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The federal Liberal government is poised to release this year’s budget. One of the looming questions is will the new Canada Disability Benefit get funding? The recent introduction of the new benefit and the Royal Assent it received is a bold step towards enhancing support for people with disabilities.

As April unfolds the cherry blossoms in the Lower Mainland, it also heralds the arrival of Autism Acceptance Month.

The City of Richmond, along with the government of BC, announced a new affordable housing development at 5491 No. 2 Road as part of the Homes for People Action Plan. Certainly, this is good news for the city, for the most part.

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.

In December 2023, the federal government brought into force its country-wide ban on single-use plastics which includes plastic straws. That has been a huge issue for many people in the disability community who use flexible plastic straws every day to drink.

Pink Shirt Day, celebrated in many places on the last Wednesday of February, is a powerful symbol of our commitment to fostering kindness, acceptance, and standing up against bullying.

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’.

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 …

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.

In late November, representatives from the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education in South Korea visited Berwick Child Development Centre to learn more about inclusive education policies & systems in British Columbia.

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 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.