Month: April 2019
This past week, parents across Canada were joining an Ottawa father who was pushing for autism therapy and highlighting that autism should be treated as a national health crisis. Mark Chapeskie …
A couple in Hope have launched a new website to provide a range of information for individuals with special needs so they can respond in the event of an emergency.The …
A mother and an advocate for inclusive education is taking a stand in terms of classroom violence. Her thoughts are that violence in the education system is having repercussions outside …
A new online training module developed by the Canucks Autism Network (CAN) has been introduced with the Port Moody Police force. It will give Port Moody Police tools when engaging with …
Finding appropriate, affordable housing can tough for anyone in the Lower Mainland, but for people living with developmental disabilities, those challenges can often be greater. With that in mind, the …
The employment rate for Canadian adults with autism is just 14%, according to a 2012 study. The article mentions a number of examples of individuals, most who are educated, that …
Back in June, we highlighted a documentary called Love, Hope & Autism. If you had a chance to watch the documentary from our blog, it really does help to shed …
The City of Coquitlam is offering Everyone Welcome Inclusive Programming for drop-in sports. Individuals and their support workers, family or friends can come play a variety of different sports such …
A very enlightening story about the power of inclusion in the workplace. The article mentions how sometimes it just takes a moment to realize certain things. For Sam Benamron, that …
…if their child has just been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) With it being World Autism Awareness Month, it\’s important to raise acceptance and understanding for autism. At CVS, …
Month: April 2019
Ottawa Father\’s Petition to Add Autism Therapy to Canada Health Act Drives Nationwide Support
Posted: April 18, 2019 by cvsadmin
This past week, parents across Canada were joining an Ottawa father who was pushing for autism therapy and highlighting that autism should be treated as a national health crisis. Mark Chapeskie …
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Special Needs Emergency Preparedness Website Launches
Posted: April 18, 2019 by cvsadmin
A couple in Hope have launched a new website to provide a range of information for individuals with special needs so they can respond in the event of an emergency.The …
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Promoting Inclusive Education
Posted: April 18, 2019 by cvsadmin
A mother and an advocate for inclusive education is taking a stand in terms of classroom violence. Her thoughts are that violence in the education system is having repercussions outside …
Category: Information
Port Moody Police Introduces Autism Training Program
Posted: April 11, 2019 by cvsadmin
A new online training module developed by the Canucks Autism Network (CAN) has been introduced with the Port Moody Police force. It will give Port Moody Police tools when engaging with …
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New Affordable Housing Units Aim to Help Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Posted: April 11, 2019 by cvsadmin
Finding appropriate, affordable housing can tough for anyone in the Lower Mainland, but for people living with developmental disabilities, those challenges can often be greater. With that in mind, the …
Category: Information
Spectrum Works Job Fair in Richmond Breaks Down Barriers for People with Autism
Posted: April 10, 2019 by cvsadmin
The employment rate for Canadian adults with autism is just 14%, according to a 2012 study. The article mentions a number of examples of individuals, most who are educated, that …
Category: Information
How to Connect with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Posted: April 10, 2019 by cvsadmin
Back in June, we highlighted a documentary called Love, Hope & Autism. If you had a chance to watch the documentary from our blog, it really does help to shed …
Category: Information
Drop-in Sports at the City of Coquitlam
Posted: April 10, 2019 by cvsadmin
The City of Coquitlam is offering Everyone Welcome Inclusive Programming for drop-in sports. Individuals and their support workers, family or friends can come play a variety of different sports such …
Category: Information
The Benefits of an Inclusive Workplace
Posted: April 5, 2019 by cvsadmin
A very enlightening story about the power of inclusion in the workplace. The article mentions how sometimes it just takes a moment to realize certain things. For Sam Benamron, that …
Category: Information
8 Things Parents Should Know….
Posted: April 4, 2019 by cvsadmin
…if their child has just been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) With it being World Autism Awareness Month, it\’s important to raise acceptance and understanding for autism. At CVS, …
Category: Information
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