"The services facilitated through the BCSCL reflect the strengths, needs, and desires of those we advocate on behalf of. Empowerment is gained through the building of a natural support network within the community. Individualism is reflected through the unique and diverse services offered".
HISTORY
The BCSCL was established in the Bow Valley in 1989 through the support of parents in the community who lived with a child that was diagnosed with a diability. The existence of a service gap in the Bow Valley was recognized as many others were forced to leave their home town in order to access services and support in one of Alberta's larger centers, primarily Calgary.
In 2009 BCSCL revised the focus of the Society and decided to remain an active charity in the Bow Corridor region and surrounding areas acting as an advocacy group for individuals with any disability and fundraising for those individuals to support a greater quality of life!
BELIEFS and VALUES Quality of Life for All, Everyday!
We believe that each person is unique, having worth, no matter what the degree of the disability.
We believe that each person has the right to live a life of dignity and respect.
We believe that each person must have their personal autonomy protected at all times, and every measure must be made to nurture the development of self-determination for the individual.
We believe that each person should have the opportunity to live as a full member of Society in his or her own community.
WHAT WE DO:
VOLUNTEERISM: BCSCL requires ongoing volunteer support for fundraising events, leisure and recreational activities. If you are interested in an exciting and challenging opportunity please contact Stacey Coulthard @ scoulthard@bcscl.com for more information.
LEISURE and RECREATION: Events are planned such as Appreciation Barbaques, Rafting trips, trips to the zoo, that individuals with a disability may attend with their family and/ or support worker. BCSCL financially offers such events which will be posted on the web site as they occur.
