School, even on it’s own, has always presented major social, physical and intellectual challenges for students but for Taewon Kook, it became far more than that. He moved to Canada from South Korea as a teenager, where he found it difficult to adapt to an entirely different culture and learn a new language – all […]
Youth
PeerNet Spring workshops
PeerNetBC host a series of community workshops that occur twice per year. They are open to everyone, and offer an opportunity to network with people from various communities, groups and organizations. Upcoming workshops in May will explore topics such as facilitation skills, self-care and community engagement & leadership. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity […]
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 […]
Exceeding expectations – Lane Chevrier
In a sense, we’re allowing our brains to run and jump and fly in ways our bodies can’t” – Tanabe Bursary recipient Lane Chevrier Being born with cerebral palsy has presented challenges for 2015 Tanabe Bursary award winner Lane Chevrier, yet he has exceeded expectations by achieving good grades and living his Life Without Limits. […]
The Power of Martial Arts – Marcus Skerratt
On April 30, 2016, the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia will be launching a new martial arts/self defense program, called Self Defense Without Limits – in conjunction with Sirota’s Alchymy. For Marcus Skerratt, martial arts has provided an outlet to release negative energy and counter the rejection he’s faced in his life. That’s until […]
