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, …
According to a 2018 report by the Canada FASD Research Network, an estimated 1.5 million Canadians have FASD. That\’s about 4% of the country\’s population. For children in welfare or foster …
Posted: April 18, 2019 by cvsadmin
Special Needs Emergency Preparedness Website Launches
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 …
Posted: April 18, 2019 by cvsadmin
Promoting Inclusive Education
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 …
Posted: April 11, 2019 by cvsadmin
Port Moody Police Introduces Autism Training Program
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 …
Posted: April 11, 2019 by cvsadmin
New Affordable Housing Units Aim to Help Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
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 …
Posted: April 10, 2019 by cvsadmin
Spectrum Works Job Fair in Richmond Breaks Down Barriers for People with Autism
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 …
Posted: April 10, 2019 by cvsadmin
How to Connect with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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 …
Posted: April 10, 2019 by cvsadmin
Drop-in Sports at the City of Coquitlam
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 …
Posted: April 5, 2019 by cvsadmin
The Benefits of an Inclusive Workplace
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 …
Posted: April 4, 2019 by cvsadmin
8 Things Parents Should Know….
…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, …
Posted: April 4, 2019 by cvsadmin
The Loneliness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
According to a 2018 report by the Canada FASD Research Network, an estimated 1.5 million Canadians have FASD. That\’s about 4% of the country\’s population. For children in welfare or foster …
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