feels Good
By Crystal Carson Giving back is a big part of my life. I have been doing a fundraising walk for Nanaimo Hospice for twenty-five years and volunteering at the Good Food Box for twenty-three years. I began fundraising for hospice because it helped me deal with grief over the loss
The Day I Learned to Stand on My Own Two Feet
By: Charmaine Johnson I used to be scared of a lot of things, like going to the doctor or being in a hospital. My fear came from having an operation as a child and from losing my mom to cancer. That fear stayed with me for a long time. Then
I Own My Own Business and I Love It!
By Ross Evans I own my own business. It is called Evan’s Barn Keeping. I am really proud of that. My job coach talked to me one day and asked if I wanted to start my own business. I said, “Yes.” That was the beginning of something great. I went
Annual rent increase lowers as Province again caps it at inflation Maximum allowable rent increase set at 2.2% for 2027
Self Advocates what this mean is that landlords cannot go pass 2.2% increase in rent has lowered from last year 2.3% this is capped at or below inflation so make sure to pertect your self from rent increase make sure tell who this goes to stop cheating system and creating more
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sept 30, 2026
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.The day honors the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component
The Self Advocates of Nanaimo (SAN)
Supporting Advocates in Leadership (SAL) Supporting Advocates in Leadership (SAL) is dedicated to empowering adults with diversabilities to become leaders in their own lives and in their community. Based in Nanaimo, BC, SAL offers one-on-one and group, solution-focused advocacy and leadership support to its participants. Through SAL’s programs like the
Four Silver Medals: My Hard Work Paid Off
By: Miranda Orth I reached a goal I am really proud of. At the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games in Prince George, I won four silver medals. One silver medal would have been amazing, but I won a medal in every competition I entered. I was surprised each time,
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