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posAbilities promotes inclusion through annual art show

Organization wants to be inclusive By Deb Bartlett In an effort to put into practice its vision, mission and values, posAbilities’ seventh annual art show for B.C. artists with developmental...

Wellness Fair provides info for posAbilities staff, public

Events covers 'spectrum of wellness' By Deb Bartlett Plans are underway for posAbilities’ second Wellness Fair, being held Sept. 15 at Heritage Hall in Vancouver. [click...

Sharing resources can enhance staff relationships and programming, librarian says

Newly-opened centre looking for a name By Lisa Bailey PosAbilities staff can now find every resource to support their programs in one place. [click the title...

Positive approach is pathway to success, senior support worker says

Rapport builds to reveal a love for life By Lisa Bailey A positive approach marks the pathway to a successful relationship, says senior support worker Jonny.It’s the most important guidance...

Safety and health committee heightens communication and awareness

Initiatives foster staff involvement By Lisa Bailey A joint management-staff committee is engaging posAbilities staff members to help keep health and safety utmost in their minds. ...

Parents encouraged by Laurel consultants’ case study

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...

Chris Alex is ‘a typical guy like me,’ residential care worker says

Determination and drive revealed in sports and work endeavours By Lisa Bailey Reflecting on a relationship with Chris Alex that has spanned approximately 16 years, Chris Giles says he is “a...

Pertinent forum grows from self-advocates’ questions

Committee identifies need for information on employment policy By Lisa Bailey A collaborative forum and an information pamphlet on a pertinent employment policy for people with developmental disabilities were sparked from...

Social enterprise generates interest and excitement

Crew members build on skills and contribute to economy and community By Lisa Bailey PosAbilities' newly launched social enterprise is generating interest in its services and excitement about present and future...

Service celebrates first hire

Skills and interest are pieces of puzzle to gainful employment By Lisa Bailey PosAbilities Employment Service’s team is celebrating the first hiring of a person they support. ...

Love for her son inspires mother’s dogged determination

Decades of advocacy fosters greater understanding and inclusion By Lisa Bailey If actions speak louder than words, then Nina Pickburn’s love for her son is deafening. ...

Shared disposition cements relationship

Program director says peer is ‘like a beacon’ for inclusion By Lisa Bailey A shared disposition to “see the beauty in every opportunity and in every person” forms part of the...

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