A Community of Belonging
More than half a million people in British Columbia self-identify as having a disability.
Who are they? They are our children, parents, family members, neighbours and co-workers. This means we ALL know someone who has a disability.
Here, meet some of the people that we know. People that we admire, respect and champion. People who – despite challenges – are realizing their dreams in a world of opportunity.
2017 Hero of Ability - Cora
Cora, a bright and funny four-year-old girl, has cerebral palsy. She is thriving today thanks to her unyielding spirt, hard work and support from her family and the Early Intervention and Supported Child Development team and Therapy Services.
2017 Hero of Ability - Colton
The Community Brain Injury Program for Children & Youth (CBIPCY) team at the BC Centre for Ability (Centre), worked closely and collaboratively with Colton to regain his speech and mobility after experiencing a cardiac arrest resulting in an anoxic/ischemic brain injury.
2017 Heroes of Ability - Gabby
Gabby is a soft-spoken, mild mannered 13 year old with a bright smile that lights up his whole face. He is actively participating in school, making friends and enjoys time teaching his family new skills thanks to the Stepping Stones Program at the BC Centre for Ability.
2017 Hero of Ability - Christina
Heroes of Ability 2016 - Liam
We are dedicated to helping families enhance their child’s development and ensuring the positive health of each child in the environment.
2016 Heroes of Ability - Richie
We are proud to offer a full spectrum of interdisciplinary therapy services to provide outstanding support to families and ensure that child has the ability to participate in their community as independently as possible.
2016 Heroes of Ability - Olivia
We are committed to working with families to ensure that they have the information, tools, interventions, and resources that best suits their child’s needs and helps enhance the child’s experiences.
2016 Heroes of Ability - Aiden
We believe that every child has an opportunity to be successful at life. We are devoted to educating families, professionals, and other service providers about complex developmental behavioural conditions and their behavioural symptoms, so that children or youth experience less frustration and more success.
2016 Heroes of Ability - Stanley
We believe that every person with disabilities is a valued member of the community, and are proud to have a variety of vocational services to help those who want to re-enter the workforce.
2014 Heroes of Ability - The Riley Family
To see five-year-old Kingston now, you wouldn’t guess he’s a little boy who might never have been able to talk.
2014 Heroes of Ability - The Misa Family
Focusing on what Angela likes to do, parents Shine and Sherwin Misa draw on Angela’s strengths and help expand her development.
2014 Heroes of Ability - Shelby
Disability can unexpectedly happen to anyone. A few years ago, healthy 16-year-old Shelby Swanson woke to her alarm clock like any other morning.
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