Public Announcements
Spectrum Society Fundraiser ~ September 11, 2012
Just Singin’ Round (JSR) Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Spectrum Society is partnering with Synergy Collective Society and will be hosting a fundraising showcase September 11, 2012 at the Rowing Club in Stanley Park. Synergy is a community-based organization that blends … Continue reading
Getting to Community – New Book from Susan Stanfield and Spectrum Press
An excerpt from Susan Stanfield’s upcoming new book Getting to Community: supporting people with developmental disabilities in their pursuit of the good life. For many years, we believed that a good life for someone with a developmental disability involved having … Continue reading
“When Families Take the Lead… anything is possible” an Imagine opportunity
Not hosted by Spectrum Learning, but a great opportunity for families, people with disabilities, advocates and supporters, organized by good friends of Spectrum. To download this document, click here: When Families Take the Lead… …anything is possible! You are … Continue reading
Interagency Social Media for Social Good Training and Creating Vibrant Learning Opportunities
We’ve had a couple of exciting meetings at which various organizations were represented and have booked Lee Anne Ragan of Rock, Paper, Scissors to come in for two days of training in social media, and then follow up with two … Continue reading
Sept 10-13, 2012 PATH: Co-facilitating person-centred planning with friends and family
Aaron Johannes and Shelley Nessman What is PATH? PATH is a process in which a facilitator and a graphic facilitator work with a focal person (or organization or team) and their supporters to create a vision of the best … Continue reading
Include Me! A conversation with Dr. Robert Shalock May 15 ~ Families
You are invited to… A Conversation with Dr. Robert Schalock Dr. Schalock is well known for his inspiring work on Quality of Life for all people. His framework explores 8 Domains of a person’s life including: Physical, Material & Emotional … Continue reading
Include Me! A conversation with Dr. Robert Shalock May14, 2012 ~ Individuals
You are invited to… A Conversation with Dr. Robert Schalock Dr. Schalock is well known for his inspiring work on Quality of Life for all people. His framework explores 8 areas of a person’s life including: Physical, Material & Emotional … Continue reading
Spectrum Launches our Walking Challenge
Starting on March 26, 2012, Spectrum is taking on a unique walking challenge to celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Join your team, track your daily steps, and collect enough team steps equivalent to walking across the Great Wall of … Continue reading
Greater Vancouver Zoo – Access Day – June 18, 2012
Again this year The Vancouver Greater Vancouver Zoo is offering their annual day where they invite people with disabilities to visit the zoo at a reduced rate with attendants getting in free. You can view their special events website for … Continue reading
Feb 8, 2012 – Social Media for Social Innovation
Hello friends. We are hosting an all day social media event at which several things are happening between noon and 8 p.m. The order or content might change between now and then, and it’s all pretty informal. Keep checking … Continue reading