I was sitting with Sadie, who was in my manual chair lulled to a kind of sleepy reverie by the sun and the sounds, and watching Joe and Ruby in the line up to get into the Zipper, a ride a Canada’s National Exhibition. They were talking and laughing and excited about going on the […]
We had just finished purchasing a new computer. It was a good experience shopping, the clerk recognized and spoke to me as the primary decision maker regarding the purchaser. Joe uses the computer but is not on friendly terms with it and uses it begrudgingly, I am not afraid of it and use it as […]
We had just finished purchasing a new computer. It was a good experience shopping, the clerk recognized and spoke to me as the primary decision maker regarding the purchaser. Joe uses the computer but is not on friendly terms with it and uses it begrudgingly, I am not afraid of it and use it as […]
People are funny. Right now the Toronto International Film Festival is underway and we are inundated with reports of stars and directors and writers visiting the city and walking (exclusively by the way) the red carpet. Joe and I are immune to this. We see lineup and people rushing around to screening but other than […]
Summary: On September 15, Finance Minister Michael de Jong presented BC’s Fiscal Update, signaling that the government is looking at PWD rates in the next provincial budget. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Westminster, B.C. – On September 15, Finance Minister Michael de Jong presented BC’s Fiscal Update, signaling that the government is looking at PWD rates […]
Hi! My name is Shea Velestuk. When I was a baby I was floppy and low muscle toned and then I got tested for this rare condition PWS – Prader Willi Syndrome, and it came back negative. When I moved to Mission, British Columbia I was overweight and we didn’t know why, so we went […]
The Government of B.C. is committing $500 million to ensure more British Columbian families have access to affordable rental housing, the largest housing investment in a single year by any province in Canada. A total of 2,900 rental units will be created, in partnership with non-profit societies, local governments, government agencies, community organizations and […]
Cheyenne has now graduated and we are hoping that she can find employment. This summer Cheyenne went to her first Summer Games in Abbotsford there she did five races in swimming and she came back with a bronze medal! She had fun there making friends and watching other races. Over the summer Cheyenne has also […]
Get started Medicines can help you manage your health, but only if you take them correctly. If you’re having problems taking your medicine as prescribed, try thinking about why you’re having trouble. You might not be sure why your medicine is important or if it is working. Maybe you just can’t remember to take your […]
Hi Everyone, September has arrived with the usual flourish. Or perhaps tornado. I hope you all had some rest this summer. I want to update you all on a few important developments: Community Inclusion Advocate – the position has been posted and we are recruiting for a 4 day/week position . […]
