The DDA Spring Star is here! In this edition, you’ll find stories about… Nicholas, who faced a life-changing accident, and his older sister’s work toward inclusion Lily, working hard and taking names at This World’s Ours Centre Our collective struggle in challenging times; a word from our Executive Director Alanna Hendren …and more. A big …
The DDA Winter Star is here! In this edition, you’ll find these stories and more. Affordable Childcare Now! Kevin Finds Success at Superstore Tech Review: Finch A big thanks to everyone who submitted stories and photos for this edition. DDA WINTER STAR
Our Spring edition of the DDA STAR MAGAZINE 2022 is finally here! Click below to take a peek at the variety of stories we have! The Reverse Flynn Effect Pink Shirt Day! DDA Tech Review DDA STAR SPRING 2022
Our Fall edition of the DDA STAR MAGAZINE 2021 is here! Click below to take a peek at the variety of stories we have! What in the World? The Interview: When People With Developmental Disabilities Go Missing New Child Development Centre – Fraserview DDA STAR MAGAZINE 2021
For the first time in Vancouver’s history a street will be named after a person with a disability. Jeanette Street, named after Jeanette Andersen, will be on the site of the proposed George Pearson Centre Redevelopment Project on W. 57th Avenue in Vancouver. Originally built in 1952 to treat people with tuberculosis and polio, the …
2020 was a transformative year for Developmental Disabilities Association due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We sat down with DDA’s Executive Director, Alanna Hendren, to see how things have changed for DDA from the organizational point of view and how things look moving forward into the New Year. As the Executive Director of an organization, how …
Our Spring edition of the STAR Newsletter is here! Find stories on a variety of topics including: Reflecting on 40 Years of Support CBC News Visits Playhouse Child Development Centre Residential Christmas Parties Annual Christmas Toy Drive Study Finds Siblings of Those with Developmental Disabilities Become Nicer People Tax Tips & Information Make a Business …
In Residential Services we encourage staff to think outside the box and use their creativity to enhance the lives of the individuals living in our programs. Above is a snapshot of the ingenuity of one of our staff to facilitate a lifelong hobby of one of the residents who has a slow degenerative health problem …
The Main Street Drop-In Cooking program has provided healthy and nutritious meals for some of our childcare centres for many years. The Drop-In Center also provides a $3.00 hot lunch program for its participants. These programs rely on the support of our volunteers who gain valuable experience and training in the food service industry. Three …
Individuals with developmental disabilities today are living longer, heathier lives due to improvements in understanding, health care, and community supports. As a result, there is now an aging population of individuals within this demographic that require coordinated care teams particularly when supporting complex medical needs. CareZare, Timeless, and Dementia Talk are 3 apps available for …
Since 1985, the Jobs West Employment Program has successfully placed hundreds of job seekers in gainful and productive employment opportunities with local businesses. As champions of inclusive hiring, we couldn’t be more proud of this contributing workforce. The reality is, however, there are still those businesses that may not feel comfortable offering jobs to people …
Through the tax system, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers a range of benefits and credits for persons with a disability or those who are caring for a dependant with a disability. By filing your income tax and benefit return by April 30, 2020, your return will be processed faster and if you are entitled …
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