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In my own words – By Jiwan Dhanoa

In My Own Words by Jiwan Dhanoa My name is Jiwan Dhanoa. With the help of Vela and my family, I set up my Microboard which I have been using to manage the support services I receive from Fraser Health. Having my Microboard has meant my home life and support services have been stable and

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Image of a woman, Linda Perry, who received the Order of Canada Award

Linda Perry Receives Order of Canada Award

Linda Perry, Former Executive Director of Vela Canada, Receives Prestigious Order of Canada Award for Visionary Leadership within Disability Community Langley, British Columbia – Vela Canada is pleased to announce that Linda Perry, the former Executive Director of the organization, has been honored with the prestigious Order of Canada for her outstanding leadership and transformative

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A disabled woman sitting in a chair with her small dog sitting on her lap

We only get one life – make sure it’s a good one!

My name is Laura Swindlehurst. Many years ago, my ex-husband and I wanted to take greater control of our lives and decisions made for us/about us. We decided to create a Microboard with the help of Linda Perry from Vela. We wanted to be able to live on our own and be as independent as

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