July 2024

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with Pos-Abilities!

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the amazing contributions and achievements of people with disabilities. It's all about promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and the unique experiences of individuals with disabilities.

Pos-Abilities is on a mission to make life easier and more inclusive for everyone. We provide adaptive equipment and support to help people with disabilities live more independently and confidently.

Join Pos-Abilities in celebrating Disability Pride Month! Let’s come together to support and uplift our community, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to shine.

We have lots of events going on that directly help support and make a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. Read through our highlighted portions of this newsletter to learn about our current fundraiser initiatives!

50/50 Draw: Purchase Tickets Today

In order to have a higher total for you to win from, we need more ticket sales. . . Share the link with your friends, and let's raise some money! There will be more for you to win, as well. It's a win-win.

50% of funds go to Pos-Abilities
50% of funds go to 1 lucky winner

To learn more and to participate, click the QR code above or click the button below. . .

Buy 50/50 Tickets Here

Gala for Accessibility: Join us in September

You may be busy with summer plans... but have you thought about your plans for the fall yet? If you are interesting in being a part of a fantastic fundraising cause, you should consider planning your September night out to be at our Gala for Accessibility.

We are planning a wonderful night that will be educational, informative, accessible, and fun! You do not want to miss out on this. Share the information with your friends, and buy some tickets today.

By purchasing a ticket, you are helping us be able to better support individuals living with disabilities in the lower mainland, providing more opportunities for equal accessibility and the ability for people to live independently.

You receive a tax receipt for a portion of your ticket after the event: 50% of the ticket proceeds go directly to our cause, of making the lives of individuals with disabilities better. Your attendance at this gala will make a difference. By buying a ticket you are donating and making an impact.

Buy Gala Tickets Here

Travelling with a Disability: Video Link

Check out this video that is linked on our website, under our inspirational videos section. It is extremely helpful to realize what traveling with a disability is like, using various different modes of transportation.

Click here to view the video.

While our catalog is being updated, call: 604-961-0117.

To learn more about requesting or donating equipment, visit our website.

PAD Program

Personal Assistive Devices Program makes it possible to request a personal assistive piece of equipment.

If you would like to browse available equipment, please visit our catalog here.

We are seeking donations of power chairs, particularly small power chairs. They provide individuals with limited mobility more independence.

We are needing donations of scooters. These offer essential independence and freedom of movement for those with mobility challenges.

Personal Assistive Device Donation Form

Learn more here.

TOAD Program

We have developed several programs which promote understanding of and increase empathy towards persons with disabilities.

Ideal as team-building exercises, employee or management retreats, school educational experiences, seminars, in-services, or lunch and learn events, these activities are fun, interactive and eye-opening.

Accessibility Map App: SEEKING FEEDBACK!

Our new initiative, the Accessibility Map App, has been created to enable access to public buildings for anyone who might have challenges, such as seniors, mothers with strollers, and people with disabilities. Reviews and ratings are made around key accessibility features and whether or not certain establishments have them.

We need your help... we are currently in the process of making updates to this app, and are looking for feedback from our valued members! If you, your family, or friends have used this app, consider reflecting on your experience and emailing us at info@pos-abilities.org what you would like to suggest.

Any glitches?
Slow on loading?
Something not working right?
Was there an issue with your report?
Is there a layout issue that is making it difficult to use?

If any of the above have happened to you, please let us know so we can fix it now. If you haven't checked out the app, click the link below and download using the options on the top right of the screen.

Visit the Accessibility Map

Accessibility Map App Tutorial

Accessibility Audit Program

Langley Pos-Abilities will assess your workplace accessibility, offer you a detailed report, and if needed, suggest ideas to improve your score. There are many low-cost or cost-free ways you can make your workplace a welcoming environment for people with disabilities.

How can you help?

Volunteering at different events
Helping with our PAD program
Donating drink recycling to any of the recycling depots with our phone number 604-961-0117
Sharing our newsletter and website with other people, so we can spread word about our non-profit / what we do
Donating money to LPAS to help keep our programs running
Contact us to book a TOAD program for your school, organization, or community event
Advertise our accessibility audits
Reach out with suggestions about our newsletter, our programs, or fundraising opportunities
Keep yourself updated via our social media platforms

Learn more about Developmental Disabilities

Where can you find us? We are on Facebook, our website, and on Instagram! Check all three frequently to ensure that you are getting the latest information about what is going on in the society.

https://pos-abilities.org/

Phone: 604 961 0117

Email: info@pos-abilities.org