Month: October 2018
The Vancouver Sun published an article on October 28th related to the power of inclusion in the workplace. The concept of the story is that when employers turn disability to …
We wanted to share this article posted by the CBC that highlights the lessons a mom of a special needs child. She notes \”I wasn\’t prepared for your crinkle-nose smile, …
Shared Living & Specialized Children\’s Residential have been through a few changes over the past couple of months. We wanted to take the time to introduce the new organization of …
familyWORKs is having its next meeting on Thursday, November 29th from 7-8:30pm to discuss PATH – a Personal Planning Process. Please click on the poster below for further information. To register either email …
Inclusion BC recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Karla Verschoor as Executive Director. Karla Verschoor has been with Inclusion BC since 2006, when she joined the organization as …
A Global News article highlighted that a mother of a West Vancouver boy with autism faced her insurance provider cancelling her policy after her teenage son had a meltdown and did …
CVS is proud to announce that is has been nominated again for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. We have been nominated in the category of Not-for-Profit of …
This week it was announced that survivors of Woodlands who lived at the institution before 1974 have begun receiving compensation payments from the Province. This comes following the Province\’s announcement in …
The provincial government is funding a Complex Medical Dental (CMD) pilot project led by the BC Dental Association (BCDA). The pilot will create new opportunities to receive dental coverage for …
UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) recently made headlines about a new line of clothing specifically tailored for children with disabilities. The garments are made with extra space for casts and …
Month: October 2018
Inclusion in Employment – a Win/Win Situation
Posted: October 31, 2018 by cvsadmin
The Vancouver Sun published an article on October 28th related to the power of inclusion in the workplace. The concept of the story is that when employers turn disability to …
Category: Information
A Letter to My Special Needs Child
Posted: October 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
We wanted to share this article posted by the CBC that highlights the lessons a mom of a special needs child. She notes \”I wasn\’t prepared for your crinkle-nose smile, …
Category: Information
Changes to the Shared Living & Specialized Children\’s Residential Teams
Posted: October 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
Shared Living & Specialized Children\’s Residential have been through a few changes over the past couple of months. We wanted to take the time to introduce the new organization of …
Category: Information
familyWORKS
Posted: October 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
familyWORKs is having its next meeting on Thursday, November 29th from 7-8:30pm to discuss PATH – a Personal Planning Process. Please click on the poster below for further information. To register either email …
Category: Events
Inclusion BC names Karla Verschoor as new Executive Director
Posted: October 12, 2018 by cvsadmin
Inclusion BC recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Karla Verschoor as Executive Director. Karla Verschoor has been with Inclusion BC since 2006, when she joined the organization as …
Category: Information
BC Woman Threatened with Loss of Insurance after Son Damages Home
Posted: October 12, 2018 by cvsadmin
A Global News article highlighted that a mother of a West Vancouver boy with autism faced her insurance provider cancelling her policy after her teenage son had a meltdown and did …
Category: Information
CVS Nominated for Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
Posted: October 12, 2018 by cvsadmin
CVS is proud to announce that is has been nominated again for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. We have been nominated in the category of Not-for-Profit of …
Category: Events
Woodlands Survivors Start Receiving Compensation from the Province
Posted: October 12, 2018 by cvsadmin
This week it was announced that survivors of Woodlands who lived at the institution before 1974 have begun receiving compensation payments from the Province. This comes following the Province\’s announcement in …
Category: Information
BC Dental Associations\’ Complex Medical Dental Pilot Program
Posted: October 5, 2018 by cvsadmin
The provincial government is funding a Complex Medical Dental (CMD) pilot project led by the BC Dental Association (BCDA). The pilot will create new opportunities to receive dental coverage for …
Category: Information
Popular UK Retailer Launches an Inclusive Line of Clothing for Children
Posted: October 5, 2018 by cvsadmin
UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) recently made headlines about a new line of clothing specifically tailored for children with disabilities. The garments are made with extra space for casts and …
Category: Information
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