A Closer Look: Jody Paterson

I'm a communications strategist and writer with a journalism background, a drifter's spirit, and a growing sense of alarm at where this world is going. I am happiest when writing pieces that identify, contextualize and background societal problems big and small in hopes of helping us at least slow our deepening crises.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

A heartfelt plea from the father of a young woman who could lose her group home if "home share" becomes the only option in B.C. for people with mental handicaps.
Posted by Jody Paterson at 6:31 PM
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