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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: Building Belonging - BCPF Self-Advocates Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:*This In-Person Event is Sold Out*\nJoin BC People First for our learning and networking conference hosted by BC People First Society and this year featuring Self-Advocates for a Brighter Future in Esquimalt\, BC. \nAre you in the Victoria area and want to join us for the event? \nThis event is only for registered attendees. We need to know who is coming and only have so much space. \n Please register by March 6th here. \nIf you have dietary restrictions or need any accessibility accommodations to take part – please let us know by March 6th. \nWe have a stronger voice when we push for changes in society together. Conferences make it easier for people to share information\, ideas\, and tactics. This gives self-advocates more tools for advocating for themselves and helps make policy better for everyone in our province.\nEvent attendees will get to connect with peers while gaining experience and knowledge in leadership development areas such as self-advocacy\, human rights\, presentation skills\, networking\, community building\, government policy\, and much more. \nCome and support the presenters! Learn and connect with us! \nThis event is for:\n\nBCPF members and other self-advocacy group members\nSelf-advocates or people interested in self-advocacy\nPeople with intellectual and developmental disabilities\n\nDoors open and networking at 10:00am. We’ll begin by 10:30am.\nPresentations and activities from BCPF Members and our community partners include:\n\nTips for getting your voice heard and taking advocacy action\nHuman rights laws and using the CRPD for advocacy\nUnderstanding and dealing with ableism\nPlain language as a human right\nBeing brave and confident for self-advocacy success\nHow to speak up and be heard\nLeadership looks like us!\nAdvocacy project overviews and successes\nMental health and disability justice\nBeing a self-advocate online and in the community\nBrainstorming activities\nSelf-advocacy bingo game\nLunch and networking and door prizes!\n\nContact Information\nThis is an IWSCC Community Partner Event hosted by BC People First Society. \nVisit the event’s official page and register here. \nFor questions about this event\, including ticketing and accessibility\, please contact the hosts at hello@bcpeoplefirst.com
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/bcpf-self-advocates-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Learning,Networking,Partner Event
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