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Purpose: To support and look after vulnerable people with a disability without abusing or mistreating them. This is highly important but easily gets underestimated, overlooked or ignored. In this presentation you will learn the following in a simple and clear manner:
About the speakers:
Yuji Kajiwara is a dedicated self-advocate who accesses services through the Spectrum Society for Community Living. With a passion for research, presentations, and fostering meaningful relationships, Yuji brings a unique perspective and enthusiasm to everything he does. Currently residing in Coquitlam with a kind and supportive Homeshare family, Yuji thrives in sharing knowledge and raising awareness about accessibility. As someone who is legally blind, he enjoys teaching others about his experiences, accessibility needs, and the valuable lessons he learns along the way. Yuji’s commitment to education and advocacy inspires those around him to build more inclusive communities.
Angela Clancy has served as the Executive Director of the Family Support Institute of BC (FSIBC) for over 24 years. In this role, she has drawn on her extensive experience and education to support families navigating the complex challenges associated with having a family member with a disability. Angela is recognized for her expertise in trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive supports, ensuring that FSIBC’s initiatives are inclusive and reflective of the diverse communities it serves. Angela’s leadership is deeply rooted in her personal experiences growing up alongside her brother, Alan, who requires lifelong supports due to disabilities. This upbringing inspired her lifelong commitment to equity, inclusion, and advocacy. Her professional journey has been shaped by a passion for empowering families and building systems that uphold equal rights and opportunities for all. In addition to her professional achievements, Angela is the proud mother of three daughters who have taught her the value of resilience, adaptability, and cherishing life’s moments. These lessons, combined with her professional and personal insights, have reinforced her dedication to fostering inclusive communities where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY
You are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/
After the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc
All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
227 6th Street
New Westminster, BC
V3L 3A5
(604) 540-8374 ext. 523
Support Line:
1-800-441-5403
As a provincial organization FSI acknowledges that our work spans across all of the traditional, ancestral, and unceded Indigenous territories in BC. Therefore, we respectfully honour all First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, as well as their ancestors, who have lived here and cared for these lands. It is with gratitude that we can live, learn and do our work in the province now known as British Columbia.
