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Author: Surjit Atwal

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Trial and error: One musical artist’s journey

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 05-04-2021
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Bulgarian musician reflects on pandemic experience in Fraser Valley

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 05-04-2021
Hans Egger and Kim Egger, representatives from the Rick Hansen Foundation share how they work with universities more accessible. Photo courtesy of Rick Hansen Foundation Website.

Making communities more accessible

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 05-04-2021
Hans Egger and Kim Egger, representatives from the Rick Hansen Foundation shared how there foundation is trying to make life easier for individuals with disabilities. Photo Courtesy of Rick Hansen Foundation Twitter.

Making communities more accessible

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 05-04-2021
Rebecca Wassef, the manager of UFV’s Centre for Accessibility services explained what can be done to make universities more accessible. Photo Courtesy of Public Domain Pictures.

Accessible education means taking more time amidst pandemic

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 05-04-2021
Rebecca Wassef, the manager of UFV’s Centre for Accessibility services shares what she thinks can be done to make universities more accessible. Photo Courtesy of Public Domain Pictures.

Improving accessibility at UFV

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 05-04-2021
Rebekah Brackett a painter, spoke with CIVL on the barriers presented by covid-19. Photo courtesy to Public Domain Pictures.

Millenial Scoop artist unpacks her own privileges

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 04-04-2021
Rebekah Brackett, a painter, spoke with CIVL on how covid-19 has affected her artwork. Photo courtesy to Public Domain Pictures.

Rebekah Brackett: meta-artist

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 03-04-2021
Howard Blank, the provincial ambassador for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of BC spoke with CIVL on how the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of BC has helped children get therapy throughout the pandemic. Photo courtesy to Public Domain Pictures.

Cerebral Palsy Foundation fundraisers give away $2M annually

Surjit Atwal - - Abbotsford • BC | 24-03-2021
Ron Ratzlaff, a representative speaking on behalf of Mennonite Central Committee, spoke with CIVL about how his organization is helping people afford housing.Photo courtesy to Public Domain Pictures.

MCC protects under-housed community members

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 24-03-2021