Independent Living Vernon

11/04/2025

Here is a link to our latest newsletter. Please check it out!!

11/04/2025

YOU Group meets at Denny's today. 3:00-5:00!

11/02/2025

November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM). It celebrates the social, economic and cultural contributions of Indigenous people with disabilities and their families. IDAM is a time to come together and highlight the important work needed to address ongoing challenges and barriers Indigenous people with intersecting identities face in their everyday lives. To learn more about Indigenous Disability awareness month, please visit: https://www.bcands.bc.ca/indigenous-disability-awareness.../

10/31/2025

🎃🕸️ Happy Halloween from Independent Living Vernon! 👻🕷️

It’s that spooktacular time of year again! Whether you’re dressing up in your favourite costume, carving pumpkins, or handing out treats, we hope your day is filled with fun, laughter, and maybe just a little bit of fright! 😄

🍬 Trick or treat tip: Make sure walkways are clear and well-lit for everyone — ghouls, ghosts, and mobility devices alike!
🧡 Accessibility matters — even on Halloween night!

Share your costumes or pumpkin creations with us in the comments — we’d love to see how our community is celebrating! 🎭🎃

Stay safe, stay spooky, and have a fang-tastic Halloween!
— Your friends at Independent Living Vernon

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10/31/2025

Can you help? The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program needs volunteers to do taxes for those in need ay Independent Living Vernon. You don’t have to be a tax expert to make a difference. You’ll receive training and support and you get to decide how often you volunteer! Sign up today at canada.ca/taxes-volunteer. Contact 250.545.9292 or email savannah@ilvernon.ca for more information.

Participation is open not only individuals providing tax services, but also to those who would like to volunteer to support the process by helping clients complete intake forms accurately and legibly.

10/28/2025

Holloween Party for YOU Group!

10/28/2025

YOU Group at People Place today 3:00-5:00, for Halloween Spooktacular!!

10/27/2025

10/24/2025

Critical Encounters presents DISABILITY, INDIGENEITY, ABILITY: Rheanna Robinson in Conversation with Susan Burch

💬 Join us for a powerful conversation with two leading scholars on the intersections of disability, indigeneity, and the enduring impacts of ableism. This event will highlight Indigenous perspectives on disability and social justice to offer critical insights into how we can imagine access, care, and community beyond colonial frameworks. This event marks November's Indigenous Disability Awareness Month in B.C.

Tuesday, October 28
3:00-4:30pm
Critical Humanities Commons
CLE C305 or Zoom

To register, click the link below:
https://events.uvic.ca/humanities/event/100652-critical-encounters-disability-indigeneity-ableism

10/24/2025

The Literacy Society of North Okanagan works with community partners and volunteers to meet literacy needs of people of the North Okanagan.

10/22/2025

It is with deep sadness we are canceling this event. Due to a few of the key organizers and facilitators dealing with family emergencies we have made the difficult decision to cancel. We always want to give you the community the best possible events and when that is not possible we would rather not host a sub-par event. Thank you for your continued support. If you donated prizes be assured they will be used at an event in December.

10/21/2025

We are honored to have received a letter and certification of appreciation from the Canada Revenue Agency for our 2025 contribution to the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program!

At Independent Living Vernon we are privileged to serve our community by helping people with diverse abilities and low-income individuals access the benefits they are entitled to.

A huge thank you to our wonderful and caring volunteers and staff! without your dedication we would have not been able to continue empowering independence and inclusion here in Vernon. And we thank the Canada Revenue Agency for recognizing our efforts.

Together we are all creating a stronger, more inclusive Vernon!

If you or someone you know would like to make a difference in 2026, Independent Living Vernon is looking for volunteers to help with our Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
email info@ilvernon.ca or call 2505459292 for more information.