Our Stories
Jean Houston, in a speech called, “Human Choice and Human Possibility” at the Choices for the Future Symposium in 1987 asked: “Can you join your story to the larger story that is yearning to reach into you?” For people with disabilities, many of whom were still in the process of moving from institutions back to their communities, with the support of their families and friends, it was a particularly meaningful question because in those places stories were lost. We believe, with David Pitonyak, that part of our support role is helping people “hold their stories.” These are some of our stories, and you’ll find others on our facebook pages and in our blogs. Please feel free to share them, comment and send us your own.
Best Wishes in your retirement, Carlos!
Carlos Costa retired this week after fourteen years service at Spectrum. Continue reading
Barb’s New Book – Surviving A Storm
Barb Westfield has published her life story in a new book named Surviving a Storm. Continue reading
WOW! CLBC and Spectrum Recognize Employer
We are pleased to be hosting an awards ceremony at our office tomorrow (Friday, Dec 7, 2012). Nevada nominated his employer, Chris Kamachi of Digital Toys, for a WOW!clbc Award and they were selected as winners from among 100 applications. Continue reading
Spectrum’s 2012 Annual Report Posted
Our 25th Anniversary Annual Report has been presented to our Annual General Meeting and is available on our website. Continue reading
Pre-Order The ABC’s of Ability: an ABC book about the lives of adults with disabilities from Spectrum Press
The ABC’s of Ability: an ABC book about the lives of adults with disabilities created by SUSAN POWELL, photographs by Larry Wells in collaboration with Cheryl Fryfield, Siobhan Harris, Sky Hendsbee, Tricia Lins, Peter Russell, Christina Tomingas Foreword by Annabel … Continue reading
Linda’s Vacation with her Sister
Here’s a great video slideshow of Linda’s recent vacation to Osoyoos with her sister Randi and supporters Li and Emily. Linda’s Osoyoos Vacation Slide Show Linda enjoys getting away and really enjoys having her sister along. A few years ago, … Continue reading
Shirlane Colban: How I met my friend Marion
I met my good friend Marion in the elevator. We both lived in the same apartment building and always saw each other in the elevator but only said “hi”. One day I decided I wanted to know her outside of … Continue reading
Shirlane Colban: my surprising birthday
“I am happy to say I just celebrated my 40 years young birthday. The celebration started the day before my birthday on March 14. When I woke in the morning my overnight bag was packed and by the door?? Was … Continue reading
Vicky Bassett: My Life With Having To Have Staff
When I started living in group homes it was very confusing. My mom always wanted me to think for myself. She made me do things for myself. But my staff at the group home were bossy. My room mates were … Continue reading
Jayson Talibis
Jayson joined the Spectrum family in September 2010. A team, consisting of a roommate and 1:1 staff was created to support Jayson and in November he moved into his own home in Surrey. The support of CBI continued and has … Continue reading