An interesting article about Tristan Lederman, a man born hydrocephalic who had cerebral palsy. He could not see, walk or do anything for himself, relying on his parents and at-home caregivers for all …
Global News reported that B.C. Children’s Hospital says it is working to meet a key recommendation made by B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth when it comes to autism assessment …
A number of national newspapers published stories last week highlighting the holes in current funding for the B.C. child welfare system. CBC News noted that advocates are stating the system …
Disability Alliance BC recently sent a communication out to its partners highlighting that, effective December 1, 2018, the province of BC has introduced several positive changes to Crisis Supplements for …
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the CVS community – our members, families, staff and friends – a Merry Christmas. All of us hope you …
An interesting article and discussion on CBC Radio published at the end of November about Justin Clark, an individual born with cerebral palsy, who sued his parents for the right …
As an article featured on CTV highlighted, the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) has launched a campaign calling for people with Down syndrome to be put on the endangered species …
A touching story about Bob Hebert from Selkirk, Manitoba – a town just on the outskirts of Winnipeg. It highlights how Hebert is a man living with intellectual disabilities but …
We are excited to support 4 families this year through our Christmas Hamper program. We wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has supported us over the years. …
Posted: December 20, 2018 by cvsadmin
Toronto Family Fights for Better End-of-life Care for People with Severe Disabilities
An interesting article about Tristan Lederman, a man born hydrocephalic who had cerebral palsy. He could not see, walk or do anything for himself, relying on his parents and at-home caregivers for all …
Posted: December 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
B.C. Children\’s Hospital Working to Reduce Autism Assessment Wait Times
Global News reported that B.C. Children’s Hospital says it is working to meet a key recommendation made by B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth when it comes to autism assessment …
Posted: December 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
B.C. Child Welfare Advocates are Calling for Funding Reforms
A number of national newspapers published stories last week highlighting the holes in current funding for the B.C. child welfare system. CBC News noted that advocates are stating the system …
Posted: December 14, 2018 by cvsadmin
The Province of BC Introduces Positive Changes to Crisis Supplements
Disability Alliance BC recently sent a communication out to its partners highlighting that, effective December 1, 2018, the province of BC has introduced several positive changes to Crisis Supplements for …
Posted: December 11, 2018 by cvsadmin
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from CVS
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the CVS community – our members, families, staff and friends – a Merry Christmas. All of us hope you …
Posted: December 4, 2018 by cvsadmin
Celebrating Justin Clark & His Fight for Independence
An interesting article and discussion on CBC Radio published at the end of November about Justin Clark, an individual born with cerebral palsy, who sued his parents for the right …
Posted: November 16, 2018 by cvsadmin
Canadian Down Syndrome Society Seeking Public Support for a Petition
As an article featured on CTV highlighted, the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) has launched a campaign calling for people with Down syndrome to be put on the endangered species …
Posted: November 16, 2018 by cvsadmin
Citizen of the Year
A touching story about Bob Hebert from Selkirk, Manitoba – a town just on the outskirts of Winnipeg. It highlights how Hebert is a man living with intellectual disabilities but …
Posted: November 9, 2018 by cvsadmin
Christmas Hampers – We Need your Help!
We are excited to support 4 families this year through our Christmas Hamper program. We wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has supported us over the years. …
Posted: November 8, 2018 by cvsadmin
We Made the A-List
CVS is very grateful for all the support we have in our community. Early in the Fall, we were so excited to find out that we were voted as …
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