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WAM Film Festival an inspiring event, says attendee

Kickstart interested in engaging posAbilities in production of a film for next festival By Camille Jensen Colin Darge attended the Wide Angle Media (WAM) film festival because he was interested...

Employment service evolves during successful first year

Connections made with businesses and larger community By Lisa Bailey posAbilities Employment Service, born of changes in funding and meeting the needs of people who have a developmental disability, has evolved...

Film is a way to reach many people, inspirational humourist says

David Roche’s Wide Angle Media Festival short has underlying message about inner beauty By Lisa Bailey posInspirational humourist David Roche loves to be on stage engaging others but knows he –...

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...

Partnerships, services point to greater movement towards true inclusion

Team manager says community of belonging and engagement is taking shape By Lisa Bailey A posEnvisioning a future of full inclusion and integration for people who have a disability, posAbilities team...

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. ...

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...

Man’s joy of singing leads to life-enriching opportunity

Jo Dickey Foundation approves grant for music therapy sessions By Lisa Bailey A chorus of support rings out for Jason as he prepares to start music lessons in May. ...

An Australian connection is made at posAbilities during Autism Awareness Month in B.C.

Empowering new approach to affecting behaviour change makes a difference at Laurel Services By Ryan Rogers Service co-ordinator Sareth Ly from the Laurel Behaviour Support Services at posAbilities has just returned...

Leading by example at North Shore ConneXions Society

'Passionate’ self-advocate Ludo van Pelt shares his wealth of experience By Kristian Partington There are a few things Ludo van Pelt brings with him every day to his job at North...

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