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Jaycee is a talented musician based out of Agassiz. She plays with the Vancouver Adapted Music Society, one of six societies supported by the Disability Foundation. Music played a big part in her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.
“I’m never a one trick pony,” says Richard Peter. As an Indigenous leader, five-time Paralympian, mentor, sports advocate, research champion, husband, son — and so much more — this is an understatement.
The Province of BC announced today that the BC Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Community Services Network will receive funding of $3 million over three years.
“For the first time since my accident, I felt completely welcome, accepted, and even understood.”
Through Digital Jumpstart, Taylor received equipment including a computer, mouse, and keyboard, and received training in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Power Point. Working with Neil Squire staff on their job search, Taylor was hired by the Disability Foundation, a role that helped Taylor find confidence in their abilities.