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 …
An interesting article and discussion on CBC Radio published at the end of November about Justin Clark, an individual born with cerebral palsy, who sued his parents for the right …
As an article featured on CTV highlighted, the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) has launched a campaign calling for people with Down syndrome to be put on the endangered species …
A touching story about Bob Hebert from Selkirk, Manitoba – a town just on the outskirts of Winnipeg. It highlights how Hebert is a man living with intellectual disabilities but …
We are excited to support 4 families this year through our Christmas Hamper program. We wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has supported us over the years. …
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 …
Posted: December 14, 2018 by cvsadmin
The Province of BC Introduces Positive Changes to Crisis Supplements
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 …
Posted: December 11, 2018 by cvsadmin
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from CVS
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 …
Posted: December 4, 2018 by cvsadmin
Celebrating Justin Clark & His Fight for Independence
An interesting article and discussion on CBC Radio published at the end of November about Justin Clark, an individual born with cerebral palsy, who sued his parents for the right …
Posted: November 16, 2018 by cvsadmin
Canadian Down Syndrome Society Seeking Public Support for a Petition
As an article featured on CTV highlighted, the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) has launched a campaign calling for people with Down syndrome to be put on the endangered species …
Posted: November 16, 2018 by cvsadmin
Citizen of the Year
A touching story about Bob Hebert from Selkirk, Manitoba – a town just on the outskirts of Winnipeg. It highlights how Hebert is a man living with intellectual disabilities but …
Posted: November 9, 2018 by cvsadmin
Christmas Hampers – We Need your Help!
We are excited to support 4 families this year through our Christmas Hamper program. We wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has supported us over the years. …
Posted: November 8, 2018 by cvsadmin
We Made the A-List
CVS is very grateful for all the support we have in our community. Early in the Fall, we were so excited to find out that we were voted as …
Posted: October 31, 2018 by cvsadmin
Inclusion in Employment – a Win/Win Situation
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 …
Posted: October 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
A Letter to My Special Needs Child
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, …
Posted: October 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
Changes to the Shared Living & Specialized Children\’s Residential Teams
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 …
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