L'Arche Connects... Living up to our name! Above: Jen and Kathryn, a member of L'Arche Connects, enjoy an evening at Building Community, an annual fundraising gala for L'Arche Saint John. I have been carrying a centimetre-thick...
Challenging stereotypes, one sock at a time Above: L'Arche Saint John and community members gather at City Hall to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with a flag raising. “How does it feel when people make assumptions about...
Making plans for our garden Above: Artists and Gardeners of Creative Connections gather with assistants and volunteers at one of our garden nights in 2023. Spring is in the air, and we are looking forward...
Belonging to something bigger than ourselves Above: Rachel and Patrick smile at the camera while enjoying an afternoon of bowling. A couple weeks ago, on a dreary Saturday afternoon, our friends at UCT Jack Kidd Council...
Welcoming 2024 With Open Arms I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, per se – perhaps you can relate – but I can’t resist reflecting back on the previous year. It’s an important opportunity to...
Encountering respect, support, and friendship at Creative Connections As a person with disabilities, sometimes if I ask for something, I am made to feel like a burden. But at Creative Connections, I have never been treated like a...
