This past June I applied for a City of Coquitlam Access One card pass. You pay $10 a year and it’s sooooo worth it! You get free drop ins unlimited and two free classes a year. I’ve been working out in the gym three times a week and Aquafit twice a week. I started as […]
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We were down to one elevator. One was being repaired, the other was in service for people moving in. This is a difficult situation under any circumstance in a tall building like ours. Crowds get off and crowds are waiting to get on. I was in my wheelchair, Joe had given up waiting and went […]
I find it difficult to write about pain. Pain is, for me, an intensely private thing. I am not ashamed of living in constant pain, but even so, I fear telling people. I don’t know how they will react, what they with think or what assumptions they will make. When I tell someone about living […]
We had placed our order. After paying, I noticed, up on the corner shelf behind the cash register a brand of green tea that I had never tried. I asked the woman if I could have a cup of that tea, she smiled and nodded. I payed her and then set about waiting for it […]
Pathfinder is a popular role playing game that is helping individuals build confidence and connections in Kamloops. (Photo: Courtesy of Kristin Shoemaker via Creative Commons license) Every Thursday night Dan Seedhouse and Cory Doyle walk into ASK Wellness Society in Kamloops with their game faces on. They’re ready to battle their opponents in a table […]
On September 10, One Day Together in Topaz Park invites the South Vancouver Island community to come be part of an event where everyone feels included. From 10 am – 3 pm, come share food, dance to live music and enjoy fun activities at at this seventh annual community event. Throughout the day there will be music, children’s […]
THIS FROM CLBC WEBSITE Community Living BC (CLBC) recognizes that individuals with developmental disabilities are a part of the growing community of online users, especially through social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and that the Internet can be an unsafe place for people; particularly those who are more vulnerable. With this in mind, […]
This is from site called Mills Office Productivity Safe workplaces don’t happen by accident. They happen when safety is a primary concern and motivator for management and staff alike and when active steps are taken to plan a safe work environment. Want to make your workplace as safe as it can be? Follow these Top […]
This is from a site DDS safety net WEBSITE Print the full article here! All people, including those with developmental disabilities, make choices every day that can influence their health and safety. As a direct support professional, you can educate the individuals you support about different healthy choices they can make. You can also encourage […]
