Festival is latest collaboration to empower and enlighten through the arts

Tools, skills and opportunities incubate at first-ever event
By Lisa Bailey – February 22nd, 2012

Collaborating with Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture on the upcoming Wide Angle Media (WAM) Festival — the first festival in B.C. to feature films by people who have a disability — is building on a relationship with posAbilities to empower through expression and foster greater understanding through the arts. >>Click here to read the full story …

Jen is a Starbucks Café Attendant who enjoys her job and receives support through posAbilities Employment Service. She recently made a presentation about her employer’s expectations to job seekers within the service. The information was well received, as Jen has a lot of first hand knowledge and experience to share. She has worked for various employers.

Sander, the store manager where Jen works, recently shared the following with Employment Specialist Seema Tripathi, “Jennifer is a delightful person, she has a great sense of humor. Jennifer has been with us for over six months now and has always been a great help in keeping the cafe clean. All her peers and supervisors love her! We certainly hope Jennifer will be us for years to come.” >>Click here to read more ….

February 11 – Money Matters: Lead by a team of professionals with expertise in estate law, taxation and investing, learn how to develop a secure financial plan for persons with disabilities. Contact Monique Nelson: mnelson@posAbilities.ca or call (604) 299-4001 local 270 for more info, and RSVP by February 6. See poster for details.

This event is free to participants, and we thank the following presenters for volunteering their time and expertise:

• Jack Styan, Managing Director, RDSP Resource Centre
• Ken Kramer, Barrister and Solicitor, KMK Law Corporation
• Don McMillan, President, TFCP Financial Corporation

Thinking about Transition to Adulthood for Youth with Special Needs? Look at our coming events listings to find out about local events like support groups and information fairs!

March 3 – Families Promoting Employment First: Join us for in this one day workshop designed to support families with dreaming, planning and pursuing employment for their sons and daughters. This is a free event presented by the Family Support Institute in collaboration with the FamilyWORKS initiative. For more information or to register, see the poster and the hosts.

posAbilities To Welcome Back CARF Surveyors In February

“We first became accredited in 2002; and what a proud moment it was for the entire organization,” says Fernando Coelho, CEO. On February 21st we will welcome a team of five surveyors to posAbilities. This will be our fourth accreditation cycle. The survey process provides us with a third party review which in turn challenges us to continue improving and developing quality services and supports for persons served and their families. >> Read more …

On February 10, wear something red to the Annual Stage Door Valentines Dance at Heritage Hall in Vancouver. See the poster for details and get your ticket today!

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