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,...

Initiatives present innovative pathways to inclusion By Lisa Bailey As they prepared for posAbilities annual general meeting this week, Tanice Miller and Linda Eaves agree that fellow members of the...

Peter lives in the family home semi-independently By Deb Bartlett Jan Weber is familiar with the resources that support people who have a disability and their families. He has been...

More than 700 people grew food in 19 community gardens By Deb Bartlett This summer, 700 people took part in a garden project that grew produce and community connections. ...

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...

Staff representatives encourage communication By Lisa Bailey Members of posAbilities occupational safety and health committee (OSH) present valuable perspectives in their work. [click the title...

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...

Employment specialist helps people gain more than a job By Deb Bartlett Part of the job Seema Tripathi does with individuals she supports is to help them understand the less...

Employment service helps her diversify at work By Deb Bartlett Jennifer Barrette Green has secured a second part-time job that’s helping her pay bills for camp and Special Olympics, clothes...