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Reduce stress and boost your well-being this holiday season

From GroupHealth Benefits Solutions   As the holiday season approaches, you may be feeling excited or you may be starting to feel some stress. With so many things to do and people to see, it's easy to get overwhelmed. However,…

Press Release: Community Foundations – Featuring Penticton Access Centre

Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund supports pandemic recovery of South Okanagan Similkameen organizations.   Penticton BC: Community service organizations in the South Okanagan Similkameen have received a boost…

Annual General Meeting Report

We held our Annual General Meeting on Thursday September 14th. Here is our Annual Report for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year.  

Finding My Way in an Ableist Profession

Thanks to Disability Alliance Blog for this article: Finding My Way in an Ableist Profession by Salina Dewar   As an aspiring lawyer, my first hint of what lay ahead of me came at age 13. When I told classmates and teachers I wanted…

“Elevate Your Well-being: Mastering the Art of Self-Care”

Welcome to our blog on self-care, a topic that is essential for maintaining a healthy and happy life. In today's fast-paced and demanding world, we often find ourselves putting the needs of others ahead of our own. However, it is crucial to…

New Increases for Shelter Rates

Thanks to Disability Alliance Blog for this information: The BC Budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year was announced at the legislative assembly in Victoria on February 28, 2023. The Budget revealed that there would be an increase to the shelter…

Overcoming barriers and improving access

A view of the Penticton and Area Access Centre’s offices For those in our communities who experience physical, social or economic barriers, accessing life-changing services can be a confusing and daunting task. The Penticton…