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Welcome to PLAN Okanagan Story pages! If you have a story of celebration, success and positivity to share with us about your journey, please reach out and share them with us. We welcome donor stories, success stories, and family stories about your relationship with PLAN Okanagan and our network.

Please send in any stories you feel like sharing along with 2 to 4 images we could post to our pages in an email to info@planokanagan.ca.

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Maggie’s Story

Maggie Lister

I grew up in Armstrong, BC and lived with my mom on our farm until I was 61 years old. My mom always told me that I could do things and expected a lot from my abilities. I knew that one day, I wanted to have my own place and live independently, but many people told me it wasn’t possible because of my Cerebral Palsy and that I wouldn’t have enough money. However, I knew I could eventually live on my own especially considering that I cared for my mom as she got older and diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I was able to look after my mom so that she could remain in our home until her passing. 

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Designing for PLAN Okanagan: A Rebrand Story

When I first met with Denise Martell (Director & RDSP Presenter for PLAN Okanagan), it was to assess whether or not PLAN Okanagan would be a good fit for my “Design Day for GOOD” initiative. I had never even heard of PLAN Okanagan, nor did I know much about the great work they do for individuals with disabilities and their families. Denise gave me the abbreviated version of the PLAN Okanagan story, and we talked a bit about the programs, resources, workshops, and support networks they provide. All done on a very limited budget, with one part-time staff member, and a lot of volunteer support. Needless to say, it didn’t take much convincing before I knew I needed to help this nonprofit organization refresh its look and help create professional assets that would help them to reach a greater audience and garner more support.

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