How Can You Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day?
Today marks the seventh annual Autism Awareness Day, a day where we celebrate and raise awareness of autism. In a recent article released by the University of British Columbia...
Today marks the seventh annual Autism Awareness Day, a day where we celebrate and raise awareness of autism. In a recent article released by the University of British Columbia...
– Contributed by Justine Chubb Canada finishes with 16 medals at Sochi Paralympics The world’s top para-athletes waved goodbye at the closing ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Winter Games...
Contributed by Aamir Sheriff How many times have you heard someone use the word “retard” or “retarded”? For many people, the R-word may seem harmless, but for many others,...
by Justine Chubb If you happen to notice more people dressed in pink today, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. This year, February 26th marks the day that millions of...
– By Aamir Sheriff “Government policy that outlines universal and accessible design requirements for buildings, homes, street, stores and the general infrastructure of cities would help reduce costs in...
The Believe. Empower. Inspire Awards recognize team members at posAbilities for their hard work and dedication. This year, Donald House received the Empower award and Gino Chittattu received the Inspire award – congratulations!...
Benefits of co-housing, yoga, advocacy come home for posAbilities members By Michelle Strutzenberger It may not have been what they expected, but a couple of posAbilities members attending the recent...
Board member Dave Sherritt reports on decisions at recent gathering By Michelle Strutzenberger The B.C. People First movement is interested in strengthening its connections, advancing itself and in the process...
Supporting families key part of service By Lisa Bailey As World Autism Awareness Day approached, posAbilities’ Laurel Behaviour Support Services (LBSS) was looking forward to showing support for those living...
Screenings and workshops run tomorrow through Sunday By Lisa Bailey Considered an insurance liability on set in her wheelchair, S. Siobhan McCarthy says she was repeatedly passed over as an...
More organic connections and variety of staff skills necessary By Lisa Bailey posAlready witness to a huge shift to community from segregation that presented challenges as well as valuable lessons, Gerry...
PosAbilities CEO says best achievement will be people who have a disability achieving full citizenship By Camille Jensen A posAbilities employment service that is helping people find meaningful work is...