People with disabilities are disproportionately bullied by their peers. Cerebral Palsy Association of BC launches #JustLikeYou campaign as part of 2017 National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week May 19th, 2017 — Charlie McMartin, a young man who lives with cerebral palsy, has a message he’d like to share: “Bullying hurts people’s feelings and lowers […]
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Youth with Disabilities in BC “Age Out” of Services: the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC’s Navigator program is Here to Help
April 5, 2017 – A new video shows the impact of the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia’s Youth Navigator program and the challenges faced by youth with disabilities in BC “ageing out” and transitioning from childhood to adult services. In much the same way as youth in foster care age out of services at […]
North Shore girl with CP rides bike for first time
14-year old girl with cerebral palsy rides bike for the first time, thanks to Cerebral Palsy Association of BC’s Life Without Limits Gala February 16, 2017 – A new adapted tricycle has made it possible for a 14-year old North Vancouver resident to ride a bike and enjoy outdoor recreation with her friends and family […]
Community event in North Van to deliver food, fun and first-hand stories about aging with a physical disability
August 8, 2016 – The Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia (CPABC) will offer inclusive summer fun and valuable information all in one evening at “Aging with a Disability – North Vancouver Community Connections” on Thursday, August 11 at the John Braithwaite Community Centre. The event includes a panel discussion on the popular topic “Aging […]
Community event in New West to deliver food, fun and first-hand stories about aging with a physical disability
August 2, 2016 – The Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia (CPABC) will offer inclusive summer fun and valuable information all in one evening at “Aging with a Disability – New Westminster Community Connections” on Thursday, August 4 at the Centennial Community Centre. The event includes a panel discussion on the popular topic “Aging with a […]
