Greetings!
The Langley Events Center was a happening place again this year for the annual Canada Day Celebration on July 1st. Despite the threat of rain (which thankfully didn't materialize), Langley Pos-Abilities was there spreading the word about accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities, and making people aware of our various initiatives including TOAD (Try On A Disability) and MERA (Medical Equipment Repair Association), our up-and-coming social enterprise to bring affordable mobility equipment repair to the Langleys.

The highlight of the day was our newly re-vamped TOAD challenge between the Langley RCMP and the Township of Langley Staff. The competition was FIERCE, but, the RCMP triumphed in the end and were awarded our new TOAD Challenge Plaque to hold in trust for 2018 and individual certificates of achievement.

Kudos though, must go to the Township Staff who stepped in at the last minute to take the place of another organization that was unable to make the competition. Who knows what the brave Town folk might have accomplished if they had had a chance to practice? Perhaps we will have to have a rematch next year to give them the opportunity to claim the coveted TOADY award for 2019!

Thank you for giving us your time and attention yet again, dear newsletter audience. We'll take a quick look back and a giant leap forward to let you in on all the news that's fit to print about what we are up to at LPAS this summer. Have a great July and consider coming to our events or even volunteering with us. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

regards,
D. Rose Hominick
Newsletter editor and LPAS BOD member
Arden Loewen (LPAS Volunteer) spots a member of Team Township through the wheelchair obstacle course.
Team RCMP member in the TOAD loo.
The Competition was intense! But in the end, friendship prevailed!
And to the victor goes the swag!
Volunteer receives
Mayoralty Letter of Congratulations
Bella Vokes
Recipient of LPAS's
Volunteer of Distinction Award
In recognition of her years of dedicated service to Langley Pos-Abilities, our resident LPAS treasure, Bella Vokes received a letter of congratulations from Mayor Froese of the Township of Langley. A community leader says thank-you to our great volunteers, because what they do makes a difference. Come and join the highly-valued team of Langley Pos-Abilities volunteers. It will be time well-spent!

S tay tuned for more about the new
LPAS Volunteer-of-the-Year Award Our Volunteer-of-the-Year could be YOU!
It's Never to late to Join Langley Pos-Abilities!

Please send your membership check ($10.00) to:

Langley Pos-Abilities Society
#80 2270-196 Street, 
Langley, BC V2Z-1N6

or to pay by credit card on our website

M embership fees help us carry on our mission of:

  • providing medical mobility equipment to people in need.
  • educating the public about understanding, inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities.

MERA
Affordable Mobility Repair for the Langleys!
LPAS is the sponsoring Non-Profit for an exciting, newly-named social enterprise called MERA (Medical Equipment Repair Association, formerly BCEERA)

Your Help Would Be Appreciated


  • Do you, or someone you know use a power wheel chair, mobility scooter, or other mobility device?

Our fact-finding survey needs your input.
Help us bring affordable mobility equipment repair
to the Langleys.

 
Help us bring Affordable Mobility Equipment Repair to the People of Langley.

Click on the survey button!

LPAS Needs Volunteers

Who do we need ?

  • People willing to join our society, undergo a criminal records check, and work as part of a dedicated volunteer team:

  • manning the LPAS information table, OR
  • assisting with TOAD in schools, businesses and public events, OR
  • helping participants navigate our wheelchair obstacle course.

Help at one or more events would be gratefully accepted.

What will YOU get from volunteering?

  • LPAS gratitude
  • the opportunity to work for a recognized society with a mission to help people with disabilities
  • volunteer experience with written references for your resume
  • the opportunity to develop your communication skills while working with other volunteers, children, and the general public
  • the chance to work with fun people at great events
  • social events to have fun, debrief and help us improve our programs

Interested? Contact our coordinator of volunteers at

PUT YOUR DETECTIVE SKILLS TO THE TEST AND MAYBE EVEN WIN A PRIZE (Bring your twin peaked hat and give it a go!)
OR
VOLUNTEER at one of the sleuthing booths.

For volunteering infor contact rose@pos-abilities.org

For information about the event contact info@pos-abilities.org


LPAS Day of Pos-Abilities, August 11, 2018
Langley Pos-Abilities Society Presents:

Day of Pos-Abilities 2018

Where: Douglas Park
When: Saturday, August 11th
Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
What: A Carnival of Pos-Abilities
highlighting people with disabilities who are

  • Entertainers,
  • Artists, Artisans, Athletes & Business Owners,
  • Wheelchair Obstacle Course
  • Activities for the Kids
  • Food


Volunteers Needed
contact
2016 event
2016 Day of Pos-Abilities


A Great Event for the
Whole Family




Want to be a Vendor?
Contact:
or fill out the form on-line.
Coming Up this Fall!
Tickets available August 15th