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 Self Advocates of Nanaimo (SAN) and the Learning Circle, participants come together to talk about things that are important to them, learn, share and increase awareness about self advocacy to the wider community.
Founded on the belief in the “power of every voice”, SAL provides support and guidance for those seeking to create positive change, understanding and inclusivity for all.
SAL is funded by CLBC. Referrals to SAL are made through CLBC Nanaimo.
Self Advocates of Nanaimo (SAN)
Self Advocates of Nanaimo (SAN) was formed in 2014 under the umbrella of Supporting Advocates in Leadership (SAL). SAN is platform for SAL participants to have a voice, seek solutions and take positive action.
SAN provides opportunities for advocacy, self-advocacy, peer mentorship, learning, setting healthy boundaries, raising awareness, friendships and community building.
SAN can also be found on:
SAL’s Website www.salnanaimo.ca
YouTube youtube.com/@salsan
Gwen, Advocacy Advisor
SAL/SAN/LC
Supporting Advocates in Leadership (SAL)
271 Pine St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2B7
Phone: 250.753.1907
Self advocates of Nanaimo has a Facebook Page as well
Facebook Self Advocates Nanaimo – SAN
Supporting Advocates in Leadership – SAL
Self Advocates Nanaimo – SAN
Video “Food, Fun & Advocacy”
Dates and Times of self advocates of Nanaimo Meetings
