B.C. families who have children with special needs do not have access to information and advocacy to help connect them to vital community support systems [image: istockphoto]
Inclusion B.C. says families supporting children with disabilities need advocates
November 2nd, 2015 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Inclusion B.C. says families supporting children with disabilities need advocates)The Nanaimo Women’s Centre responds to a range of issues affecting families
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The Women’s Centre in Nanaimo designs its core work around strengthening women and families to create healthier communities in the mid-Island region. [image: istockphoto]
Listening to families affected by parental mental illness, addictions
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What would make a difference to parenting and family wellness when mental illness and/or addiction is present? Health organizations in Richmond asked — and found out. [image: istockphoto]
Nanaimo Women’s Centre reflects on busy year with big accomplishments
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The Nanaimo Women’s Centre has been using a creative community model — building pathways of social inclusion and engagement for families marginalized by trauma, poor mental health, or addictions.
Canada’s Mental Health Commission offers toolkit to help mobilize caregivers
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The caregivers toolkit provides resources and guidance to help people to plan and execute education and advocacy efforts with decision makers who are in a position to enact change
Accessibility challenges can be found throughout Nanaimo, advocate says
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#AccessActivist Terry Wiens, a polio survivor who has maintained independence throughout his life, says Nanaimo’s urban planning needs a lot of work
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