Stories

This DVD-Rom continues the story of the life of Rebecca Beayni and the many people whose lives she has changed through the gift of friendship and her enjoyment of dance. PDFs of Teacher’s Guide for use with the film are available free on the Education page of larche.ca.

The Family Guild came into my life at just the right time. Having a child with special needs can be...

Danielle and Kristen met in high school. At first, Kristen felt awkward because she could not...

Belonging has always been a theme woven through my everyday interactions with students. I recall...

Scott tells us about his friend Nadine: “I have a physical disability, caused by Cerebral Palsy...

Adam met Erin at work. He says she is nice to talk to. He put the day of her birthday on his...

Heryka, one of Rebecca’s friends and dance partners, describes their evening at a Flamenco dance...

Sometimes friends move away. This does not mean your friendship has to end. You can find a way to...

This is a speech a Girl Guide leader always gives to her new troupe. In it she explains her disabilities. She needs help with some things. They see that she is not so different. This helps them understand how to behave around her.

Adam brings his photo album along when he meets new people. This can help people get to know him....

Narmie told Kevin, one of her teachers, about how she and another friend befriended a girl with a...

Families know well that opportunities for physical exercise, playing sports and getting together...

Adam plans ahead using a calendar. Before each month starts, he puts all his regular activities on...

One family member talks about the great opportunity adapted sailing has provided for their family...

“In my first Phys Ed class at my new school, we played a game. One girl encouraged me more than...

“The best place for kids to learn social skills and how to be part of a community is in their...

Anik and Mimi became friends at work. They have been friends for 9 years. They always spend their...

This is a written version of Aine’s phone interview about friendship.

Aine graduated from the Steps Forward Program at the University of British Columbia. She made...

Amanda has experience with the Best Buddies program. She coordinated a university Best Buddies...