A BLOG FOR SELF-ADVOCATES IN BC

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Plain Language: What It Is And Why It Matters

Written by: Jo-Anne Gauthier – Self-Advocate, BCPF Member & Past President March 28, 2025 At BC People First Society (BCPF), we believe...

When A Person With A Disability Is Treated Fairly At Work It Goes A Long Way

Written by Mikayla Kryzanowski, BCPF Member & Self-Advocate January 20, 2025 There are many important milestones in a person’s life....

Employment Issues Faced by People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in BC

Written by Jo-Anne Gauthier, BCPF Member & Self-Advocate January 8, 2025 Why Having a Job Matters A job is more than just making money....