Seeking Ordinary

07/04/2023

Two thumbs up for Family Support Institute BC! FSI embraces families who experience any type of disability. Best of all—no diagnosis required! Staff and volunteers alike understand families and disability to their core. I'm pleased to volunteer as a resource parent., connecting with the community.

05/25/2023

Love this tote bag and cheeky name tag from BCEdAccess! If passionate about inclusive education, check out their website.

02/20/2023

Sibling love endures...even if buried under resentment. My February blog shares how my children evolved from these loving preschoolers, to testy teens and into seasoned adults.
Read about the journey at https://www.seekingordinary.com/blogs

02/02/2023

Thrilled the documentary, "Unloved" has been released! Tough, powerful and scathing, the film's messages speak to dark truths.

Watching bruises the heart, but doing so acknowledges the harsh realities thousands of voiceless children, endured at Huronia.

I applaud the passion, courage, and grit displayed by the institution's survivors. The Remember Every Name campaign created
Stunning, permanent tributes to all imprisoned at Huronia. Having names and messages on public display gives voice to a dark time in history. Kudos to all involved in making this important film!

A filmmaker's quest to discover the fate of her disabled brothers uncovers an institution's shocking history of neglect and abuse.

12/04/2022

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! People First groups across the country are celebrating by hosting screenings of the film Unloved – Huronia’s Forgotten Children. Filmmaker Barri Cohen uncovers the truth about her two half-brothers and the cruel system that institutionalized vulnerable children.

11/27/2022

Consequences have impacts, ranging from inconsequential to life altering. Minimizing the risk of potentially devastating consequences takes awareness, insight, planning and action.

Despite your best efforts, reducing risks can be a tall order. Begin by assessing if a risk is a possibility or probability. That clarity helps guide you.

What do you fear the most for your family member? Go ahead…dare to say it out loud. That small first step is where you begin.

11/17/2022

Our favourite stories aren’t always big—but the impact usually is. Cherished stories can be as simple as a moment of delight.

Frozen in time, the moment imprints on your heart. Such memories fill us with hope, caring and understanding.

Never hesitate to pay it forward…many are in need.

11/03/2022

“We need to talk...” Oh, how those words paralyse me. The phrase typically foreshadows unpleasantness or minimally a disruption of plans.

Parents raising a child with a disability hear that phrase, lots.
No matter how gently those words are spoken, they convey a threat to stability and plans.

In that moment, it’s important to take a deep, calming breath. Despite knowing that, sometimes I find myself holding my breath, as if suddenly submerged into icy water. Maybe you too? ...

To read more on this and other subjects, visit https://www.seekingordinary.com/blogs

10/24/2022

Be the reason

10/03/2022

09/29/2022

Behind the veil of public image.... Was privileged to discuss advocacy realities with engaged, passionate professionals at Fairmont Hot Springs.

We all benefit from openly discussing pain points and possibilities. Always willing to share my experiences and perspective.

09/12/2022

School’s in—bringing fresh starts, uncertainty and angst, lots of angst. Every parent pursuing inclusion wears an invisible backpack jammed with worry, hope, fear and self-doubt. I remember those days well! Hiccups happen…even in a great year. Your invaluable in-depth knowledge and understanding can help address emerging issues. 👍 The key is to speak up, be clear and stay focused. You’ve got this!