Karl, a web designer and father to a child with Rett Syndrome connected with RSSBC after his child was diagnosed. He offered up his skill set to help develop a new website, promoting not only the society but to help get resources and information to families and supporters in a timely and efficient manner. Karl […]
Alice has been volunteering with RSSBC since the summer of 2020. She was instrumental in our Rett Syndrome awareness campaign in October. She tirelessly contacted every mayor/city in which a person with Rett Syndrome lived in BC, asking for a light-up event and/or proclamation. It was because of her efforts that we had 10 locations […]
Entrepreneur, Leigh Anne Stitt has been volunteering with RSSBC for two years. She reached out to RSSBC after her niece was diagnosed. She wanted to help not only her niece and family but others like them. Leigh Anne accepted the Vice President position and has been a huge assist to the society. Leigh Anne brings […]
High school student, Rachel Kwong has been volunteering with RSSBC since August 2020. Rachel has been working on perfecting RSSBC’s new website. Each week she looks at the website and ensures that it is current, appealing, and easy for all to use. Without Rachel, RSSBC would not be able to keep our community informed and […]
UBC student, Tiffany Wai has been a volunteer with R.S.S.B.C. for just over a year now. She contacted the society in 2020 just after the pandemic first hit. She was looking for a way to apply her skill that would serve our community. Throughout the year she took on multiple roles such as social media […]
The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose. Therefore RSSBC will be showcasing one amazing volunteer per day throughout the week describing how their efforts have impacted RSSBC and the families […]
Here is Day 4 of our Easter Survival Tips! We would like to remind you that every child is different and unique and responds to stimuli in different ways. Here is what worked for us! Finally, plan ahead. You know your child better than anyone, so anticipate trouble spots before they happen. Pack a busy bag […]
Here is Day 3 of our Easter Survival Tips! We would like to remind you that every child is different and unique and responds to stimuli in different ways. Here is what worked for us! Go candy-free. Children with special needs often have some sort of food restriction. Eliminate the issue by filling your Easter eggs […]
Here is Day 2 of our Easter Survival Tips! We would like to remind you that every child is different and unique and responds to stimuli in different ways. Here is what worked for us! Adapt your Easter Egg hunt. No one is less happy than a kid with an empty basket at the end of […]
Here is Day 1 of our Easter Survival Tips! We would like to remind you that every child is different and unique and responds to stimuli in different ways. Here is what worked for us! Put down that Easter bonnet. The adorable smocking on that fancy Easter dress or the stiff dress shirt and tie might […]
