The Disability Foundation Network Welcomes Its New Executive Director

The Disability Foundation Network is excited to welcome Graeme Wyman as its new Executive Director. Mary-Jo Fetterly, the Chairwoman of the Disability Foundation, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I am absolutely…Continue readingThe Disability Foundation Network Welcomes Its New Executive Director

Anahita Tehrani

“I am not what happened to me; I am what I choose to become. So, I will do what I can, with what I have, where I am”  A Legacy…Continue readingAnahita Tehrani

Jim Stone

“The smile I get when you help people…you can’t put a price on that.”  A Legacy of Lifelong Impact  For over three decades, Jim has been a quiet force of…Continue readingJim Stone

New Online Resource Hub Addresses Employment Barriers for Young Canadians with Disabilities

YLI Toolkit.org is now live VANCOUVER, BC, July 13, 2023 – Post-secondary students with disabilities often face significant challenges when it comes to finding employment, resulting in higher rates of…Continue readingNew Online Resource Hub Addresses Employment Barriers for Young Canadians with Disabilities

Sabrina Skyba-Lewin

“I believe that our experiences help shape who we are – inspiring us to strive to be better, to reach a point where we feel happy and fulfilled knowing we’ve…Continue readingSabrina Skyba-Lewin

Clara Scaglione

“We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from life” – William Osler “As long as you want to be there and…Continue readingClara Scaglione

Caroline Wolsey

  “No matter where you’re at in life, volunteering can ground you and bring some added perspective into your life. In whatever capacity you can, giving back in some way…Continue readingCaroline Wolsey

Jaden Cherry

“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible” – Audrey Hepburn.  “I love it and every time I get to volunteer, I get really excited and have the best…Continue readingJaden Cherry

Sean Compston

“Journey to the end.“  Finding Purpose on the Water: Sean Compston’s Journey with Adaptive Sailing This month’s volunteer spotlight shines on Sean Compston, a dedicated sailing companion with the Adaptive…Continue readingSean Compston

Keith Man

“Energy goes where attention flows, and my attention is here and now.”  The Disabled Independent Gardeners Association (DIGA) is deeply grateful to have an understanding volunteer like Keith Man. Hailing…Continue readingKeith Man