Independent Living Vernon

03/24/2026

YOU Group 3-5 at People Place. Making Magic share your tricks!!!!

03/20/2026

We have a dynamic and fun peer support group that meets every Thursday at 12:30pm. Anyone that identifies as disabled can come meet for support, laughter, food, and learning. All adult ages are welcome and best of all it's free! Room 107 ILV office.

03/18/2026

😅 Happy Awkward Moments Day from Independent Living Vernon!

We’ve all had them — the accidental wave back to someone who wasn’t waving at us, calling someone by the wrong name, or walking into a room and forgetting why we went in there in the first place.

Today is a fun reminder that awkward moments happen to everyone, and sometimes the best thing we can do is laugh, smile, and keep going.

At Independent Living Vernon, we celebrate being human — awkward moments and all. They remind us not to take life too seriously and that a little humor can brighten anyone’s day.

What’s the most awkward moment you’ve ever had? 😄

03/18/2026

Our awesome Crystal top right hand corner of the screen.

Every month, something powerful happens across our network.

Executive Directors from IL Canada’s Member Centres come together—not just to meet, but to lead, to listen, and to strengthen the Independent Living movement across the country. 💬 Here's an image of yesterday's gathering!

These monthly gatherings are spaces of shared wisdom and collective problem-solving. They are where local realities shape national direction, where challenges are met with collaboration, and where innovation is grounded in lived experience.

From coast to coast to coast, this circle of leaders reflects the heart of Independent Living: people supporting people, Centres supporting Centres, and a movement that grows stronger through connection.

Your leadership matters. Your voices guide us. And together, we continue to build a more inclusive, accessible Canada. 🍁
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Chaque mois, un événement marquant se produit au sein de notre réseau.

Les directeurs généraux des centres membres de VA Canada se réunissent – ​​non seulement pour échanger, mais aussi pour diriger, écouter et renforcer le mouvement de la vie autonome partout au pays. 💬 Voici une photo de la réunion d’hier!

Ces rencontres mensuelles sont des espaces de partage de connaissances et de résolution collective de problèmes. C’est là que les réalités locales façonnent l’orientation nationale, que les défis sont relevés grâce à la collaboration et que l’innovation s’appuie sur l’expérience vécue.

D’un océan à l’autre, ce cercle de leaders reflète l’essence même de la vie autonome : des personnes qui s’entraident, des centres qui se soutiennent entre eux et un mouvement qui se fortifie grâce aux liens tissés.

Votre leadership est essentiel. Vos voix nous guident. Et ensemble, nous continuons de bâtir un Canada plus inclusif et accessible. 🍁

03/17/2026

YOU Group at ILV today. 3-5. Wear green for St. Patrick's Day!

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Independent Living Vernon! 🍀

Today we’re celebrating community, connection, and a little bit of Irish luck. At Independent Living Vernon, we’re grateful for the incredible people who make our community so strong — the individuals we support, their families, our partners, and our dedicated team.

May your day be filled with kindness, laughter, and a bit of green! Wishing everyone in our community a safe and joyful St. Patrick’s Day.

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Independent Living Vernon! 🍀

03/10/2026

YOU Group at People Place today. 3:00-5:00!

03/09/2026

This week we celebrate Social Work Week 💙

Social workers show up every day for individuals, families, and communities—often in the most challenging moments of people’s lives. Their compassion, advocacy, and dedication help create stronger, healthier communities for everyone.

Thank you to all the social workers who listen, support, empower, and stand beside people when it matters most. Your work makes a difference every single day.

03/03/2026

YOU Group is meeting at Kelly O'Bryan's today 3:00-5:00!!!!

03/03/2026

Accessibility raises the value of everything. It's always a win-win.

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Image description: white text on pink background that reads:

“Dear realtors,

Please do not tell your disabled clients that accessibility features, such as ramps and larger bathrooms, will lower the price of their home when they sell it.

Not only is this information outdated and not valid, but it is extremely ableist and harmful.

You are literally asking a disabled person to give up their current NEEDS, sacrificing independence, well-being, and safety, for the hypothetical PREFERENCES of someone that neither lives there or owns the home.

You are also encouraging creating even more inaccessibility in an area already ridden with it: the housing market.”

02/26/2026

💗 Pink Shirt Day 💗
Today, we wear pink to stand up against bullying and to show our commitment to kindness, respect, and inclusion.

At Independent Living Vernon, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported for who they are. Pink Shirt Day is a reminder that our words and actions matter — and that together, we can help create a more caring and inclusive community.

Let’s choose kindness today and every day 💕

02/24/2026

YOU Group tonight at People Place for Games & Support, 3:00-5:00.