It was announced this week that TransLink will be implementing a new hands-free access program for users who aren\’t physically able to tap a Compass Card at SkyTrain fare gates. This …
At Community Ventures Society (CVS), we are committed to inclusion. We know that when people are able to work in their community it promotes economic and social inclusion. At CVS, …
Please join me in congratulating Scott Bewley for his appointment to the position of Senior Director of Operations at Kinsight (formerly the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living). Scott\’s last …
NPR launched a radio series on January 8th, detailing its investigation on a silent epidemic occurring across America. The audio episodes share stories of victims of abuse and crime and highlight …
Disability Alliance BC recently announced that it has created new resources for people with disabilities who are victims of crime. We have created reader-friendly, ASL and captioned videos on different …
Thank you to Open Future Learning who shared this great video from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society with us. While the video uses some strong language, it presents a very …
We wanted to share a recent post from Inclusion BC about a 7-minute documentary it produced called Sherwin Strong: Disability Pride 2017. This documentary, that premiered at the screenings across …
A recent report has shown that many seniors and people with disabilities are struggling in terms of housing across BC. An advocate for people with disabilities, Liz Barnett, Executive Director of …
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 …
As Maclean\’s magazine reported on December 7th, many Canadians with disabilities who decided to save for their future are in limbo at the moment. This comes after changes to Disability …
Posted: January 25, 2018 by cvsadmin
TransLink Launches Universal Gate Access Program for People with Disabilities
It was announced this week that TransLink will be implementing a new hands-free access program for users who aren\’t physically able to tap a Compass Card at SkyTrain fare gates. This …
Posted: January 23, 2018 by cvsadmin
Million Dollar Sock Entrepreneur Inspiring a Community
At Community Ventures Society (CVS), we are committed to inclusion. We know that when people are able to work in their community it promotes economic and social inclusion. At CVS, …
Posted: January 22, 2018 by cvsadmin
Congratulations to Scott Bewley
Please join me in congratulating Scott Bewley for his appointment to the position of Senior Director of Operations at Kinsight (formerly the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living). Scott\’s last …
Posted: January 10, 2018 by cvsadmin
National Public Radio (NPR) Investigation Finds Hidden Epidemic of Sexual Assault
NPR launched a radio series on January 8th, detailing its investigation on a silent epidemic occurring across America. The audio episodes share stories of victims of abuse and crime and highlight …
Posted: January 10, 2018 by cvsadmin
Disability Alliance BC Announces New Resources
Disability Alliance BC recently announced that it has created new resources for people with disabilities who are victims of crime. We have created reader-friendly, ASL and captioned videos on different …
Posted: January 5, 2018 by cvsadmin
What Do You Say to Parents Who Just Had a Child with Down Syndrome?
Thank you to Open Future Learning who shared this great video from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society with us. While the video uses some strong language, it presents a very …
Posted: January 2, 2018 by cvsadmin
Disability Pride 2017
We wanted to share a recent post from Inclusion BC about a 7-minute documentary it produced called Sherwin Strong: Disability Pride 2017. This documentary, that premiered at the screenings across …
Posted: December 20, 2017 by cvsadmin
Helping People with Disabilities Find Suitable Housing
A recent report has shown that many seniors and people with disabilities are struggling in terms of housing across BC. An advocate for people with disabilities, Liz Barnett, Executive Director of …
Posted: December 19, 2017 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 14, 2017 by cvsadmin
Long-term Savings Plans Currently in Limbo for Canadians with Disabilities
As Maclean\’s magazine reported on December 7th, many Canadians with disabilities who decided to save for their future are in limbo at the moment. This comes after changes to Disability …
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