(This story was shared in response to our Youth Blog call for submissions. All opinions are those of the writer. Please share your story!) By Tylia Flores It was the fall of 2010 that changed my life forever. I was a freshman in high school going through many changes in my life and just trying …
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Summer Student Research Program needs you!
The Summer Student Research Program is a good opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in research, especially those who are enthusiastic about children, family health and want to work in supervised research projects. The program is a collaboration between University of British Columbia …
The Ridiculous Darkness is “a big, vivid display of humanity”
From November 11-19th, one of the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC’s most active and enthusiastic Youth Without Limits participants, Taewoon Kook, acted in a play titled The Ridiculous Darkness. The play ran at the Orpheum Annex in downtown Vancouver and drew positive reviews for its inclusion and …
Ripping off the bandaid of my disability: Discussions, disguises and defining moments
(This story was shared in response to our Youth Blog call for submissions. All opinions are those of the writer. Please share your story!) By: Erin Canavan My initiation into the social microcosm of graduate education was over crackers and cheese, several bags of candies, with 4 other people …
My Challenges and Obstacles as a Young Woman With Cerebral Palsy
(This story was shared in response to our Youth Blog call for submissions. All opinions are those of the writer. Please share your story!) By Tylia Flores Waking up in pain and needing help to get out bed is all too typical for me. When you are born with a disability, you’re bound to face some …
