Month: December 2018
An article published by the CBC highlighted that it is alleged that children and adults who lived at a provincially operated institution for Manitobans with intellectual disabilities suffered regular sexual and physical abuse …
An interesting article about Tristan Lederman, a man born hydrocephalic who had cerebral palsy. He could not see, walk or do anything for himself, relying on his parents and at-home caregivers for all …
Global News reported that B.C. Children’s Hospital says it is working to meet a key recommendation made by B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth when it comes to autism assessment …
A number of national newspapers published stories last week highlighting the holes in current funding for the B.C. child welfare system. CBC News noted that advocates are stating the system …
Community Living BC (CLBC) is running a Customized Employment Training in Kamloops from January 14th – 18th, 2019 and Annette Borrows will be facilitating the event. There are still some …
Disability Alliance BC recently sent a communication out to its partners highlighting that, effective December 1, 2018, the province of BC has introduced several positive changes to Crisis Supplements for …
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the CVS community – our members, families, staff and friends – a Merry Christmas. All of us hope you …
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Christmas Party on Friday, December 7th. It was a wonderful night celebrating the holidays as well as our 40th year here …
Community Ventures Society (CVS) had its annual staff awards this past Saturday, December 8th. It was a great night in that we acknowledged the hard work and dedication of our …
On Tuesday, November 27th, CVS hosted another successful Paint Night. We painted The Snowman – right in time for the holidays. Paint Night has become a fun event that is …
Month: December 2018
Manitoba lawsuit alleges intellectually disabled residents were sexually abused & starved
Posted: December 20, 2018 by cvsadmin
An article published by the CBC highlighted that it is alleged that children and adults who lived at a provincially operated institution for Manitobans with intellectual disabilities suffered regular sexual and physical abuse …
Category: Information
Toronto Family Fights for Better End-of-life Care for People with Severe Disabilities
Posted: December 20, 2018 by cvsadmin
An interesting article about Tristan Lederman, a man born hydrocephalic who had cerebral palsy. He could not see, walk or do anything for himself, relying on his parents and at-home caregivers for all …
Category: Information
B.C. Children\’s Hospital Working to Reduce Autism Assessment Wait Times
Posted: December 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
Global News reported that B.C. Children’s Hospital says it is working to meet a key recommendation made by B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth when it comes to autism assessment …
Category: Information
B.C. Child Welfare Advocates are Calling for Funding Reforms
Posted: December 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
A number of national newspapers published stories last week highlighting the holes in current funding for the B.C. child welfare system. CBC News noted that advocates are stating the system …
Category: Information
Seats Still Available for Customized Employment Training in Kamloops
Posted: December 14, 2018 by cvsadmin
Community Living BC (CLBC) is running a Customized Employment Training in Kamloops from January 14th – 18th, 2019 and Annette Borrows will be facilitating the event. There are still some …
Category: Events
The Province of BC Introduces Positive Changes to Crisis Supplements
Posted: December 14, 2018 by cvsadmin
Disability Alliance BC recently sent a communication out to its partners highlighting that, effective December 1, 2018, the province of BC has introduced several positive changes to Crisis Supplements for …
Category: Information
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from CVS
Posted: December 11, 2018 by cvsadmin
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the CVS community – our members, families, staff and friends – a Merry Christmas. All of us hope you …
Category: Information
Christmas Party 2018
Posted: December 11, 2018 by cvsadmin
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Christmas Party on Friday, December 7th. It was a wonderful night celebrating the holidays as well as our 40th year here …
Category: Events
2018 Staff Award Winners
Posted: December 11, 2018 by cvsadmin
Community Ventures Society (CVS) had its annual staff awards this past Saturday, December 8th. It was a great night in that we acknowledged the hard work and dedication of our …
Category: Events
Another Successful Paint Night
Posted: December 5, 2018 by cvsadmin
On Tuesday, November 27th, CVS hosted another successful Paint Night. We painted The Snowman – right in time for the holidays. Paint Night has become a fun event that is …
Category: Events
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