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Daryl opens connections through his artwork

posAbilities inclusion art show a chance to ‘see what everyone else has created’ By Michelle Strutzenberger Artwork is the gift Daryl brings to his community, and also what sparks and deepens...

Helping dreams take flight

New approach to strategic planning making exciting opportunities possible By Ryan Rogers Thanks to a new approach to strategic planning at posAbilities, one individual living at the organization’s Creekside House...

A surprising flair for pottery-making sparks new journey for Penny

Artist to feature work at posAbilities annual inclusion art show By Michelle Strutzenberger One could say Penny is on somewhat of a new life journey since she discovered her talent...

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...

Learning opportunities foster family leadership

Strategic plan focuses on strengthening family, community relationships By Lisa Bailey Recent training for posAbilities staff on Down syndrome and dementia welcomed some invited families, who heard from the Down...

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...

Building community one ladybug, one tweet, at a time

posAbilities launches unique social media campaigns to help cultivate community of belonging By Michelle Strutzenberger It’s a new world that aims to create a more cohesive community by blending community...

Hundreds of whales and great company on Alaskan cruise

Exciting voyage falls in line with Jason’s passions By Ryan Rogers Jason and care support worker Nisha Pandey recently went on an Alaskan cruise, and ever since they returned, Jason...

Mom, son co-author book on living with a sibling with autism

Younger children need age-appropriate information, says Karlene Reid By Michelle Strutzenberger It was an emotional and poignant question from her son, showing the depth of his struggle with his brother’s...

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