Advocacy

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...

Much to Celebrate | Sochi Paralympics 2014, Special Olympics Canada Summer Games and World Down Syndrome Day

– 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...

Words Matter: Advocating for Inclusive Language

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,...

We’re wearing pink today… are you?

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...

White Paper Dialogues: B.C. government asks community how to reduce barriers, increase accessibility

– 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...

Recognizing Hard Working Team Members at the “Believe. Empower. Inspire” Awards

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!...

BCACL conference ignites new insights, activities

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...

B.C. People First committed to growth

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...

Laurel team excited by possibilities presented by move and awareness day

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...

WAM shines the spotlight on media arts as a career and channel for change

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...

Greater freedom and choice envisioned for future of inclusion

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...

Expanding employment, housing options and building awareness focus for 2012

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...

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