By Tammy Van der Kamp When an issue stinks too much to ignore, maybe it’s time to stop ignoring it BC needs Wrongful Death reform. A Wrongful Death Act would recognize that the anguish of losing a loved one through Wrongful Death – medical malpractice or drunk driving, for instance – devastates families, and that […]
EATI: DID YOU KNOW?
Call EATI 1-877-333-7554 or visit www.bcpsn.org Staff or a Super Navigator will help determine your eligibility, guide you through the Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative (EATI) application progress and provide information and referral services for equipment and assistive devices. EATI funding is available for BC residents with disabilities who have employment or volunteer goals […]
Human Library – A Unique Learning Experience
On May 4, CPABC Family & Individual Support Worker Tammy van der Kamp took part in Lochdale Elementary School’s Living Library event. The Living Library is an innovative, interactive learning experience, designed to foster understanding of real human diversity. Living Books take aim at issues like racial and religious biases and other common prejudices based […]
CPABC & United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
In June of 2008, the CPABC became an official international affiliate of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP). UCP was founded by parents in 1949. It has been committed for more than 55 years to change and progress for people with disabilities. UCP has become a strong force in advocacy. Its network of affiliates, both across the […]
Karate Kid
By Tammy Van der Kamp Many of us, when we think of the martial arts, think first of the kinds of movies made popular by Jackie Chan, where the good guy’s noble character is matched by his almost superhuman strength, speed, and grace. We don’t think of a kid from a small town in BC, […]
