Monthly Archives: April 2016

WorkBC celebrates successful job-seekers as it marks its fourth anniversary

pursuing his dream despite a disability. John Lalonde didn’t want his hearing loss to keep him from pursuing his dream job as a bike mechanic. So he reached out to WorkBC (facebook.com) for help. They created a plan to help John manage his hearing loss, retain his job, and receive financial support for two hearing […]

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Jerry’s Life Story – Part 3 of 3

Jerry Laidlaw shares his life story in this 3 part video series. Jerry’s Life Story – Part 3 of 3

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Jerry’s Life Story – Part 2 or 3

Jerry Laidlaw shares his life story in this 3 part video series.  

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Jerry’s Life Story – Part 1 of 3

Jerry Laidlaw shares his life story in this 3 part video series.      

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Jake’s Story

ake Anthony is an actor and advocate – here he shares a bit about his love of acting. “not only did it become a hobby and a job that I love but it really became a big part of who I am…” sfx by: freesfx.co.uk/  

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My Story

Cliff is a proud father and self advocate. Here Cliff shares his story about being a parent and the people that have supported him along his journey of fatherhood.  

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Jo-Anne’s Story

Jo-Anne’s Story “Some people give you good advice – take it… follow your heart” Jo-Anne is a self advocate, mother, wife and leader; she has sat on many boards including B.C. People’s First. Here she shares a story about her family.

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Gerry’s Story

Gerry’s Story

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I Have a Dream

In my dream… “Disabilities are seen as an asset not a burden… I see great things… we have a dream and my god is it beautiful!” warning: contains coarse language  

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Kelowna Rotary club and local crusader recognized for making Kelowna a welcoming community

April 8th, 2016 The Kelowna Sunrise Rotary and local diverse ability crusader, Shelley DeCoste, have been breaking down the barriers and building strong partnerships with a goal to make Kelowna one of the most diverse and inclusive cities in the Province. They were both recognized for their efforts today with Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) […]

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