By: Ron Kalsi My name is Ron. I attend Surrey Connections Monday to Friday. I get there on Handy Dart. I really enjoy my schedule doing gym, bingo, and other fun activities like going to Grouse Mountain with my friends. I like going to new places in the community by bus, train, and sea bus. I went to Lonsdale Quay on Tuesday and I bought my lunch there. On
Paul is not afraid to show his colours – literally. Today he is wearing a tie-dyed shirt as well as a hat and shoes that he’s painted. Even his hair has been dyed a rainbow of colours, which he chose specifically to celebrate and support Pride Month. “I like being creative,” he says. “And I like to show support.” Paul has fit right in with Kim and Mark’s family For
By Ashley Cox Keeping friendships during the pandemic was certainly hard. A lot of people are very social and like to interact with others out in the community. When these opportunities were shut down, we had to learn new ways to connect. The advancements in social media and social networking made communication a little easier and gave us a chance to be creative with our days and use our
During the Tile Town Christmas Party in December 2022, I was recognized for seven years of employment at Tile Town in Richmond! And then on January 7th, 2023, I reached a new milestone of eight years with Tile Town! If you ask me if I had the ‘7-Year Itch’, the answer would be a resounding NO! You see, I am a member of the Tile Town Family and they are lucky to
By: Stacey Kohler Being 40 is powerful. It’s been my dream to be 40 and it makes me happy. Turning 40 has meant the freedom to express the feelings that are inside my heart. I have experience in; independence, art décor fantasy, and relationships both good and bad. I cut all my hair off and became a new person. I have new goals as well. I want to have road
Michelle Goos “This project was important to me to do so parents with diverse abilities can have the right supports and can feel safe and not judged as a parent (like I was)” Michelle Goos is a mother and advocate who lives in Victoria with her husband and daughter. She has been working for Community Living BC (CLBC) for 5 years as a Strategic Initiative Advisor, where
Taking the Bus By: Natalie Raven Hi, my name is Natalie and I am a self-advocate. I did something super big and I am really proud of myself. I took the bus! I am nervous and anxious about getting on the bus because it is nerve-wracking for me. I have to hold on to the bars and sit in the front so I can see everything. It helps when
By: Reid Parkes I first learned how to play the guitar in January 2022. My first guitar was from a relative and he got me a red acoustic guitar for Christmas Eve 2006. A few years later I got my second guitar. I also got a new guitar for my birthday last year and I am learning a lot of good music from different eras and genres of music. I
Finding Healing During the Pandemic By: Ashley Cox I pulled myself out of a dark place during the pandemic. I was able to maintain a balance because of my pets. My animals have kept me out of the psychiatric ward for two years and the simple act of owning an animal has made massive changes in my life for the better. I am thankful for my pets!
Being Valued By: Mark Downey In May 2022 the Respite Manager of Aspire Richmond approached me to see if I would be interested in joining the Include Me committee. I said, “Yes!” because when we meet every month we get paid for the meeting. In the past when self-advocates joined committees, it was a volunteer position. However everyone likes money and nothing is free, including your time. The respite manager
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