From the desk of Breeze, PADS Assistance Dog: It was an early start for us November 25, 2007. That Sunday morning dawned clear and cold, perfect weather for Rogers’ Santa Clause Parade through Downtown Vancouver. I knew something was up when Tammy (my handler) dressed me in a goofy red and green cape festooned […]
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CPABC Is “Changing Attitudes One Presentation at a Time”
Ever wondered… What an Assistance Dog does for a person with a disability? Can you pet or play with an Assistance Dog? How do people with disabilities use assistive devices to get around, perform daily tasks, and enjoy sports and hobbies? These are just a few of the questions answered during these informative presentations. Tammy […]
YPI CLEAN-UP CREW
By Tammy Van der Kamp In May, CPABC’s downtown Vancouver office welcomed four students from Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School’s Youth Philanthropy and Initiatives Program. (YPI) The YPI program was started in 2002 by the Toskan Casale Foundation; its goal is to provide high school students with a practical experience in community development. Students learn […]
Aging with a Disability: A Discussion
On January 10th, 2008, Tammy van der Kamp participated in a roundtable forum on aging with a disability, hosted by the British Columbia Paraplegic Association. The discussion was the brainchild of the Canadian Centre on Disability Studies, in partnership with advisory committees from here in BC, as well as Manitoba and Nova Scotia. The purpose […]
VANCOUVER GIRL GUIDE #4 TROOP PRESENTATION
On January 15, 2008, Tammy and I met with the #4 Girl Guide Troop, Vancouver. We met at General Gordon Elementary School in Kitsilano, where the Guides and their leaders invited us to talk about disability issues. I really enjoy doing these kinds of educational presentations, as they give me an opportunity to show off some […]
