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Celebrating Caregivers – Alisa’s Story

This week we shine the spotlight on one of our amazing Shared Living caregivers, Alisa, who shares her life with two women, each of whom has very different cultural...

Register for our Summer Camps!

This summer, we're offering two social skills camps for youth that teach important social behaviours, help build friendships and enhance workplace readiness, and our summer blast camp for children...

Getting Comfortable with Conversations about Dating and Sex – It’s Real Talk!

While dating can be challenging and awkward for everyone, a recent article published on CBC brings light to the difficulties of dating for people with Asperger’s and Autism. We...

Aging and Autism

A new report from the Aging and Autism Think Tank says the vast majority of research and programming geared toward autism focuses on children, leaving adults almost entirely out...

Behaviour consultants use family and child-centered approach to facilitate inclusion

With several factors impacting and influencing a child’s challenging behaviours, our Clinical Director of Laurel Behaviour Support Services shares how Laurel supports the family in addressing their child’s needs.

Shared Living Looking Forward

At posAbilities, we understand the value of compatibility and treat every Shared Living arrangement with care. This is why the success of other residential services around the world continues...

A look into Mara’s Shared Living Life

Shared Living Provider and WMCA Woman of Distinction award nominee, Mara St. Onge, opens up about the challenging yet rewarding experience of welcoming two women with disabilities into her...

Sharing Homes and Lives: How One Agency Redefines Caregiving

When the Pollock family opened their home to Marc, they got more than just a roommate – they got a brother, a son, and a new extension of their...

Where John Found Home

“This has never felt like a job or contract, it feels like we’re doing the right thing and helping somebody out." Discover what happened when Shared Living Provider, Maggie,...

A posAbilities Top 5: Assistive Technologies in 2018

Let's talk assistive tech! According to Statistics Canada’s 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability, over 80% of people with disabilities reported using assistive technology or specialized equipment to help them...

A ‘King Arthur’s Night’ to Remember

A legendary tale of drama, betrayal, love and war, brought to life by a radically diverse cast. Find out what attendees had to say about this unforgettable production and...

Back to the Drawing Board

How can we use art to provoke meaning in our lives and the lives of our persons served? The Meaning Project and Alternatives Creations Studio have been exploring ways...

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