Self Advocates for a Brighter Future
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Self Advocates for a Brighter Future (commonly known as “SABF”) was started June 6, 2007, by self advocates and support persons of BeConnected Support Services and Kardel Consulting.
SABF is an open group, which means anybody is able to join. In early 2015 SABF opened up a new chapter in Duncan serving self advocates in the Cowichan Valley. We meet once a month to learn about self-advocacy and have fun together! We try to end each meeting with an interactive game or activity.
If SABF is working on a project, we have a “Leadership Panel” which will meet more frequently.
Starting in 2023 SABF has been holding hybrid meetings where individuals have the option to attend in person or by video. The hybrid format allows allows SABF and the Cowichan Valley chapter to regularly meet together as one large group.
SABF Meeting Information
SABF meets on the second Tuesday of the month September through June in person and by video.
The following is a collection of posters/agendas from our most recent SABF meetings:
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What type of projects do we work on?
SABF has undertaken a number of projects over the years including:
– Having a lead part in the making (writing/scripting, acting, filming, producing, and editing) “Values and Principles of Community Living,” which many BC agencies use for training purposes with their staff and contractors. Check out the video here!
– Organizing a large community conference for self-advocates (2010, 2013, 2016, & 2019) called “My Community”. Stay tuned for My Community 5 in 2025!
– Hosting book launches and cd release parties: for Barb Goode’s book in 2011, Sheenagh Morrison’s book in 2014, and Peter Bourne’s cd in 2014.
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– With the help from community leaders, we created a game, SANGO, for self-advocates and other audiences. Two SABF self advocate leaders played it with CLBC’s Board of Directors; we have played it at conferences, with our own and other self-advocacy groups, and with the South Island Community Council. |
– Organizing, setting up, and running the refreshment stand at Victoria’s ONE DAY annual event in September. For the most current information about the One Day event please visit their Facebook page.
– Co-hosting an event each year in celebration of the UN’s International Day for People with Disabilities (Diversabilities) on December 3rd. In December 2018 we will be partnering with other agencies to host a Self Advocacy Film Festival at the University of Victoria for the third year! Find out more information here!
– Hosting a number of special speakers, including UVic researchers, self advocate leaders from around the province, and other community leaders. Prior to each provincial election, we have hosted an all-candidates meeting with local politicians.
– Most of all – we have fun and learn together.
Contact Us
Interested in joining our self advocacy group? Please contact us for more information and to be added to our mailing list!
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Self Advocates for a Brighter Future: Greater Victoria Kristen Kay 250.727.3891 ext. 203 |
Self Advocates for a Brighter Future:
Cowichan Valley Karla Landsiedel klandsiedel@beconnectedsupport.ca 250.748.3858 |