Image description: A candy jar full of candies, including one gummy bear, drawn by Ruby and Sadie November 22, 2011 published on Canada.com Reprinted here by special request: In my hotel room in London, I turn on the evening news. Another story about the financial crisis that overshadows Europe. A news anchor furrows his […]
Image description: A fat guy in a wheelchair with the wheels leaving a blazing trail behind him. So, I wanted to take my new muscles, the ones no one can see but I can certainly notice, out for a spin. When not travelling and when not at work, I exclusively use my power […]
Image description: A gravestone with R.I.P. across the top then a drawing of a WheelTrans bus with the headlights Xed out . 3 beautiful red flowers adorn the top of the grave On the bus and strapped down. I was early, the bus was early, I’ve got a straight trip up, it’s […]
I had a post in mind for today. I wanted to write about something a little lighter, it’s not all grim after all. And besides, I felt a little vulnerable after writing yesterdays post and wanted to write something that didn’t engage so many emotions. And then … that got knocked right out of my […]
Image description: A drawing of an ear with an arrow pointing towards it with the word ‘meaning’ written above the arrow. Sometimes, I’m the one who wants your kindness. Sometimes, I’m the one who needs your understanding. Sometimes, I’m the one who expects you to share my rage. Sometimes. Being different means something. […]
Image description: Scene of the crime – a layout of the door to the left, then three pieces of furniture in a slight semi circle and the post just off centre to the right. Dave sits in a wheelchair between the post and the chair on the right. Are disabled people living, breathing versions of […]
Image description: A line drawing of a pillow with and indentation where the heat and shoulders were. The words ‘my pillow misses me’ are above and below the image. This morning when the alarm went off at a few minutes after 4, I woke from the most amazing dream. I bed was warm, I […]
Maureen’s mother raised her to make her own decisions and to live her own life. So for Maureen, the idea of being her own individualized funding agent and making decisions about who provides her services and when and how came naturally. The Individualized Funding Host Agency option allows people who want to direct how and […]
Lynne Barisoff’s son Jamie became a local celebrity after individualized funding helped him keep his stick on the ice. Today he works, cooks, keeps a balanced bank account and, that’s right, plays hockey, doing the things he values in life. The family has the flexibility to change his services when they feel like it. And […]
Hi my name is Jeff Stackhouse. You may know me from the hit films “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever” and “Josie and the Pussycats”. I’ve also been in every Faber Drive music video. I am an artist from Vancouver, a UFV BFA Grad and 2 time Arty Award Nominee for Most Outstanding Artist in the […]
