SAS Self-Advocates

08/04/2026

What an amazing season. It is time to rest & relax. Have an awesome summer!

07/27/2026

Let's make the lower mainland more accessible for trick o treaters. SAS is actively involved in Treat Accessibly in surrey and loves to watch the kids have fun. Let's make our neighborhood's accessible this Halloween. Watch the video and find out how.

07/22/2026

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7278936

White Rock's famous beach is becoming a bit more accessible for the summer. As the CBC's Kier Junos shows us, people can now rent wheelchairs that can roll on the sand and go into the water.

07/22/2026

The White Rock beach wheelchair pilot project has hit the news locally & nationally.
There have been many moving parts and dedicated people ensuring people of all ages and abilities get to the beach. The hard work has paid off and the joy of feeling sand on your toes, the beauty of the weightlessness of being in the ocean and laughter of kids on the beach is within reach.
https://peacearchnews.com/2026/07/20/white-rock-launches-beach-wheelchair-pilot-program/

White Rock's famous beach is becoming a bit more accessible for the summer. As the CBC's Kier Junos shows us, people can now rent wheelchairs that can roll on the sand and go into the water.

07/20/2026

The City of White Rock officially launched its 2026 Beach Wheelchair Pilot Program in partnership with Naakua Paddle Boards, expanding access to the waterfront for residents and visitors of all abilities.
Beach wheelchairs are available through Naakua Paddle Boards (14849 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC) during regular business hours and may be rented at no cost for up to two hours. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ysbj72cx .

07/15/2026

Beach wheelchairs are available for free on West Beach. Come celebrate The City of White Rock's official opening of the Beach Wheelchair Program in partnership with Nakuaa Paddleboards with two upright blue beach wheelchairs donated by SAS.

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Where: West beach by the Oxford Street Comfort Station, 14700 Marine Drive

07/13/2026

SAS donated part of their Clothing Sale proceeds to Avalon Women's Centre in White Rock. SAS creates change through positive relationships and is invested in supporting our community.

07/07/2026

SAS Member Stacey dropped off one of two beach wheelchairs that are being donated to the City of White Rock and will be available for public use through Naakua Paddle Boards at 14849 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC, Canada.
We were joined by City of White Rock Manager of Parks Operation Andre Dionne & Naakua Paddle Board Owner Will Jamieson. Usage dates and times to come. Stay tuned!

06/30/2026

SAS wooped it up for our end of the year party. There was dancing & karaoke. We were joined by the CDC staff team who have been such a blessing in supporting SAS Members and Charmly this year. The staff from Avalon Women's Centre joined in the fun with some awesome sing a longs, as well.

Thanks SAS! It's been an awesome year!