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We’re Hiring

Job Description Vela is seeking a creative and adaptable individual to join our team as a part-time facilitator for 20 hours per week. Our facilitators are responsible for assisting individuals and families to explore the available support options, and to help mentor them throughout the process of creating the supports they envision. This is a

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Microboards, Social Capital and Quality of Life

The Project The Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship, in partnership with Vela Canada and Community Living British Columbia is pleased to share the results of our two-year qualitative research study on the impacts of Microboards on social capital of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).  Research tells us that the more social capital (or connections) that

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Chats with Vela

Chats with Vela are online video chats providing Microboards and Individualized Funding recipients an opportunity to speak with Vela staff about resources and current updates. These chats are an opportunity to ask questions, learn about current updates, and connect with other families who are part of the conversation.   When Thursdays bi-weekly Time 7:00 pm (PST)  Upcoming Dates:

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