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New street team gets behind inclusion art show

Organizations partner to spark excitement about 8th Vancouver event By Michelle Strutzenberger The Vancouver inclusion art show has had rave reviews in the past, but the organizing committee isn’t about...

Positive Parenting Program empowering B.C. families

PosAbilities offers evidence-based program for third year By Michelle Strutzenberger PosAbilities staff can attest to the changes effected through an evidence-based program that empowers parents to effectively resolve behaviour challenges...

A small prize, but big wins for those who join autism walk

‘The sense of community and solidarity the event brings out is inspiring,’ says posAbilities walk captain By Michelle Strutzenberger The posAbilities Laurel behaviour support services team is gearing up to...

Parents transition group looks to work more closely with schools

Monthly Wednesday evening meetings will continue October to June By Michelle Strutzenberger Building on its breakthrough in connecting with the local school board last year, the Vancouver Parents Transition Group...

Forging an alliance, place in community for LGBT residents

‘People need to start talking about it,’ says Aaron Johannes By Natalie Hamilton Helping people who have a developmental disability who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered (LGBT) find...

Employment services welcomes new class of eager employees

PosAbilities offers training, skill-building for people with disabilities seeking employment By Camille Jensen VANCOUVER - Paul could see himself working with seniors while Francis enjoys children. James wants to be...

Latest drama another exercise in sharing gifts, ideas, inspiration

Zulius and the Fire Snake stirs Egyptian passion By Michelle Strutzenberger While co-creation, collaboration and responsiveness are being touted as the future of good work, a drama team from posAbilities...

posAbilities amplifies presence in local business community

Org reps join business expo, make new connections, raise profile of posAbilities’ focus on economic inclusion By Michelle Strutzenberger In light of posAbilities’ commitment to economic inclusion, joining the Burnaby...

posAbilities spearheads ‘best work in the world’

Everyone welcome to join building of a community garden in a day By Michelle Strutzenberger Cinthia Pagé says creating community gardens is some of the best work there is to...

British Columbia celebrates family caregivers

Vancouver General Hospital to host free workshops, event May 12 By Camille Jensen They are everyday heroes who provide physical, emotional and financial support for people who need it most:...

‘I get paid’

Joys of work in social enterprise topped off by real pay By Michelle Strutzenberger Ask Troy what he likes best about working as an employee of Don’t Sweat It, a...

Team of 18 participates in Sun Run

Event training builds discipline and stamina, says Louisa Lewis By Camille Jensen Louisa Lewis hadn’t run since high school. Her Stage Door colleague Don House has never been a runner....