March 26, 2023

Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletters April 2023

The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a Newsletter

for People with Diverse Abilities

Published by Krystian Shaw.

April Edition of KSA Newsletter 2023 Contains in

Spring is a special time of year, when we celebrate new beginnings
and the return of warmer weather. Here at the KSA, spring is also
a time to celebrate the people who work hard to make our world a
more inclusive and diverse place. We are celebrating advocates
and activists who speak up for others and work to break down
barriers that might prevent some people from leading successful
lives or being productive members of society.
There is a growing number of advocates raising awareness about
the importance of full representation in the media, which means
making sure that all different kinds of people are represented in
movies, TV shows, and other forms of entertainment. Why is this
important? Because when we see people who look like us and
have experiences like ours in the media, it helps us feel like we
belong and that our stories matter. It also helps people who might
not have had the same experiences as us to understand and
appreciate our perspectives.
So let’s take a moment this spring to celebrate the advocates and
activists, past and present, who work hard to make our world a
more inclusive and diverse place. Let’s support their efforts to
break down barriers and raise awareness about the importance of
full representation in all the parts of our communities. And let’s
remember that we all have the power to make a difference in our
own way, no matter how small
We’d love to hear what you think about these stories.
Maybe you’ve got a great story to share as well. Why
not send us an email or a letter?