IL Vernon

IL Vernon provides services for people with a variety of disabilties. ILV is 1 of 25 ILC's in Canada. Visit the ILV website at

[IDC/BCANDS 🇨🇦 @BCANDS1]

Canada is euthanizing persons with disabilities.
- Canada will soon begin to euthanize persons with mental illness;
- Canada will soon begin to euthanize children;
- Canada will soon begin to euthanize persons with dementia.
Canada has lost its way.

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

ILV is hosting a facilitated discussion of the video series Atlas of the Heart via Zoom. So much to learn about emotions. Thursdays in March 6-745 pm. https://t.co/2QfqaT9UNY

[The Tyee @TheTyee]

Surviving homelessness is framed as an individual task, Meanwhile, women face additional shame as they’re expected to provide care, not receive it.

It leaves women like Christy without help when they need it most. Two researchers today in The Tyee:

https://t.co/zM1nzfzns3

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

Absolutely ridiculous & heartbreaking!

[David Lepofsky @DavidLepofsky]

Inexcusable! An increasing number of people with disabilities are considering medical assistance in dying due to poverty. #MAID is supposed to be for incurable horrible pain, not Government failing to fix the social safety net #accessibility #AODA #onpoli

[The Vancouver Sun @VancouverSun]

As the cost of food continues to skyrocket and food insecurity deepens, more people than ever are in need of help. In 2022, food banks had a “significant increase” in users who are employed, according to Food Banks Canada’s Hunger Count. https://t.co/nto0feS7vh

[Carla Qualtrough @CQualtro]

It's so important that Canada's parks, historic sites and conservation areas can be enjoyed by everyone, including persons with disabilities.

Making parks more accessible brings us one step closer to making Canada a more disability inclusive country.

[Robin Lee @intuitionheals]

Health is about making yourself a priority.

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

Unreal! We have many consumers scared of this.

[Melissa Lantsman @MelissaLantsman]

No words other than abhorrent.
#cdnpoli 👇

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

DIY Taxes Webinar! https://t.co/hKmZMDWVdZ

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

YOU Group tomorrow (July 9) meet at Kin Beach @ 3:30 for some Frisbee!

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

Great point! https://t.co/ySW8FV5xYC

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

https://t.co/utzQildmXI

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

Do you want to compost but don't have the space to do it? The City of Vernon has recently launched a new pilot project in which they provide FREE access to two compost bins.... https://t.co/PfwKFBBCyg

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

YOU Group will be meeting 4:00 PM at Dairy Queen (4209 32 Street) for Diner Club! Looking forward to seeing everyone there!🙂

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

Mattel Adds Two Barbies With Disabilities to Its New Line of Dolls https://t.co/VC7KZpCumH

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

Great opportunity for youth with disabilities! https://t.co/203gGfeiHs

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

Awwwww, what a friendly office to visit! https://t.co/d4KZcbVU2L

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

We are super excited to announce our Rise N' Shine Giveaway winner is...Stephanie Marie!! 🌞☕️

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

ILV YOU Group is canceled this afternoon. Hope the members have a great day though!

[IL Vernon @ILVernon]

Independent Living Vernon will be closed on Monday, July 1st for Canada Day! 🇨🇦🇨🇦