Innovation

We engage in social innovation through community-based projects and partnerships that help to improve the lives of those living with disabilities.

Education

We offer educational initiatives designed for individuals, families and organizations, including workshops, courses, retreats, publications and resources.

Leadership

We provide collaborative leadership by convening a diverse group of stakeholders to encourage public policy reform and system transformation.

News, Stories & Updates

Sep
09

People With Disabilities Should Be Leaders In Implementing Accessibility

By Al Etmanski The recently proposed Accessible Canada Act and the just released Senate report on …
Aug
20

Can Care-Giving Ever Be a Form of Self-Care? Maybe!

by Donna Thomson This afternoon I pulled our daughter close in a long embrace …
Jun
28

A Big Step Towards Inclusive Communities: The Accessible Canada Act

Standing with our allies in the Family Movement, Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) and …
May
10

“Lives Too Easily ‘Written Off’: A Family Advocate Argues for Robust MAiD Monitoring”

By Donna Thomson, Advisor for the Vulnerable Person Standard In 2005, our son Nicholas was …

Upcoming Events

Wills, Trusts & Estates Planning Workshop

October 27, November 8, December 6
Learn how to arrange your estate, prepare a will, and set up a trust for your loved one with a disability

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning WEBINAR

October 18, November 5, November 19
We are currently developing an online version of our Wills, Trusts and Estates workshop. During the pilot phase of this project, we'll be offering 4 webinars, specifically for people living in BC, outside of the Lower Mainland.

Personal Support Network Facilitation: Online

October 29 - December 9
This online course, designed for individuals working with or living with people who are socially isolated, will teach you how to develop meaningful relationships and stay connected to your community

The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Info Session

IN-HOUSE: October 20, November 13, December 4 ; TELE-SEMINARS: October 15, November 6, November 27
This free workshop provides information on opening, managing and benefiting from an RDSP. We host both in-person sessions at our office in Vancouver and tele-seminars which can be attended from anywhere in Canada.