KylesKiosk

04/26/2026

After 25 years, it’s time to say goodbye to the home and view that held so many memories for our family. Letting go was not easy and took us many years to be ready, but there is now peace knowing this next chapter is for Kyle’s future and the life we hope to build for him.
This home was always more than just a house. Kyle’s dad poured his passion, creativity, and love into it! And transforming a run-down house in 2001 into a warm and beautiful home. Design and building were never his career, but his talent and heart shine through every space he created with care.
And so, while we say goodbye to the house, we carry forward the love, passion, and memories built within its walls because home was never just the place, but the heart that created it.

04/25/2026

We’re hiring 🤍 Training Lead at Hummingbird and Bean Kiosk BCCH

This post comes with a very full heart.
As our family steps into a new chapter, moving homes to better support Kyle’s future we’re also reminded that we can’t do this journey alone. Our coffee kiosk and training space has always been about community, and we’re looking to grow that support a little more.

We are currently hiring a part-time, temporary contract Training Lead to support our incredible trainees with diverse abilities at our coffee kiosk in BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute.

This is a meaningful, hands-on role focused on building real-life skills in a supportive and structured environment. It involves working alongside trainees, guiding daily routines, and helping create a space where each individual feels encouraged, capable, and valued.

About the role:
• Part-time, temporary contract position
• Supporting teens and young adults with diverse abilities
• Coaching daily café tasks, routines, and social interaction skills
• Helping maintain a positive, consistent, and inclusive environment
• Has knowledge of creating quick visual lists or simple handout to-do lists for trainees if tasks change or are added during the day

We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with teens or young adults who are neurodiverse
• Has experience job coaching people with diverse abilities
• Brings patience, empathy, and consistency to the role
• Is reliable, collaborative, and open to learning
• Values inclusion and meaningful skill-building

As we balance this transition for our family, it’s important to us that the care, structure, and quality of support we’ve built continues strong and steady.

If you or someone you know is interested in this temporary part-time opportunity, please contact us at info@hummingbirdandbeancafe.com

Thank you, as always, for being part of Kyle’s journey and for supporting what we are building together.

04/22/2026

KylesKiosk travels… We are incredibly grateful to QCL for their continued support of KylesKiosk. Thank you for showcasing and selling Kyle’s handmade bracelets at your lodge shop!
Your support goes beyond retail; it helps create meaningful opportunities, builds confidence, and celebrates the abilities behind each piece. Every bracelet tells a story, and we’re thankful to have QCL be part of that journey for another season.
Kyle is so stoked, he is saving this sales / profit for his pocket money for his next trip to Osaka 🇯🇵 with his dad. Anime, plush toys, Mario Bros and many more! He really loved Japan!

04/20/2026

Back to bracelet making!
A quick note, thank you for your patience and sorry for the delay in getting orders out. We’ve been in the middle of a big move to a new home, so it’s been all hands on deck lately!
These latest bracelets are heading to Haida Gwaii for QCL, and we’re so grateful for your continued support every season. We’re also preparing more pieces for the LD Society’s Rise to the Top event this June at Grouse Mountain, along with restocking our other shops.
Since returning from our Philippines trip, it’s been nonstop, but in the best way.
Kyle is excited to settle into his new home, where he’ll continue creating his bracelets and making new memories with us,
and it’s still “made in Lynn Valley”.
Thank you again for your understanding and ongoing support for 6 years this Spring 2026!

04/19/2026

Sun Run 2026 Recap 🏃‍♂️
Team Hummingbird & Bean Café
thank you for showing up and being part of today! ❤️🙏🏼🤟🏼
We kicked off the morning with a special moment on the SeaBus! an Air Canada crew member gave Kyle an Air Canada pin, and he wore it with so much enthusiasm! That got him completely hyped and ready for the day ahead.
With different start times across the team, we stayed together with the walking group. Kyle was strong right out of the gate, but by the 8 km mark, he started feeling it. He asked Mom if it was time to flag down the medical aid van or even the Vancouver Police support along the route. His legs were tired (the Friday gym session didn’t help!), but after a little encouragement and realizing we all felt the same, we reminded him there was only 1 km to go! But he saw McD… That’s when he just had to stop. A hungry Kyle must eat! He took a proper break, refueled, and reset.
But true to form, Kyle got right back on course and finished what he started.
And what a finish it was…
Kyle was the last to cross the finish line!! 🙌🏼👍🏼😅 and it honestly felt like the whole race was waiting just for him. The finish line literally deflated right after we crossed. Classic Kyle moment! always making history in his own way!
Last across, but one of the biggest wins of the day.
Kyle, you didn’t give up even when your legs were wobbly. That’s what counts.
We are so proud of you. 💪🏼
📸: the team today at SunRun 2026
Very grateful for joining the Hummingbird and Bean Cafe ❤️

04/18/2026

Challenger Baseball season is back and Kyle is showing up with more focus and longer engagement than ever!
His vision has improved so much with 3D/stereo vision after his eye surgery last year , and his watch has been a game change too, no more asking “how many minutes left?” because now he knows.
Even better, he has his favourite ASL interpreter at all his sports, who truly knows how to keep him engaged and connected throughout the game.
Sunny day, great energy, and smiles all around. ⚾️☀️😎
📸: Kyle at Highlands Challenger basketball. The Apple Watch slide, a stainless steel medical ID that fits right onto the watch strap, a great new feature from Universal Medical ID.

04/08/2026

When a person with a disability isn’t learning, the problem isn’t their ability, IT IS NEVER THEM, it’s the approach. Change the teaching, and you change the outcome. People with disabilities can learn new behaviours. If they don’t, it’s not their limitation! it’s a gap in how people teach, guide, and support. The solution is to change the approach, the people, and the structure. Bringing out someone’s potential is a skill, where compassion meets competence. Unfortunately, it can’t be just one.

04/06/2026

In the past there were 3-4 people holding down Kyle during bloodwork at BCCH lab.
This was the 3rd time that we didn’t have to go through that anymore!
For those who would like to know how it was achieved successfully,
by his BCBA
Visual Script
Created on and delivered via the Pictello app, a visual script showed the steps involved in getting a blood draw.

Video Modeling
Viewed video model of blood draw; each step of the routine was modelled.

Role Play and Rehearsal
Simulated blood draw with behavior analyst to practice key aspects of the blood draw (tying on tourniquet, cleaning area with alcohol swab, simulated butterfly needle puncture and remaining still for a minute while blood is drawn, removal of simulated butterfly needle, application of bandage).

Establish a highly preferred reinforcer to access after the blood draw
Kyle was provided a choice of a highly preferred item that he would get following the blood draw. Kyle’s choice reinforcer before each blood draw to ensure the reinforcer was something he wanted that day.

In-Vivo Support
First blood draw - sat on parent’s lap, partially restrained for safety, completed each step of the blood draw and received reinforcer
Scheduled the next two blood draws in close proximity to provide opportunities for practice
Next blood draw - without parent in room, supported by behavior analyst; hands and lower arms held for safety during blood draw; completed each step of the blood draw and received reinforcer
Next blood draw - without parent; asked support staff to remain outside of blood draw room; completed the blood draw without any assistance; received reinforcer
Next blood draw - no behavior analyst or support staff; parent remained outside of room; completed the blood draw without any assistance; received reinforcer.

03/19/2026

One bored student on the other end of the spectrum. When schools don’t nurture strong interests, kids take things into their own hands. A student who missed 3 weeks of school and was able to catch up in 2 days and wrapping up with good grades. That alone proves, what is happening to schools?!!
This was a full-on negotiation with a 13-year-old Gen Alpha explaining why he needs a resin 3D printer. He made some solid points, especially the “it’s my money” argument (fair). But the real concern is setup and safety. We’re not comfortable with resin fumes in the house, and that’s where the discussion gets real. Apparently, the technology has improved a lot, better ventilation options, safer handling but we’re still learning (yes, speaking as proud Gen Boomers 😅). He even broke down a cost comparison between buying expensive pieces from shops vs printing them himself, and honestly, it was a pretty strong case. The best part? Ten years ago, 3D printing felt like something only hardcore geek tech enthusiasts understood. Now, in 2026, even elementary students are 3D printing from their phones,
at least according to our 13-year-old.
For him, resin 3D printing isn’t just a hobby, it’s value, creativity, and detail all in one. And the detail? That’s what sold him. Before he got his $profits from his RC3D toys sales at End of the Line General Store, he actually started emailing resin printer companies to sponsor him, but he couldn’t wait and he is now ready to paint more resin 3D prints. That’s a teen with lots of free time!

03/19/2026

The orange blanket from 2014. Kyle’s comfort blanket through most of his elementary years, this one stays.
It was once “forbidden” by a couple of staff at school, including someone who should understand what ASD truly is! And now fast forward… fidget toys are everywhere? Somehow less “distracting”?
Ten years ago, schools didn’t really understand ASD. Today, people say they’re more educated, but compassion doesn’t always come with that. And unless you’ve lived it, you don’t fully get it.
So as we clean up and purge old stuff this “forbidden” blankie stays with us. Always.
It’s something that comforts Kyle, somehow this flat, small quiet object is cozy and means something to him.
📸: 2014 Mom cut up a small part of the blanket so Kyle can still take a small piece to school. 12 years forward he remembered the orange blanket! He was happy to see it again after so many years!

03/18/2026

Louis' Shoes ❤️
When Kyle was in elementary school, many people didn’t understand why he held onto his orange blanket. Some even insisted he shouldn’t bring it to school. He also preferred to take off his shoes, something that raised more questions than understanding.
Did those things hurt anyone? Did they distract anyone? They truly did not.
Does Kyle still hold the blanket now? Does he still remove his shoes? And does that even matter?
Now, I smile, because I’ve seen the difference between those who truly accept and those who only say they do. It’s actually very simple, you don’t need to be an expert in behaviour or education to show genuine understanding. ❤️
The film focuses on themes of difference, acceptance, and the importance of understanding that everyone experiences the world in their own way.
Side note: this is why a Filipino mother becomes fierce. Ask any mother raising a child with challenges, we are not always the soft, easygoing moms people expect us to be. The “Nicey- softy”moms of a child with special needs. We learn to become front-line advocates for our children.
And I’m not ashamed of that. I am reasonable.

Louis, 8-and-a-half years old, is autistic. He arrives at his new school and is about to introduce himself.Les Chaussures de LouisDirected by : Marion Philip...