178 pp. This book is about helping self advocates learn how to speak up for themselves and be more assertive. It shows self advocates how to lead a group through five assertiveness lessons. It has handouts for group leaders about what to do for each lesson. It also has handouts for everyone in theRead more...
These free self-help guides are designed for people with disabilities who need to access provincial disability benefits and the medical services, equipment and supplies provided by the Ministry of Housing and Social Development (MHSD). The sheets were updated on March 31, 2010. See below for theRead more...
12 one-page tip sheets in a pocket folder This kit gives tips on how to be safe at home, when you go out, and when you go on holidays. This publication is not available online. Please email BCACL (info@bcacl.org) to order a copy.
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This is a plain language booklet for self advocates that gives helpful tips about finding a job and keeping it. See the table of contents below.
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'Real Work for Real Pay' is a book written by self advocates, for self advocates. It describes the learning and success of six self advocacy groups in British Columbia who completed employment projects in their communities. The booklet also explores the dreams, rights and responsibilities that selfRead more...
From the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities, this Help Sheet was funded by the Legal Services Society of BC, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada: Homelessness Partnering Strategy and the Health Sciences Association of British Columbia.
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