Get your ‘kindness’ on by doing random acts of kindness for neighbours, family, friends or the community. PLEASE remember to keep a safe 6 foot distance from others and follow all current BC and Canada health initiatives to avoid the …
Valentine’s Day Heart Wagon
Written by: Lesley Thorsell, Community Connector, inclusion Powell River Society Seeing the Valentine’s Day wagon with paper hearts hanging off of it reminded me of when my family had moved to Powell River back in the 1970’s. My mum wanted …
The Positive Postcard Project
Contributed by Christine Townley, Community Connector, iPRS Inspired by the 100 in 1 day events, “The Positive Postcard Project” has been running for 5 years. The project is a simple concept with multi-faceted impacts: We set up a table in …
Let’s Get Real
Let’s Get Real is A community of people with developmental disabilities who live in the Lower Mainland and meet on a monthly basis to connect with potential partners, explore romantic relationships, and have fun! Our Vision Let’s Get Real aims …
The abOUT Community Collaboration Group
Colin Darge is a gay man with diverse abilities. He is the co-founder of abOUT, a social and support group for LGBTQ+ people labeled with Intellectual Disabilities. Colin lives in Vancouver and spends a lot of his time on the …
Transitions, Employment, and Community: Connecting with the Vancouver School Board
Transitioning from a youth to an adult can be a tricky time of life for people receiving support services. Often, sights are set on preparing youth for the work force and learning new skills for navigating life after high school. …