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Dorothy Alexander, disability rights advocate in Vernon, dies

Dorothy Alexander disability advocacy Vernon Venture Living community inclusion

Isabella Dorothy Alexander, a prominent advocate for people with disabilities in the Vernon area, passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 87.

Alexander was a pioneer in the community, working to challenge the prevailing attitudes of institutionalization during the 1960s and 1970s. She championed community inclusion and the belief that individuals with disabilities deserve opportunities to participate and live with dignity. In 1958, she established My School, which provided education and activities for children with disabilities. Under her leadership, the program expanded and eventually relocated to the site now occupied by Venture Living.

Ryan Cucheron, CEO of Venture Living, described Alexander as a remarkable advocate and a pioneer whose vision helped shape the services and opportunities available in the region today. Alexander was also noted as an early advocate of reverse inclusion.

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Isabella Dorothy Alexander · My School · Ryan Cucheron · Venture Living · Vernon

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Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [crestonvalleyadvance.ca]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [peninsulanewsreview.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [campbellrivermirror.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Goldstream News Gazette [goldstreamgazette.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [houston-today.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [langleyadvancetimes.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News [westerlynews.ca]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [peacearchnews.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [thenorthernview.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Chilliwack Progress [theprogress.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [mapleridgenews.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [lakecountrycalendar.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [thefreepress.ca]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [oakbaynews.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [trailtimes.ca]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [sookenewsmirror.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [cloverdalereporter.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Salmon Arm Observer [saobserver.net]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [missioncityrecord.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Parksville Qualicum News [pqbnews.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [revelstokereview.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Surrey Now-Leader [surreynowleader.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Cranbrook Daily Townsman [cranbrooktownsman.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal [ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [saanichnews.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [comoxvalleyrecord.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [clearwatertimes.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [terracestandard.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [pentictonwesternnews.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Vanderhoof Omineca Express [ominecaexpress.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [aldergrovestar.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Kelowna Capital News [kelownacapnews.com]
Greater Vernon's longtime advocate for people with disabilities dies [vernonmorningstar.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Victoria News [vicnews.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Barriere North Thompson Star [barrierestarjournal.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [northernsentinel.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Williams Lake Tribune [wltribune.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Quesnel Cariboo Observer [quesnelobserver.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [kimberleybulletin.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [grandforksgazette.ca]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [todayinbc.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [lakecowichangazette.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [chemainusvalleycourier.ca]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies [westknews.com]
Longtime advocate for people with disabilities in Vernon dies - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier [caledoniacourier.com]