Category Archives: self-advocacy

Next Chapter Book Club in Vancouver

Posted on 2016/12/09 by Aaron

We are members of the Next Chapter Book Club in Vancouver. We thought you would be interested in hearing about what we are reading and doing these days. We meet every Thursday evening from 6:30-8pm at the coffee house The … Continue reading →

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George Pearson Centre – Redevelopment Consultation

Posted on 2013/06/18 by Ernie Baatz

The property that Pearson Centre occupies is being redeveloped and Vancouver Coastal Health has presented housing and care options for the people currently living at Pearson Centre. Please read this article to learn more about the options and provide feedback to the city of Vancouver. Continue reading →

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CLBC WOW Award Winner!

Posted on 2012/12/08 by Judy Smith

Nevada nominated his boss Chris Kamachi for a WOW!clbc Award to recognize his performance as an outstanding inclusive employer. Continue reading →

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A Photo of That Moment!

Posted on 2012/12/07 by Judy Smith

Richard and Chad made a photo book of Richard’s meetings with media personalities. Continue reading →

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Spectrum’s Person of the month: Nicholas Czerwinski

Posted on 2012/08/24 by Judy Smith

In the past, it was challenging to make friends outside of the family nucleus but lately, now that I became part of the Spectrum family, this has changed. Continue reading →

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Linda’s Vacation in Osoyoos

Posted on 2012/08/24 by Judy Smith

Linda enjoys getting away on vacation. This year’s trip was to Osoyoos to meet up with her sister Randi. Continue reading →

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In July this year, Kathy and Debbie shared a couple of days together vacationing in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. Continue reading →

Posted on 2012/08/24 by Judy Smith | Leave a comment

Co-op Radio would love to hear from you!

Posted on 2012/08/24 by Judy Smith

Co-op Radio is looking for new hosts and guests to be a part of our exciting radio show. Continue reading →

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Spectrum Person of the month: Shelley Bourne

Posted on 2012/06/15 by Judy Smith

I sail at Jericho Sailing Club in the summer every year. I love going to pubs and found I really like watching the Canucks. Continue reading →

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Follow Your Dreams!

Posted on 2012/06/14 by Judy Smith

The Self Advocate Caucus of Prince George and Self Advocate Peer Liaison Penny Soderena- Sutton worked incredibly hard to pull off an interesting and inspiring two day conference on May 13th and 14th called “Follow Your Dreams”. Continue reading →

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Quality of Life – Presentation for Self-Advocates

Posted on 2012/05/03 by Ernie Baatz

Community Living BC along with 16 Service Providers have partnered to offer a survey based on Quality of Life to individual’s receiving CLBC funded services in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Regions. Continue reading →

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Karen’s Role at Collingwood

Posted on 2012/05/01 by Judy Smith

Last year, Karen and her mother brought up the idea that Karen could find a volunteer in her neighbourhood. It was a great opportunity to assist her to find a role that would help her contribute to her community. Looking back over the last year, the volunteer job has been a great experience for her. Here’s what Karen had to say when we sat down to discuss it. Continue reading →

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Spectrum Person of the Month: Riia Talve

Posted on 2011/09/22 by Judy Smith

Riia tells the story of her life as an artist and educator. Continue reading →

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What to do with a thousand headaches

Posted on 2011/09/22 by julesandrebrown

It’s easier than ever to make an open source call out for support to make something happen. Continue reading →

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