January 15th, 2015, Vancouver, BC – Starworks Packaging and Assembly , a local social enterprise founded by the Developmental Disabilities Association marks 15 years of business providing kitting, packaging, fulfillment and assembly services. Starworks was founded to create and sustain competitive employment for individuals with developmental disabilities. Today, Starworks employs over 45 individuals with disabilities …
By Ted Chernecki and Peter Meiszner Global News During weather like this, you might be thinking about donating some of your old clothes to help keep the less fortunate warm. Maybe there’s a donation bin where you shop that keeps reminding you. But there’s something you should know about some of those bins. It turns …
We are pleased to see the recent press release from the Competition Bureau on for-profit donation bins. We want to encourage informed decisions when it comes to donating to bins as the choice does affect our programs and services we offer for individuals with developmental disabilities. Find a copy below or follow this link for …
For Immediate Release– The Developmental Disabilities Association honoured Dorothy Frew with the I Am Award at the Association’s Annual General Meeting on June 16th, 2014. The I AM Award celebrates individuals who have made an inspiring contribution and effect positive change in their communities. Frew is an advocate, widow, volunteer, employee who receives support services …
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