Our Infant Development Program (IDP) celebrated 45 years of support and service this past year! IDP has been a program offered by DDA since 1972, providing early intervention and support to families of children from birth to age three. Each month, IDP Consultants provide home visits supplemented by group programs to over 400 infants and …
The following is an op-ed (opinion editorial) written by Alanna Hendren, Executive Director of the Developmental Disabilities Association. Due to the recent tragic deaths of a man in a clothing donation bin in West Vancouver and a woman in Toronto, municipalities are justifiably concerned about the threat of such bins to public safety. The Developmental …
Richmond, January 4, 2019 – The Developmental Disabilities Association, a charity that operates services for over 1,800 individuals with developmental disabilities, is saddened by the news of the death of an individual in a West Vancouver donation bin belonging to another organization. Community safety is a top priority for our association. Since last year, we …
The 66th Annual General Meeting was held on June 20, 2018. During the AGM, the annual report was presented to members of the Association, Board of Directors, staff, family and visitors. Highlights from this year’s annual report include: Infant Development Program served over 450 families this year; Child Development Centres supported 435 families including 88 …
CARF’s (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) on-site survey was conducted May 16-18, 2018 and identified the Association’s strengths and conformance to international standards of practice. Based on an intensive three-day survey conducted by three CARF surveyors, DDA was awarded its fifth three-year certification, the highest level of accreditation awarded for excellence in service. For …
The year 2018 has seen the beginnings of mainstream representation in the fashion industry by individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. From Anna Sui’s runway designs with the Cerebral Palsy Foundation that “reflect the unique physical needs of people with disabilities,” to Tommy Hilfiger’s partnership with the Runway of Dreams to create clothing with “disability-friendly” …
On June 5, DDA received a generous donation towards our Infant Development Program (IDP) from William and Laura Donnellan. William, Owner of Donnellan’s Irish Pub and Managing Director of IRL Construction, chose to make the donation as a way to give back to a program that assists families with children at risk or already experiencing …
Canada.ca released a new report published March 2018 regarding the National Autism Spectrum Disorder Surveillance System. Download the alternative format (PDF format, 837 KB, 42 pages) Organization: Public Health Agency of Canada Published: March 2018 Read it here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder-children-youth-canada-2018.html
September 11th, 2017, Vancouver BC – Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is pleased to be presenting the Heart to Heart Orchestra in Vancouver at the Norman Rothstein Theatre on September 15th, 2017. From Seoul, Korea, the Heart to Heart Orchestra was originally founded to provide music education opportunities to young people with developmental disabilities and they …
First-of-its-kind ‘collaborative service’ robot supports safe, independent living for those with developmental disabilities, serves as a ‘smart’ aid for support workers, caregivers Vancouver, B.C. – August 10, 2017 – There’s a new resident at Richmond-based Camsell House, one of 19 group homes operated by the Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) throughout Vancouver and Richmond. Though he’s …
October 11th, 2017, Vancouver, BC – Jobs West, the supported employment division of the Developmental Disabilities Association awards the City of Richmond the Employer of the Year Award for developing a successful inclusive employment environment. Over the past year, the City of Richmond has worked diligently with Jobs West to create and secure inclusive work …
September 4th, 2014 – The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) may be known more for its clothing donation collections than the services DDA provides to about 2,000 vulnerable children and adults each year. The Association has been collecting donations of used clothing and small household items in the Lower Mainland for 35 years. With for-profit companies …
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