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Our mission is to foster genuine connections within the disability community and advocate for inclusivity, acceptance, and understanding in the Columbia Valley for those with diverse abilities.

The Value of Family-to-Family ConnectionsNovember 3, 2026 at 7pm EST 4 Pacific.Supporting a family member with a disabil...
10/20/2026

The Value of Family-to-Family Connections
November 3, 2026 at 7pm EST 4 Pacific.
Supporting a family member with a disability can often feel isolating, making it challenging to navigate the journey alone. You may have found various resources and support services, but not necessarily a community of people who truly understand your experiences and make you feel seen, heard, and understood.
Finding spaces where you don’t have to explain yourself or your life, and where you can connect with other families with similar experiences, can be a great relief—helping you feel less isolated and fostering a genuine sense of belonging.

Join us for this updated webcast, featuring special guests Ben Postmus and Connie Burns, as we explore the transformative power of families connecting with one another. Sharing their experiences and insights, our guests will highlight how family connections foster resilience, courage, advocacy, empowerment, and creative innovation.

To Register.
https://www.planningnetwork.ca/events/the-value-of-family-to-family-connections

Wonderful Wednesday- For The Love of Grankids. 6Pm Pacific. 7Pm Mountain.Grandparents raising grandchildren with disabil...
10/20/2026

Wonderful Wednesday- For The Love of Grankids. 6Pm Pacific. 7Pm Mountain.
Grandparents raising grandchildren with disabilities face financial strain, emotional challenges, and increased stress but are also a vital support system for their families, offering love, safety, and advocacy for the child. Join in a safe place to discuss , share, support.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WEhsKvxlSES-_QaAf8d_2g

Tickets are Still available ....but going FAST !$10.00 eachetransfer available.
10/18/2026

Tickets are Still available ....but going FAST !
$10.00 each
etransfer available.

Empowering Dads. Involves increasing father involvement through resources, community, and support to strengthen families...
10/16/2026

Empowering Dads. Involves increasing father involvement through resources, community, and support to strengthen families well-being. Create a supportive community where dads of children with disabilities can connect, share experiences, and offer mutual support.
This is a national group for DADS. Sunday evenings- 5Pm Mountain.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vvRUyoRQQ-ytdLgbCxHEXA

10/16/2026

I would like to thank Lisa Lehr and Ben Postmus for stepping up to take over the group!
❤️ Cynthia

10/16/2026

Applications are now open for the Disability Alliance of BC grant.

BC non-profits are eligible to apply for funding of up to $40,000.

Eligible projects:
-Accessible employment;
-Accessible emergency planning and response;
-Accessible arts, culture and tourism;
-Accessible sports and recreation;
-Accessible education and learning;
-Accessible community participation.

The deadline to apply is September 11 @ 12PM PST. Learn more and apply for the grant here: disabilityalliancebc.org/program/accessibility-projects/

It’s Time to Pass the Torch! ❤️After six wonderful years of running our group, organizing events, and creating opportuni...
09/24/2026

It’s Time to Pass the Torch! ❤️

After six wonderful years of running our group, organizing events, and creating opportunities for meetups and connection, I feel it’s time for me to take a step back.

I absolutely love our disability community and am so grateful for all the incredible people I’ve had the opportunity to meet, connect with, and build relationships with over the years. This group has brought so much meaning to my life, and I’m thankful to have been a part of it.

With that being said, I’m ready to take a break, take a breath, and make space for another amazing human to step in and take the reins! ❤️

Would you be interested in running the group? If you’d love to get involved, help organize events, and continue building a supportive and inclusive community, please send me a message or comment below, and I’ll reach out.

Thank you for being part of this community and for making the last six years so special.

With love,

Cynthia ❤️

09/18/2026

As a new school year begins, there's a renewed opportunity to strengthen inclusive child care in BC.

The provincial government is expanding access to child care on school grounds, and it's essential that the experiences and needs of children with disabilities are part of the conversation from the start.

That's why Inclusion BC and BC Complex Kids have sent a letter to trustees and superintendents in all 60 school districts across the province, calling for truly inclusive child care spaces where every child can belong and thrive.

Learn more about why inclusive child care matters and read our letter in our latest blog: Read the blog: https://inclusionbc.org/a-new-school-year/

09/18/2026

Facing barriers to inclusion in child care? We have a new resource for you.

For parents of children with disabilities, finding and keeping child care can come with extra challenges. You may be told there isn’t space, fewer hours are available, or that staff don’t have the training or resources to support your child.

Our new resource, Navigating Barriers to Inclusion in Child Care: How Parents Can Advocate, offers practical ideas to help you understand barriers, have constructive conversations, and work together with child care providers and support teams to find solutions.

Advocacy and collaboration can go hand in hand. Every child deserves the opportunity to participate, learn, play and grow alongside their peers.

📖 Find it here:https://inclusionbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Child-Care-Advocacy-Resource-Aug-2026-V3.pdf

09/06/2026

This is powerful ❤️

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