25 Anniversary Year of Selfadvocatenet.com 2025 

 January 2025 

CLBC Home Share Statement  

A statement that was from CLBC at the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Florence Girard 

Then this happened Maple Ridge Meadows Newspaper headline  

Florence Girard starved to death in a B.C. home-share. Her sister wants change 

Then in January Ombudsperson did an investigation of students at BC public Schools   

Ombudsperson investigating exclusion of students from BC public schools 

CLBC Update 

Hot off the press – CLBC Accessibility First Year Progress Report 

BC Govt News January 2025 

Renter’s tax credit, homeowner grant help people get ahead 

February 2025  

San Stories February 2025 

My Employment Journey 

BCSALN Headline in February 2025 

BCSALN Responded to the recent Coroner’s inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Florence Girard. 

Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter Headline in February 2025 

In March 2025, the Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter will share tips every month for service providers, home share providers, and other professionals. 

CLBC update in February 2025 

CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families of Feb 2025 

February was Black History Month in February 2025  

February is Black History Month 2025 

March 2025 

San Story in March  

My Best Friend 

Julia Tait’s Story 

Accessibility Advocate 

 Inclusion Canada News in March 2025 

PRESS RELEASE: “Do Better” – Inclusion Canada Welcomes UN Committee’s Concluding Observations on Canada’s Disability Rights Record 

BC Govt News in March 2025 

More than 500 affordable homes open in Greater Victoria 

Govt Of Canada News March 2025 

New Sectoral Table will advise how government can better support the care economy 

CLBC News in March, 2025 

March 2025 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families! 

 Inclusion Canada News in April 2025 

Inclusion Matters News March 2025, 

 San Did Federal Election Page 2025  

San Federal Election Coverage 2025 

April 2025  

BC Govt News in April 2025 

New affordable homes open in Castlegar 

SAN stories in April 2025 

An Interview with a Housing Advocate 

Roger’s Great Life by Roger Siggs 

Getting Dirty and Having Fun in the Pottery Studio 

The Adult Guardianship Act News in April 2025 

“We’re still here” Report of the Inquiry into detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act 

May 2025  

San stories in May 2025  

My Amazing Life 

Braden’s Book Barn 

Love Story 

 BC Govt News in May 2025  

Affordable, accessible homes open in Elkford 

Minimum wage increases to $17.85 on June 1 

Assistance payments will continue during Canada Post strike 

New affordable homes open for people in Courtenay 

 In May 2025 had National Accessibility Week 

National Access Ability Week: May 25 to 31, 2025 

Canada Govt News 2025 

Prime Minister announces new Ministry 

CLBC UPDATE May 2025 

Community Living BC’s Update for Individuals and Families May 2025 Edition 

 June 2025  

San Stories June 2025 

Never Too Old for A Road Trip 

CLBC June update 2025 

The June Edition of CLBC Update for Individuals and Families 2025 Update 

Celebrate Diverse Abilities – CLBC Magazine – Spring 2025 

BC Govt News June 2025 

B.C. helps people keep full federal Canada Disability Benefit 

Province reviewing Community Living BC home sharing 

Canada Govt News June 2025 

Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on release of second report on accessibility in Canada 

Canadians can apply for the Canada Disability Benefit on June 20th,2025 

Accessibility Standards Canada releases new standard to help build adaptable homes that work for everyone 

Minister Hajdu invites organizations to apply for funding to improve accessibility and inclusion through youth leadership 

Selfadvocatenet Feature  

Selfadvocatenet.com Feature: Famous Persons with Disabilities is Helen Keller 

July 2025 

San Stories July 2025  

A Dream Day at Warehouse Studios 

My Dream Job 

Self-Advocates’ Jeopardy Game 

 BC Govt News July 2025 

Province advances systemic changes to integrate social services, prevent crises 

New affordable homes open in Qualicum Beach 

 Book from Dulcie Mccallum Posted July 2025 

The Audacity of Inclusion By Dulcie McCallum 

August 2025 

San Stories August 2025 

My Peer Facilitator Experience 

 BC Govt News August 2025 

Annual rent increase falls for second straight year capped at inflation 

Govt of Canada News August 2025 

Federal support to help women with disabilities overcome barriers to economic security 

CLBC News August 2025 

CLBC Board Director Opening 

Headline News in August 2025 

62 will lose jobs after Abbotsford and Mission end Archway recycling contract 

September 2025  

San Stories September 2025 

William’s Trip to the Kootenays 

 Special Event September 2025 Community Inclusion Month  

Community Inclusion Month Event: People with Disabilities and Institutionalization: History or Continued Reality? 

 BC Govt News September 2025 

Back country camping, trail, accessibility upgrades underway in two parks 

 400 new affordable homes coming to Metro Vancouver 

 Inclusion Canada News September 2025 

Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2026 Federal Budget 

CLBC News in September 2025 

Help shape Community Living British Columbia 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. 

Selfadvocatenet.com Feature: Famous Persons with Disabilities in September 2025 

Selfadvocatenet.com Feature: Famous Persons with Disabilities is Stevie Wonder 

October 2025  

San Stories October 2025 

Wishes for Future Gens: My Hopes 

Story on Employment October 2025 

As an autistic, disabled entrepreneur in B.C., I’ve had to create the space that workplaces denied me 

Then in October 2025 was Remembrance Day we onered our Solders 

Remembrance Day Nov 11th,2025 

Govt of Canada News October 2025 

Government of Canada funds accessibility infrastructure projects to make more Canadian workplaces and community spaces accessible 

BC Govt News October 2025 

More affordable suites, access to care available for seniors, veterans in Saanich 

Eighty-seven affordable homes open for Vancouver residents 

Stronger services will support growing northern communities 

BC Health News October 2025 

Roll up your sleeves, B.C., the 2025-26 vaccination campaign is here 

New team members work on accessibility for people in B.C. 

People in B.C. can count on getting income assistance during strike action 

October is Community living Month was in October 2025  

October is Community Inclusion Month 2025 

November 2025 

BC Govt News November 2025 

ANNUAL REPORT ADVOCATE FOR SERVICE QUALITY 2024 – 2025 

External review of CLBC home-sharing program completed 

Barriers removed for couples in B.C. receiving disability assistance 

 Event Transgender Day of Remembrance November 2025 

Transgender Day of Remembrance 

Recap of the Annual Self Advocate Leadership Institute  

at Camp Luther Mission BC November 2025 

Selfadvocatenet.com Recap 24th Annual Self Advocate Leadership Institute at Camp Luther Oct 31st to Nov 2nd,2025 

Federal Govt News November 2025 

Canada Federal Budget 2025 

December 2025 

Human Rights Day December 2025 

Human Rights Day Dec 10th,2025 

Selfadvocatenet.com Feature: Famous Persons with Disabilities December 2025 

Selfadvocatenet.com Feature: Famous Persons with Disabilities is Stella Young 

SelfAdvocatenet.com Christmas Page 2025 

SelfAdvocatenet.com Christmas Page 2025 

Event International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3rd,2025 

International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3rd,2025 

Headline News December 2025 

Millions of dollars’ worth of fraud alleged to have happened at B.C. social development ministry 

Govt of Canada News December 2025 

Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson calls for improvements at the Canada Revenue Agency to address delays impacting persons with disabilities 

The federal government announces new support for women with disabilities who have experienced gender-based violence 

Selfadvocatenet.com 2025 year in Review and was website 25-year Anniversary Edition 

Until Next Year 2026 for another year in review thanks for our viewers for though out the year viewing our site thank you  

From San team