Another Inspiring Day at Quest!

Over the past year, posAbilities had the pleasure of collaborating with dozens of partners both inside and outside of our sector to advance our organization’s mission.  Many of our...

Project EveryBody Film, Art & Culture Festival 2014 – a review by spotlightjake

On Wednesday, September 10th, the Project EveryBody Film, Art and Culture Festival took place at the Roundhouse Community Centre.  It featured award-winning films, mixed media art and live performances...

The Little Garden that Could

Contributed by Laura Kosciecha and Brooke Oxley. Once upon a time in Burnaby, there was a community garden called Goodlad. It was a cozy space in the backyard of...

We Need to Talk about the Ice Bucket Challenge

Contributed by Paul Willcocks, originally published in The Tyee. We need to talk about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Not in a smarmy, judgmental way, with glib references to “slacktivism” and...

Supporting Families in Transition

Contributed by Monique Nelson  As a mother of two school aged children and posAbilities Family Resources Coordinator, I look forward to fall and all of the events and learning...

Alternatives for Families as BC Teachers Strike Continues

As we get closer to the beginning of a new school year, which falls on Tuesday, September 2nd, parents of children with special needs have a lot to think...

“Buy Art. Sip Soul.” (An Alternatives Studio Project)

Contributed by Amanda Kim and Cindy Mateush Alternatives has entered into an exciting project with Pottery Works at Community Living Society (CLS) and Liz Etmanski, an independent artist from...

Perfect Picnic in the Park: posAbilities Annual Picnic 2014

posAbilities would like to invite all staff, persons served, families, friends, and community members to attend this year’s Annual Picnic! The picnic is on Thursday August 28th, 2014 from 3:00pm-7:00pm...

Redefining “Good Business”

On the evening of Wednesday, July 16th, around 25 individuals gathered at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation (DSRF) to hear about why hiring people with diverse abilities makes good...

Community Living BC Introduces New Integrated Service Delivery Model

Community Living BC is in the process of developing an integrated service delivery model, which puts the person with a developmental disability at the centre of assessments and planning....

Good Day Sunshine: Summer Camps in B.C.

Remember all of the fun you had as a kid during summer camp? The endless slumber parties, swimming in an ice-cold lake, and making s’mores by the campfire every...

Canada’s Top Athletes Arrived for Largest Special Olympics Summer Games

The Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games kicked off in Vancouver on July 8 and wrapped up this past Saturday after four intense days of competition.  Events took place...

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