The gift of water – benefits for people with cerebral palsy
By Dan Chalcraft Summer is a time for being active, spending more time outdoors and enjoying the warm sun. It is also a perfect time for staying hydrated with lots of water, and enjoying a swim to...
View ArticleDance Without Limits gets a warm review from La Source
Anick Dubé from La Source, a media outlet based in Vancouver, wrote about her enlightening experience at the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC’s Dance Without Limits program. To her, Dance Without...
View ArticleThe Gift of Play – Seeing through Limitations
An outstanding addition to the Life Without Limits Gala lineup is Nathan DeWitt, a former Paralympian who will be the keynote speaker for the evening. For those who may not know about Nathan’s history,...
View ArticleThe Gift of Play – Making Connections through Sport
On March 2nd, a seasoned communications professional will be a center of attention at our Life Without Limits Gala as an emcee. Our theme this year is Play Without Limits and we’ve been blessed with...
View ArticleA Sweet Gesture: Leon is our February Volunteer of the Month
During the end of 2016, Lord Byng Secondary School Student Leon Yang ran an extremely successful fundraiser to support the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC. He visited our office with his family to...
View ArticleNavigator for Youth Transitioning to Adult Services
Growing up is a hard thing to do, but by no means a bad thing. It’s time to start planning and taking autonomy for what your future will hold. The transition out of high school can be a difficult and...
View ArticlePre-Employment
Want to develop people skills? Interpersonal skills? Transferable skills? Would you like to get a feel for what it’s like in the workforce? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Cerebral...
View ArticleJason and Rand versus the world: Duo aims to be the world’s fastest...
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...
View ArticleUnofficial world record holders for half-marathon wheelchair tandem team...
“Level the playing field, Guinness World Records”: Unofficial world record holders for half-marathon wheelchair tandem team calls for fairness and inclusivity for people with disabilities June 27 –...
View ArticleFitness, aging and cerebral palsy will be the focus of the “Tea, Talk, and...
“Tea, Talk and Crumpets” is a new social and recreational outlet for seniors with disabilities, facilitated and organized by community members, and hosted by the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC. This...
View ArticleYour journey is just beginning: A letter to the parents of children with CP
By Tylia Flores To the parents who just found out their child has cerebral palsy: I know that this may be a hard pill to swallow, but your journey is just beginning. You probably will hear the word...
View ArticleChildren, youth and adults with disabilities in Kelowna can dance and stretch...
Children, youth and adults with disabilities can dance and stretch their way to health and fitness: Two new adapted recreation programs offered in Kelowna by the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC...
View ArticleOn the Matters of Health and Nutrition
By Taewon Kook Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia’s Youth Without Limits group meetings provide opportunities to discuss various topics from the perspectives of people with disabilities...
View ArticleMy Challenges and Obstacles as a Young Woman With Cerebral Palsy
(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 Waking up in pain and needing help to get out...
View ArticleFashion Without Limits: Diversity in Motion – Join us in a celebration of...
Our first-ever Fashion Without Limits: Diversity in Motion event will take place at the Old Orchard Hall in Port Moody, 6pm to 7:30pm on November 1st, 2017. Our event participants all come together...
View ArticleFashion Without Limits: Models with disabilities set to shine in adapted...
Media release October 27, 2017 – On November 1st, the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia (CPABC) will mark Canada’s 150th anniversary with Fashion Without Limits: Diversity in Motion, a...
View ArticleLower Mainland’s hardest working athletic duo and Guinness World Record...
Media release November 1st, 2017 – Tonight, the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC (CPABC) will be re-naming their Equipment Assistive Devices Fund the “Jason and Rand Fund” in recognition of two of...
View ArticleJason and Rand versus the world: Duo aims to be the world’s fastest...
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...
View ArticleUnofficial world record holders for half-marathon wheelchair tandem team...
“Level the playing field, Guinness World Records”: Unofficial world record holders for half-marathon wheelchair tandem team calls for fairness and inclusivity for people with disabilities June 27 –...
View ArticleFitness, aging and cerebral palsy will be the focus of the “Tea, Talk, and...
“Tea, Talk and Crumpets” is a new social and recreational outlet for seniors with disabilities, facilitated and organized by community members, and hosted by the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC. This...
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