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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The Start of My Writing Journey
(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 It was the fall of 2010 that changed my life forever. I was a freshman in high school going through many changes in my life and just trying to […]
Jason and Rand versus the world: Duo aims to be the world’s fastest wheelchair tandem team in half-marathon
Jason and Rand versus the world Duo aims to be the world’s fastest wheelchair tandem team in half-marathon June 19, 2017 – A supersized Big Bird and Oscar wheelchair tandem team are aiming to bring home an unofficial world record on June 25, 2017. Friends Jason Cole and Rand Surbey are teaming up to push out […]
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, […]
Mehrnoush’s Scotiabank Challenge Story
Mehrnoush’s Challenge “I had never met anyone with cerebral palsy, so when I came here [I was] so surprised, many people [are] like me,” Mehrnoush Izadi admitted over coffee at a café in the United Kingdom building, where the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC’s office is currently situated. Born in Dubai, Mehrnoush immigrated to […]
