Laurel team raises $2,882 in Walk Now for Autism Speaks

Team showcases services during annual event By Deb Bartlett Windy weather didn’t affect the enthusiasm of posAbilities’ Laurel team in the 4th annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks, held Sunday,...

Board members bring range of experience and skills to posAbilities

Initiatives present innovative pathways to inclusion By Lisa Bailey As they prepared for posAbilities annual general meeting this week, Tanice Miller and Linda Eaves agree that fellow members of the...

Parent support network helped Webers find caregiving solution

Peter lives in the family home semi-independently By Deb Bartlett Jan Weber is familiar with the resources that support people who have a disability and their families. He has been...

Can You Dig It? experiences bumper crop of produce and gardeners

More than 700 people grew food in 19 community gardens By Deb Bartlett This summer, 700 people took part in a garden project that grew produce and community connections. ...

The friendships that Columbia and Oxford houses build

Barbecue brings together individuals supported and staff By Lisa Bailey Individuals supported by Columbia and Oxford houses, as well as team members who work with them, recently got together in...

Occupational safety and health committee values perspectives

Staff representatives encourage communication By Lisa Bailey Members of posAbilities occupational safety and health committee (OSH) present valuable perspectives in their work. [click the title...

PosAbilities picnic reflects vision of inclusive community

Celebration of culture unites staff, people supported and their families By Lisa Bailey As a celebration of cultural diversity, posAbilities annual picnic embodies one of the organization’s core values and...

Money may be the motivator, but sense of pride is the true gift

Employment specialist helps people gain more than a job By Deb Bartlett Part of the job Seema Tripathi does with individuals she supports is to help them understand the less...

Jen BG achieves goal of working at Starbucks

Employment service helps her diversify at work By Deb Bartlett Jennifer Barrette Green has secured a second part-time job that’s helping her pay bills for camp and Special Olympics, clothes...

posAbilities promotes inclusion through annual art show

Organization wants to be inclusive By Deb Bartlett In an effort to put into practice its vision, mission and values, posAbilities’ seventh annual art show for B.C. artists with developmental...

Wellness Fair provides info for posAbilities staff, public

Events covers 'spectrum of wellness' By Deb Bartlett Plans are underway for posAbilities’ second Wellness Fair, being held Sept. 15 at Heritage Hall in Vancouver. [click...

Sharing resources can enhance staff relationships and programming, librarian says

Newly-opened centre looking for a name By Lisa Bailey PosAbilities staff can now find every resource to support their programs in one place. [click the title...

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