Advocacy is often seen as working “within the system” whereas activism is seen as working “outside the system” to generate change. I think this is really useful, as clearly the role or issue can shift from one to the other. - Author unknown #SpeakOut, make your voice heard, silence only supports injustices I have fifty years experience as … Continue reading Activist or Advocate?
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Back Home and Back to Basics
History never really says goodbye. History says "see you later" - Eduardo Galeano Between dealing with the "normal" aging process of a non-conventional body and watching the erosion of disability rights I have been withdrawing into a numbness. I feel like I have been fumbling around a dark tunnel for the past three years while … Continue reading Back Home and Back to Basics
Reliving the “Dream”…Access
"A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer" - Bruce Lee Well let's start off with the good news of the week. The new BC government is re-instating the BC Human Rights "Commission" and it is about dam time. The Liberals closed it down … Continue reading Reliving the “Dream”…Access
A Poster Child's Perspective 