Positive approach is pathway to success, senior support worker says

Rapport builds to reveal a love for life By Lisa Bailey A positive approach marks the pathway to a successful relationship, says senior support worker Jonny.It’s the most important guidance...

Safety and health committee heightens communication and awareness

Initiatives foster staff involvement By Lisa Bailey A joint management-staff committee is engaging posAbilities staff members to help keep health and safety utmost in their minds. ...

Parents encouraged by Laurel consultants’ case study

Down syndrome conference presentation examines applied behaviour analysis Lisa Bailey Behaviour analyst Katie Allen and behaviour consultant Kathryn De Lisser recently shared a treatment strategy with approximately 40 parents that...

Chris Alex is ‘a typical guy like me,’ residential care worker says

Determination and drive revealed in sports and work endeavours By Lisa Bailey Reflecting on a relationship with Chris Alex that has spanned approximately 16 years, Chris Giles says he is “a...

Pertinent forum grows from self-advocates’ questions

Committee identifies need for information on employment policy By Lisa Bailey A collaborative forum and an information pamphlet on a pertinent employment policy for people with developmental disabilities were sparked from...

Social enterprise generates interest and excitement

Crew members build on skills and contribute to economy and community By Lisa Bailey PosAbilities' newly launched social enterprise is generating interest in its services and excitement about present and future...

Service celebrates first hire

Skills and interest are pieces of puzzle to gainful employment By Lisa Bailey PosAbilities Employment Service’s team is celebrating the first hiring of a person they support. ...

Love for her son inspires mother’s dogged determination

Decades of advocacy fosters greater understanding and inclusion By Lisa Bailey If actions speak louder than words, then Nina Pickburn’s love for her son is deafening. ...

Shared disposition cements relationship

Program director says peer is ‘like a beacon’ for inclusion By Lisa Bailey A shared disposition to “see the beauty in every opportunity and in every person” forms part of the...

Much more than vegetables grow in community gardens

Can You Dig It’ with posAbilities and its partners By Kristian Partington In one day, a vacant slice of urban land can be transformed into a space for community growth —...

Clerk of 25 years values respect and fairness shown by coworkers

Gael described as reliable and inspirational By Lisa Bailey It happened on April Fools’ Day but it was no joke. [click the title to read...

Volunteer recognized for her service at retirement home

Singing at a local retirement home is the highlight of the week By Ryan Rogers One of the things Charlene looks forward to the most each week is meeting with her...

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