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Greetings!
What an incredible year this is turning out to be! So many opportunities are opening up,that we at LPAS just had to take a collective deep breath, gather our thoughts and let you in on our exciting Langley Pos-Abilities news. Let's begin with a quick look back over April and May and then LEAP into what's coming up. Hold on to your hats, it's going to be quite a ride!

regards,
D. Rose Hominick
Newsletter editor and LPAS BOD member
LPAS AGM
Monday, April 16, 2018
Bella Vokes
Recipient of LPAS's
Volunteer of Distinction Award
Thank- you Bella, for your years of dedicated service to Langley Pos-Abilities.
You are a LPAS treasure!

S tay tuned for more about the new LPAS Volunteer Award
 to be awarded in 2019
It could be YOU!
Thank-You
Save-on-Foods!

The great people at Save-On-Foods have given Langley Pos-Abilities Society a donation to cover the cost of six school TOAD workshops to deserving schools in the Langley area. Could your child`s school be one of the lucky recipients? Our first Save-On-Foods sponsored TOAD workshop
was held at Douglas Park Elementary. It was a blast!
Celebrating Respect and Diversity Week a t James Hill Elementary
We had our premier TOAD program at James Hill Elementar y in Langley. Volunteers guided the children through fun, interactive exercises to help them walk (or wheel!) a mile in the shoes of a child or adult with disabilities.It was a lot of FUN!!!!!

 “Try On A Disability” ....was a big success...... Our students not only enjoyed the day with them but, more importantly, developed more empathy and a better understanding about life with a physical disability. We look forward to having Langley Pos-Abilities back at our school in the near future.” —Chris Wejr, Principal, James Hill Elementary School

Kids and teachers of James Hill agree!
TOAD
is an experience
of a
lifetime!
Never Too Late to Join LPAS!

Please send your membership check ($10.00) to:

Langley Pos-Abilities Society
#80 2270-196 Street, 
Langley, BC V2Z-1N6

or to pay by credit card on our website

M embership fees help us carry on our mission of:

  • providing medical mobility equipment to people in need.
  • educating the public about understanding, inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities.

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Breaking News!
LPAS is the sponsoring Non-Profit for an exciting, newly-named social enterprise called MERA (Medical Equipment Repair Association, formerly BCEERA)
More about that soon.
Meanwhile.....

Your Help Would Be Appreciated

  • Do you, or someone you know use a power wheel chair, mobility scooter, or other mobility device?

Our fact-finding survey needs your input.  
LPAS Needs Volunteers

Who do we need ?

  • People willing to join our society, undergo a criminal records check, and work as part of a dedicated volunteer team:

  • manning the LPAS information table, OR
  • assisting with TOAD in schools, businesses and public events, OR
  • helping participants navigate our wheelchair obstacle course.

Help at one or more events would be gratefully accepted.

What will YOU get from volunteering?

  • LPAS gratitude
  • the opportunity to work for a recognized society with a mission to help people with disabilities
  • volunteer experience with written references for your resume
  • the opportunity to develop your communication skills while working with other volunteers, children, and the general public
  • the chance to work with fun people at great events
  • social events to have fun, debrief and help us improve our programs

Interested? Contact our coordinator of volunteers at

Canada Flag
We're Celebrating with Langley at the
July 1st Canada Day Celebration
At
The Langley Events Center

Say hello to our volunteers at:

  • THE INFORMATION TABLE
  • THE TOAD (Try on A Disability Table)
  • THE WHEELCHAIR OBSTACLE COURSE.
Happy Birthday, Canada! We Love You!
More Family Summer Fun!!!!
August at LPAS
Langley Pos-Abilities Society Presents:

Day of Pos-Abilities 2018

Where ?: Douglas Park
When?: Saturday, August 11th
Time?: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
What?: A Carnival of Pos-Abilities
highlighting people with disabilities who are

  • Entertainers,
  • Artists, Artisans &
Business Owners,
  • Wheelchair Obstacle Course
  • Activities for the Kids
  • Food

A Great Event for the Whole Family
Volunteers Needed
contact
Want to be a Vendor?
Contact:
or fill out the form on-line.
Coming Up this Fall!
Tickets available August 15th