2025 Simpson Family Award Recipients

The Coss Family One Phone Call That Changed Everything In 2006, my wife Suzie and I were living peacefully in our hometown of Quebec City. Surrounded by family and friends, enjoying fulfilling careers, and looking forward to retirement in just a few months. It felt like life was unfolding just as we’d hoped. Then came … Read more

Breaking Barriers: Practical Job Search Strategies for People with Disabilities

Contributor: Don Lewis Introduction Finding meaningful employment can be a challenging journey for anyone—but for people with disabilities, it often requires navigating additional layers of complexity. From identifying supportive employers to ensuring workplace accommodations, the process demands both preparation and strategy. This guide explores practical steps, rights awareness, and career-building tips that empower people with … Read more

Entrepreneurship: Initiating a Venture as a Parent Facing Disabilities

By Don Lewis abilitylabs.com  Initiating a venture when navigating the responsibilities of parenthood and the nuances of a disability presents an intricate landscape. Yet it’s precisely these intricacies that can help you carve out an entrepreneurial niche characterized by your own resilience, innovation, and uniqueness. This article from Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association offers some time-tested … Read more