On September 14, with the help of facilitator Karen Chan and friends, the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC’s Youth Without Limits support group put the spotlight on the topic of adapted fashion. Many people with disabilities have different needs when it comes to wearing fashionable clothing. On the Table Karen, an aspiring fashion designer who […]
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Dear members: “Straw ban” stigma and response
Dear members, Thank you so much for sharing your concerns with us and responding to our posts about the proposed “straw ban” in the city of Vancouver and making this one of our most engaging stories. Stigma and strategy The “ban” (part of the City of Vancouver’s Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy) is not scheduled to […]
Cerebral Palsy Association of BC announces launch of new campaign
Are you the parent, guardian or caregiver of a child that has been recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy? Are you looking for resources to help your child live a Life Without Limits? The first few years of parenting a child with cerebral palsy can be the most challenging, frightening and lonely. The Cerebral Palsy Association […]
Call for affordable transit for Vancouver youth
A new campaign is calling for affordable transit including free access to transit for children ages 0 to 18 Named #AllOnBoard, the campaign is supported by BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, the Single Mothers’ Alliance, and Project People Power, and seeks to ensure vulnerable minors and elders have equal access to transit through government support. Why […]
My Challenges and Obstacles as a Young Woman With Cerebral Palsy
(This story was shared in response to our Youth Blog call for submissions. All opinions are those of the writer. Please share your story!) By Tylia Flores Waking up in pain and needing help to get out bed is all too typical for me. When you are born with a disability, you’re bound to face […]
