International Women’s Day and the Role of Caregivers

March is Women’s History Month, which coincides with International Women’s Day on March 8th. DDA has a rich history involving women. The association was started by a young woman in 1952 and many of the innovations the association brought to the mainstream were started by, you guessed It, women.

THE TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS TOUR MOVIE

If you haven’t heard of Taylor Swift, then you must not be in touch with today’s pop culture. Taylor Swift is a pop musician (Icon) who has won many awards and accolades. Currently she is touring the globe with her Eras Tour to sold-out stadiums of fans known as ‘Swifties’.

DDA STAR – SPRING 2024 EDITION

Welcome to the spring 2024 edition of our Star Magazine! DDA staff and clients had an excellent holiday season and gave back to the community in many ways. We are all looking forward to a warm spring and wonderful summer! In this edition, you’ll find stories about… …and much more. A big thanks to everyone …

Christmas Hampers

This year, the Family Support Program held our biggest hamper drive yet.  We purchased 27 Quest Food Exchange hampers, which are Christmas dinner in a box.  Each box came with a turkey, variety of fruits and vegetables, gravy, cranberries, sweet treats, and gift card to Quest Food Exchange.

The Evolving Face of Parenting

Parents today are the first generation in the history of homo-sapiens that takes a ‘child-first’ approach to raising kids.  We view each child as a special, individual with their own unique needs and gifts. 

Neurodiversity and The Spectrum of Human Experience

Neurodiversity is a concept that celebrates the natural variation in human neurological function. Just as biodiversity enriches our ecosystems, neurodiversity enriches our society, offering a spectrum of perspectives, talents, and experiences.

$10-a-Day Child Care – DDA Is All In

As of February 1st, 2024, all of DDA’s eligible Child Development Centres (CDCs) can now offer the much anticipated $10-a-day child care program! That means seven of our eight locations are now under ChildCareBC’s initiative to make child care affordable for families in the Lower Mainland.

Top 5 Sensory Puzzles

DDA’s Assistive Technology Lab has taken a look at some sensory puzzles and picked the ones it liked the most!