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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Jillian Bleackley: Making dreams come true
“Surround yourself with positive people as much as you can. Don’t worry about the “naysayers” … you are an individual and must set your own course. Make your own choices that are right for you after considering the common good.” Young author Jillian Bleackley inspires us with her motivational words of positivity and perseverance. We are […]
Stepping up with accessible recreational facilities
STEPtember is in full swing and the need to get active is on the minds of many. Unfortunately, being fit can be challenging for a person with a disability because of inaccessible fitness facilities. Challenges and supports Many gyms lack accessible equipment and people with disabilities are often discouraged from using these spaces due to needing assistance. […]
Striving to live a Life Without Limits – Kim Do pursues website design
Life hasn’t always been easy for Kim Do, 32, who lives with cerebral palsy but has shown great perseverance to battle through his daily struggles and complete graphic design at the Art Institute of Vancouver. He did some web design courses at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and then moved on to […]
An Uplifting Perspective: Dr. Richard Beauchamp on Aging with a Disability
By Stacey Francis On July 6th, 2016 the Youth Without Limits support group was joined by Dr. Richard Beauchamp to engage in a much needed discussion on aging with cerebral palsy (CP). Dr. Richard Beauchamp is an orthopedic surgeon whose main practice surrounds neuromuscular diseases and cerebral palsy. Some of our participants are his former […]
