Supporting families key part of service By Lisa Bailey As World Autism Awareness Day approached, posAbilities’ Laurel Behaviour Support Services (LBSS) was looking forward to showing support for those living...

Screenings and workshops run tomorrow through Sunday By Lisa Bailey Considered an insurance liability on set in her wheelchair, S. Siobhan McCarthy says she was repeatedly passed over as an...

Seventh annual event demonstrates ‘boundless possibilities’ of people who have a disability, says attendee By Camille Jensen VANCOUVER – In the six years Global television broadcaster Arran Henn has...

Work to provide a voice for change continues Lisa Bailey When the Woodlands Centre Block tower came down Oct. 18, it was like turning a page for people who...

Events have promoted ‘cultural connectedness’ By Deb Bartlett Celebrating and sharing the cultures that make up Canada is the purpose of posAbilities’ multicultural committee. ...

Renowned author and facilitator outlines framework for building community By Camille Jensen VANCOUVER — In front of the approximately 250 people attending Peter Block’s Everyone Belongs workshop, Lori Underwood...

Many issues to move forward on By Lisa Bailey A self-advocate who works to empower and educate to build a fully inclusive community for people with disabilities, Lorie Sherritt acted...

Team showcases services during annual event By Deb Bartlett Windy weather didn’t affect the enthusiasm of posAbilities’ Laurel team in the 4th annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks, held Sunday,...

Barbecue brings together individuals supported and staff By Lisa Bailey Individuals supported by Columbia and Oxford houses, as well as team members who work with them, recently got together in...

Celebration of culture unites staff, people supported and their families By Lisa Bailey As a celebration of cultural diversity, posAbilities annual picnic embodies one of the organization’s core values and...

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...

Local TV show spotlights artist, program Michelle Strutzenberger By participating in a local art tour event recently, people involved in the posAbilities art program had an exciting opportunity to give back...