By Melissa Lyon I was born with epilepsy and mild cerebral palsy. If I were to personify my disabilities this is how I would describe them. My epilepsy is a gigantic, moody bully with anger management problems who doesn’t know when to leave the party. My cerebral palsy is an uptight snob who is always […]
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Making an adapted fashion statement – Youth Without Limits
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 […]
Pre-Employment
Want to develop people skills? Interpersonal skills? Transferable skills? Would you like to get a feel for what it’s like in the workforce? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC’s pre-employment program is an excellent way to plan and take charge of YOUR future! This program is […]
Campership Program
Do you have any plans for summer 2017? Summer is right around the corner, and we want YOU to have the time of your life, because why not? The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC (CPABC) has sent 99 people with disabilities to camp over the past 8 years. These camp subsidies go towards camp fees, […]
Youth Support Group
On March 31,the Youth Without Limits Support Group met to discuss the topic of Reducing Stress and Depression through Community Engagement while Building Resiliency. People with disabilities often face feelings of stress and depression which can often be a result of social isolation. Guest speaker Marco Pasqua, who is an Ambassador presenter for the Rick […]
