Connecting with elementary students The staff at Cerebral Palsy Association of BC (CPABC) are always thrilled to receive feedback from students throughout the Lower Mainland who attend our Disability Awareness Program. This was certainly the case when we open up a large manilla envelope from Chantrell Creek Elementary School in Surrey. Inside, we found colourful […]
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Highlights From Annieville Elementary
By Tammy Van der Kamp How satisfying to find CPABC’s Disability Awareness Presentations for Elementary Schools are having a real impact on the way youngsters perceive a person who has a disability! The following excerpts were taken from letters sent to Tammy and PADS Service Dog Breeze from Grades Four and Five at Annieville Elementary […]
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 […]
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 […]
