May 2024

May is MS month in Canada

A member of our board of directors who has lived experience with MS has agreed to share a bit of her story to raise awareness.

Nim got diagnosed in 2019, and it came as quite a shock at the time. She experienced stigma and stereotypes from her community and even her family. This is something she believes needs to change. People can and should openly discuss how they are feeling without any judgement. She chose to join a support group for people with MS, through MS society of Canada. This is something she would recommend to anyone else out there who could use the support.

Additionally, Nim highlights the importance of managing symptoms. For her, this is done with prioritizing a healthy lifestyle, and movement. Keeping stress at a minimum is pertinent for those with MS, as it can cause a flare-up of symptoms.

This month, consider sharing your story if you have lived experienced and connect with others in the community. Read below for some local events.

Event 1: MS Walk
This takes place on May 26 @ Douglas Park
Click here to read more
Event 2: MS Bike
This takes place on June 15-16 @ Thunderbird Show Park
Click here to read more

We are so excited to share this information with you - our upcoming gala for accessibility. We are planning a wonderful night that will be educational, informative, accessible, and fun!

Keep up to date with our newsletters and social media for new information about our gala for accessibility that is coming up on September 28.

You can expect a formal invitation to come via email later this week, when ticket sales open. To get you excited, you can expect many amazing things to be included in your ticket, with just a few being a plated 3-course meal, entertainment, and a key announcement from the LPAS team.

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.

The Accessibility Map App is here!

The purpose is to enable access to public buildings for anyone who might have challenges, such as seniors, mothers with strollers, and people with disabilities. Disabilities include mobility issues, hearing loss, blindness, and many other conditions requiring assistive devices.

This can be easily accessed on any device (laptop, phone, iPad). We are encouraging all members of our community to take time and rate different locations you go to in terms of 3 main accessibility features: mobility, vision, and hearing. You can rate (create accessibility reports) and review (read over previously submitted accessibility reports) directly on the app!

Click on the link below
Click on the upper right corner
Download this app via google play or apple app store

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