The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) welcomed Suzanne Desrosiers into the position of President at the Annual General Meeting in Moncton in September. Since joining the Board, Suzanne has been part of the Executive as Secretary, followed by the position of Vice President. Growing up in a small mining community in northern New […]

PATH is a person-centred planning tool that helps individuals plan for their future. Used widely with persons who have a disability though not limited to this use, the process involves a carefully ordered structure that uses graphics to focus energy and support memory. PATH also identifies supports and people that will help to accomplish the […]

Once again, the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) co-hosted the annual Values, Visions, and Actions (VVA) retreat for parents or guardians of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, this year in Alma. With four facilitators and 21 parents and guardians attending, this year’s VVA retreat was one of the largest to be co-hosted […]

With the transition to fall well under way, many people are excited about the crisp nights, apple picking and pumpkin spiced everything, but NBALC’s Meghan Wells is excited for a different reason—the annual wardrobe transition is underway. “The change in seasons means it’s a time when a lot of people are going through their closets […]

NBACL’s Annual General Meeting took place at the Crowne Plaza in Moncton in September and was well attended by members of the province’s local ACL’s, self-advocates, families and members of the community. The evening celebrated the success of the Association’s programs and NBACL’s Committee Chairs reflected on their work over the past year. The AGM […]

If you’re in the market for a new four wheeler and want to support a great cause, NBACL and Fredericton Sport Investment Inc. (FSI) are giving you the chance to win one, along with some other amazing prizes, as part of the annual Elimination Draw presented by both organizations. “We knew we had to bring […]

$5 for families! *Cost includes a bag of apples and a wagon ride* Bring reusable bags if you would like to purchase additional apples! Grab a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on at the Everett log cabin and enjoy some tasty treats after apple picking. This event is for the whole family and […]

In support of Fredericton Sports Investment & New Brunswick Association for Community Living 2018 Elimination Draw To purchase, please call: 453-4400 www.nbacl.nb.ca   www.fsi-nb.ca Over 40 prizes to be won! First name drawn wins a prize Every 20th name drawn wins a prize valued at $50 Last 10 names win a prize Saturday October 13th, 2018 […]

Here in New Brunswick, we don’t consider where our garbage goes once it’s picked up from our home. Once it’s out of sight, many of us simply don’t think about it again—but we should. With our wide swaths of pristine land, just how much space our waste takes up on an annual basis isn’t a […]

(Fredericton, N.B.) October 15-21 is designated as Waste Reduction Week in Canada and the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) wants to remind New Brunswickers that it’s also a great time to donate gently-used clothing, extending the life and reducing the amount of textiles going to landfill. “Waste Reduction week is the perfect time […]

Our province is rich in natural resources. One of the most recognizable is our water. New Brunswick is known for its beautiful lakes, winding rivers and vast coastline. This water is home to thousands of species of flora and fauna. Our supply of water is also something that we take for granted too often. As […]