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Bree-Anna's Adventure Awaits

Bree is a vibrant 30 year old woman who has severe disabilities and she has commanded the ear of international leaders in the field of disability studies and advocacy. In recognition of her contribution to the field, she has been invited to share her amazing story at the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, a renowned conference being held this August. This is a huge honor. But geography is a challenge. Bree lives in Northern British Columbia, Canada and this conference is being held in Melbourne, Australia.

Bree-Anna is an active young woman much like other women in their early 30's. However, Bree faces far more challenges than most of her age-peers.

Those that meet Bree for the first time may only see her multiple disabilities and challenges. Bree requires assistance with all of her personal care needs, such as eating, dressing, bathing, even moving. Although she cannot speak like most people, she uses a variety of ways to communicate with others. Facial expressions, and sounds and body language are her most common methods of communication but she also uses a special computer with eye gaze technology that she allows her to talk. Bree-Anna does not allow these challenges to slow her down!

Bree has a great sense of humor, she is an adventurer, a loving family member and loyal friend. Despite her challenges, Bree directs her life and decisions. She has shared her story of how, through the support of a Vela Microboard™ Bree has created a full and meaningful life and continues to make contributions to her community. The value of sharing her story and life experiences on the international stage with others living with multiple challenges and their supporters is immeasurable.

This is an amazing opportunity for Bree-Anna and will create many new opportunities for others that experience significant levels of disability. But Bree needs some help to get to Melbourne. The cost of travel for someone with severe disabilities is extremely challenging and expensive.

This is where we ask you to join us. Please help us support Bree get to Melbourne so she can help others improve their lives. Your donations will assist Bree-Anna and her support people by covering the extraordinary travel costs required to get to Melbourne.

By supporting Bree-Anna YOU can play a role in improving the lives of people with severe disabilities from around the world!

Please join us in helping Bree change the world for people with severe disabililites.


This is Bree-Anna and her parents, Terry and Gord.

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  • Wendy Hall
    • $100 
    • 8 yrs

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Kim Houlind
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Langley, BC

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