DDA's 60th Anniversary
"Out of small acorns, big oak trees grow." - Bea Purdy
It has already been 60 years since a group of 12 wilful parents of children with developmental disabilities came together to integrate their children into public schools. Their persistence and efforts have rewarded them with something much greater, known as Developmental Disabilities Association.
This year, we are celebrating our 60th anniversary as a community living agency that supports over 1,600 individuals and families each year with their 50 community-based programs and services to children, adults and families with developmental disabilities in Vancouver and Richmond.
Whether you are a member, client, or donor, we want to invite you to join us in celebrating our anniversary and to another amazing 60 years to come at our events lined up this year.
Read more about DDA's history.
Please be sure to check back frequently for event updates.
DDA Events
February - Art Show & Sale
Celebrate DDA's artists at our wine & cheese art show & sale on
Wednesday, February 29th from 7pm to 9pm at the Museum of Vancouver
(1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver BC V6J 3J9). For more information,
please contact Martyn Woolley at 604.322.0052.
March - Spring Fashion Extravaganza
Join CTV Morning Live anchor Norma Reid at the Vancouver Chinatown
Lionness Committee Spring Fashion Extravaganza on March 4th, 2012. All
funds raised will benefit DDA's Vancouver Infant Development Program.
July 6 - Family Movie Night
Celebrate summer with us at our fun outdoor event filled with games,
activities, and a movie. More details to follow. Please contact Kathy at
kmoncalieri@develop.bc.ca should you be interested in volunteer
opportunities.
July 25 - DDA Night at the Nat
Join us at the Vancouver Canadians Game at Nat Bailey Stadium.
More details to come.
November - Building Connectivity Conference
Learn, meet, and connect with other like-minded families at our Building
Connectivity Conference, featuring seminars for all age-groups and
needs.
December - Holiday Open House
We invite you and your family to join us in celebrating the holidays.
This year, it will be hosted at Van Dusen Garden. Please see your Winter 2012 STAR
newsletter for the event details.
DDA In Your Community
We will be participating in the following community events. Please come by our booth and say hi!
March 18 — St Patrick Day Parade
April 21-22 — Regional Recycling - Vancouver, Richmond, and Burnaby
May 12 — Port Coquitlam Rotary May Day Parade
May 26 — Lynn Valley Days Parade
June 2 — Pitt Meadows Day Parade
June 2 — Hats off Day Parade
June 9 — Teddy Bear Picnic
June 10 — Teddy Bear Picnic Parade
June 24 — Greek Days
July 1 — Canada Day at Canada Place
July 1 — Canada Day on the North Shore
July 1 — Steveston Salmon Festival Parade
August 3-6 — Spirit of the Sea
August 5 — Squamish Days Parade
August 5 — Vancouver Pride Parade
August 25 — Steveston Dragon Boat Festival
Sept 21-23 — Word on the Street Festival
