Sep 9, 2025 | Self Advocate Blog
When I was young, my sister and my parents, of course, made me feel safe and loved. And my grandparents who are no longer with me now and also my godparents. When I was a child, growing up, those were the years known as the good old days. Family Memories The best...
Jul 28, 2025 | Self Advocate Blog
When the federal government introduced the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), it was meant to offer a long-overdue boost to people with disabilities living on low incomes. But in Alberta, many recipients of the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program...
Dec 19, 2024 | Self Advocate Blog
Holiday Greetings! Hey Friends, I would like to tell you what I have been up to this year. I have been continuing with my ukulele lessons in person and my voice lessons, which I really enjoy. I continue to swim three times a week with the Dolphins Swim Club. It’s good...
Nov 22, 2024 | Self Advocate Blog
Hey everyone, my name is Paul Sawka. I am the Awareness Leader for CDSS. I have been thinking and writing a lot about feelings and changes lately. I really wanted to share these thoughts with the world, so I would like to invite you to read my new blog series about my...
Oct 1, 2024 | Self Advocate Blog
Many people do not have a personal connection to a person with Down syndrome. This often contributes to misconceptions about the abilities and lives of adults with Down syndrome, which are as dynamic and varied as anyone elses. Brick by brick, these incorrect...
