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A new milestone: Introducing Inclusion Canada

We believe in a Canada where people with an intellectual disability are equally valued and fully included in every aspect of community life. We also believe our name should reflect this vision.
On September 14th 2020, we formally adopted the name Inclusion Canada as we continue to advocate for a truly diverse and inclusive society that benefits us all. Read our public announcement here.

Finally Living On My Own In Semiahmoo

Stacey Kohler is 33-years-old. Up until this Summer she had been living with her parents in their family home – and had been preparing to live independently for what seemed like forever.

This is No Place for Young People

Imagine you are 47-years-old and living in your own apartment. You have a disability and use a wheelchair, but you are living independently with some supports.

Helping Create a Life for Herself

One of the first things I worried about, as I lay in hospital, recovering from an emergency Caesarean section, was: How would my daughter be treated?

A Parent’s Journey from Terrified to Amazed

When my husband and I learned that our unborn daughter had Down syndrome we were terrified.

Dawn of a New Era

It dawned on me, not in a gradual way as in the way the sun gently rises at day break, but in the kind of way as if being hit by a freight train. My heavy thought: my nine year old son has never had a real friend.

To Inclusion and Beyond

There is no question in the minds of a parent that their child has something to offer this world. We see it in the twinkle of our kid’s eyes everyday. In fact, parents of a child with an exceptionality may see it clearer than the next parent as it is brought to our attention multiple times daily. I am no different.

Healing Hands Landscaping Finds the Perfect Candidate

As a business owner, Suzanne Kenchington of Healing Hands Landscaping, a company that provides design, installation and maintenance services in Burnaby, British Columbia, has worked hard to develop a diverse and hard-working team.

Are They Magnets?

Gina Petrowski was born in Gimli, MB on August 30, 1990. She has two older brothers, Wes and Jake. When Gina was a week old we found out that she had Down syndrome. 

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