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KylesKiosk Kyle’s journey diagnosed with CHARGE Syndrome at birth & ASD. We established a small business for his functional life skills & share his story ��

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Not every place is for everyone and that’s okay. We’ve been watching Jack, who is autistic, experience life in Negros, ...
09/25/2026

Not every place is for everyone and that’s okay. We’ve been watching Jack, who is autistic, experience life in Negros, Philippines, after moving from the UK. Away from busy life, he seems to be finding so much joy in a slower, simpler environment. 🇵🇭
And then there’s our eldest, right now living in London, 🇬🇧 happily teaching every day and embracing all the opportunities she has while following her passion. She loves what she does and doesn’t feel the same stress and pressure, she’s simply happy doing work that she loves. 🇬🇧❤️
Different places, different lives, different opportunities but the same goal: finding where you can truly thrive.

It’s true that happiness ultimately comes from within, and we should learn to appreciate where we are. But nowadays, our environment, opportunities, and pace of life can affect us deeply too.
Sometimes we struggle to feel fulfilled because the place we are in may not offer the opportunities, support, or lifestyle that truly speaks to us. When we have the courage to seek what fulfills us, we can rediscover a sense of purpose and meaning. ❤️
And perhaps that meaning changes throughout our lives. What gives us purpose today may be different tomorrow and that’s okay.
Life changes, and so does the meaning we find in it. The important thing is to keep searching for where we can truly thrive because life is short.
📸: Appreciating the sunrise from her flat before going to work.

The simple things we saw the last time we were in the Philippines. 2026.The random, no waiver form, no explanation, no m...
09/25/2026

The simple things we saw the last time we were in the Philippines. 2026.

The random, no waiver form, no explanation, no marking, no labelling ways in the Philippines.
1) the Airport: no lanyard or Dr’s note necessary. Just tell the airport staff at immigration PWD and they have so much respect and courtesy to all PWDs and most of all the elderlies!
2) the impromptu support people to Kyle, no questions asked what he has, what he needs, what risks, a long list.. they just jumped in the sea with him, put on the lifebuoy and took him to the corals and colourful fish, just made sure Kyle enjoyed the island hopping in Palawan and the marine life
3) sorbetero ice cream , si Manong and Kyle. No problem, just enjoy the street food. Food safe approved, what’s the ingredients? They made this ice cream long before freezers arrived in the Philippines so it’s tested
4) the flag speaks it all- happy!
5) driving in traffic, no problem.. so entertaining to watch the zig zag scooters, drivers just know how to.. Honking is not rude, it’s just a “Psstt hey, careful I’m here!” and that’s just the way it is, don’t take it seriously. Just enjoy.
The country where poverty and hardship truly exist… and yet, people are happy, easy going and family/ community oriented. The people in the rural provinces outside the big cities, they live so simple but have the most and they don’t even have any idea that they do!

09/25/2026

We want to share this, thank you, ! ❤️
I have to admit, I’m a little jealous! Kyle’s mom here.
Our son, Kyle, has CHARGE syndrome and autism. He is a happy person, but life comes with many challenges and struggles.
Watching Jack settle into life in the Philippines makes me think that Kyle could experience that same sense of happiness and freedom too. Sometimes, it’s not only about the person, the environment, culture and how the people around them feel can make such a difference.
I often feel that the Western world can be so focused on stress, pressure, formality, and liability that sometimes humanity gets lost in all of it. I’m honestly so ready for a slower, more peaceful way of living not only for Kyle, but for myself too. It feels long overdue.
We’re so happy to see Jack enjoying his first months in the Philippines! 🇵🇭 It’s beautiful to see how much joy can come from a simpler pace of life, especially outside the big cities.
Mom showed this video to Kyle and explained that Jack is from the UK and is now in the Philippines. He was asking why sad in 🇬🇧 . And I just asked him if he liked and if he was happy in the 🇵🇭 when he visited. 👍🏼👍🏼 Kyle knows the signs for many countries in sign language, so he thought that was pretty cool! 😊🌏
Wishing you many more beautiful experiences, Jack! More blessings, more adventures, and lots of happy moments ahead! 👏🏼❤️🇵🇭 we hope you are ready for the Christmas season there because that is the best! ☺️
Get • Sometimes it isn’t about changing the child… it’s about changing the environment around them. ❤️

Seeing Jack come home from school so overwhelmed and upset far too many times in the UK was heartbreaking. Now, seeing him outside, running freely, smiling and genuinely happy reminds me just how much the right environment can matter.

Every child is different, but sometimes a change of surroundings can bring out a side of them you’ve been waiting so long to see. 🥹❤️

Congratulations to all the winners!Repost Hummingbird and Bean Society What an honour to be part of the 2026 Untapped Wo...
09/23/2026

Congratulations to all the winners!
Repost Hummingbird and Bean Society
What an honour to be part of the 2026 Untapped Workplace Inclusion Awards as a nominee in the Inclusive Culture Champion – Small Business category.
We were especially inspired by keynote speaker Brian Scudamore, Founder & CEO of O2E Brands and founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, who openly shared that he has ADD and spoke about his lived experience and entrepreneurial journey, starting his business at just 19. His story, humility, and people-centred approach made his presence at an accessibility and inclusion event especially meaningful.
And to the person who nominated Hummingbird and Bean Café , we know who you are now! 😊🙏🏼

This nomination and recognition truly feels like one of the greatest rewards of our two years at Hummingbird and Bean Café.
Thank you for believing in what we are building. At the heart of this event, we all share one common humanity, our lived experiences.

Get Repost App • Open Door Group Congratulations to our 2026 Untapped Workplace Inclusion Award Recipients!
This year we’re celebrating seven incredible honorees leading the way in workplace diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across BC:
• Marni Robinson, Inclusive Champion, Individual
• H.A.V.E. Café, Inclusive Culture Champion, Social Enterprise
• BC Investment Management Corporation, Inclusive Culture Champion, Medium/Large Business
• KPMG MSLP, Inclusive Culture Champion, Medium/Large Business
• Fairware, Inclusive Culture Champion, Small Business
• Power To Be, Inclusive Culture Champion, Non-Profit Organization
• BC Infrastructure Benefits Inc., Inclusive Culture Champion, Public Sector

For 13 years, the Untapped Awards have honored individuals and businesses breaking barriers and building truly inclusive workplaces. Join us in celebrating this year’s champions.

Thank you for connecting with us, J !We truly feel that you were God-sent to help teach us and especially Kyle the Filip...
09/22/2026

Thank you for connecting with us, J !
We truly feel that you were God-sent to help teach us and especially Kyle the Filipino Sign Language (FSL) before he spends an extended time in the Philippines. 🇵🇭
It’s such a beautiful opportunity for Kyle to connect with Deaf Filipinos and, one day, explore the many islands of the Philippines while connecting with the culture and community. For now, we are simply grateful. Once again, it feels like the universe has responded at just the right time. Salamat sa message we are eager to meet you! 🙏🏼

Teaching Kyle about his great-uncle, (mom’s uncle) Arturo Tolentino, and his advocacy for the Philippines’ Archipelagic ...
09/20/2026

Teaching Kyle about his great-uncle, (mom’s uncle) Arturo Tolentino, and his advocacy for the Philippines’ Archipelagic Doctrine during the Law of the Sea negotiations. 🇵🇭
An archipelago means our islands and connecting waters form one geographic and legal whole. What makes us especially proud is that this principle helped shape maritime rights for the Philippines and other archipelagic nations around the world. 🌏 A reminder of why sovereignty matters! It means protecting our waters, resources, and rights for generations to come. And one day, Kyle, we’ll visit Tubbataha Reefs and maybe even dive together! 🤿🤿. Kyle has experienced island hopping, so he understands how thousands of islands, connected by water, come together to form an archipelago, a nation.
A family legacy, a lesson for Kyle, and a story that reaches far beyond our shores 🇵🇭.

September 19, 1910. This is Kyle’s great -uncle, Arturo Tolentino. Kyle’s grandfather’s eldest brother and, to our famil...
09/20/2026

September 19, 1910.
This is Kyle’s great -uncle, Arturo Tolentino. Kyle’s grandfather’s eldest brother and, to our family, a source of tremendous pride.
His eldest daughter, Nana, is still here in North Vancouver. She also helped our family settle in Lynn Valley. She is now 91.

Whenever we read about UNCLOS and the ongoing tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, we think of him.
He dedicated much of his life to international law and to the Philippines’ position on the law of the sea. The issues surrounding UNCLOS today make us remember the important role he played in shaping the country’s legal position.
It is amazing to think that someone born on September 19, 1910, left a legacy that still connects with conversations happening more than a century later.
Some family legacies are not only remembered through stories they continue to live on through the issues and values that mattered to them.

Get Repost App • Hummingbird and Bean Society Such a humbling experience today. It was our first time attending the Unta...
09/19/2026

Get Repost App • Hummingbird and Bean Society
Such a humbling experience today.
It was our first time attending the Untapped Workplace Inclusion Awards, and we are incredibly grateful that Hummingbird and Bean Café was nominated in the 2026 Small Business category, alongside so many inspiring businesses.

Being nominated and having our work recognized in this way is already such a meaningful honour for our small café.
It was especially meaningful to be part of this event during Open Door Group’s 50th anniversary year, 50 years of opening doors and creating opportunities. What an incredible milestone to celebrate!

A heartfelt thank you to Untapped Accessibility, Open Door Group, and Accessible Employers for creating this space and recognizing businesses working toward greater accessibility and inclusion.
We are truly humbled, grateful, and inspired to keep learning, growing, and opening more doors!
📸: at Untapped Accessibility Awards in Parq Hotel, Vancouver with Diana Pengelley, Director, Hummingbird and Bean Society . Table 22 seating (Kyle’s birthday 22 ❤️😊)
Open Door Group Accessible Employers

Deeply grateful to whoever nominated Hummingbird and Bean Café. ❤️This was completely unexpected, and honestly, just bei...
09/16/2026

Deeply grateful to whoever nominated Hummingbird and Bean Café. ❤️
This was completely unexpected, and honestly, just being included in this category already feels incredibly meaningful and fulfilling.
We are so grateful to be recognized for the work we are passionate about creating an inclusive space, providing opportunities, and building a community where everyone can feel welcome. Kyle signed 👍🏼👍🏼😊
Thank you for seeing what we are trying to build. It truly means a lot! or Accessible Employers

28 years! 2026 - 1998 had to use a calculator for that one! half our lifetime!Exactly! And if you’ve noticed, we are to...
09/11/2026

28 years! 2026 - 1998 had to use a calculator for that one! half our lifetime!
Exactly! And if you’ve noticed, we are total opposites! 😂 Somehow, it works.
We’ve been through so much together not just moving from one country to another and starting completely from scratch (no expat lifestyle for us! ), but building our own life along the way.
Then came the children… and, of course, Mr. K! ❤️
We recently visited a couple who have been married for 62 years, and when we asked them their secret, they laughed and said, “A LOT of ups and downs!” I think that says it all.
“If you don’t quit, you might make it, but if you quit then you definitely won’t!” - Seth Rogen
Now that is NEVER easy.

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