Developmental Disabilities Association

Happy Chinese New Year!🎉 The year of the Horse! 🐎

As the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle, the Horse represents energy, speed, passion, and independence.

Celebrating the strength and vibrancy of BC’s Chinese community. Wishing you a year filled with prosperity, health, and happiness.

What do you get when you mash up the Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, and....Elvis??🐴❤️🧑‍🎤

You get this party!! DDA's Living Options program once again took over the Croatian Cultural Centre to get down to business and get rockin'!

Elvis was an enormous hit with clients and staff alike!

#theking

❤️Sweetness abounds!❤️

The guys at our Azure group home in Richmond got together to bake a Valentine's Day Cake.

George, Arthur, and Rafael helped bake the cake and added the icing and decorations. Naturally, they had a piece too.

Have a Happy Valentine's Day wherever you find love! ❤️❤️

Supporting children, youth with disabilities with new programs, more funding Investment will expand services throughout B.C., provide additional direct funding to families

It's a good day for BC families with kids who have developmental disabilities. The province announced it is expanding resources and providing direct funding for families.

news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Max Brault was instrumental in helping create the Accessibility Canada Act. We caught up with him to talk about his book - "The Race to the Starting Line."

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Let's gooooo!!! #GoCanadaGo

UBC and Leisure Challenge Dental Hygiene Practicum - Developmental Disabilities Association In October and November, Leisure Challenge continued its longstanding community partnership with the UBC Dental Hygiene program.

Making teeth care interesting and fun!😁

DDA partners with UBC dental hygiene students for fun and educational sessions at our Leisure Challenge Program. The teens learn all about dental care and even get to act as hygienists!

#dentalhygiene #fun #fridayvibes

www.develop.bc.ca/ubc-and-leis...

Autism Just As Common In Girls And Boys, Study Finds It's long been thought that autism is far more prevalent in boys than girls. But findings from a new study looking at data across more than three decades suggest that may not be the case.

Conventional wisdom thought autism was more prevalent in boys; turns out that's not the case. A new study finds the condition is fairly equal between boys and girls. What differs is the age of diagnosis. #autismawareness www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/06/a...

Accessible Travel: Tips, Tools, and Resources - Developmental Disabilities Association Spring break is the perfect time to escape the daily grind, but for people with disabilities, planning a trip can come with unique challenges. Thankfully, with the growing focus on accessibility, ther...

Believe it or not, spring break for the kids is a little over a month away. 🌞

We've put together some tips, tools, and ideas on accessible travel. #TravelGoals #accessibletravel #everyonetravels #AccessibilityMatters www.develop.bc.ca/accessible-s...

Free services are always good, and more accessible when online. The BC government is making it easier to access court services: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

YouTube video by Johnnie Elevators CTV news Sawatsky sign-off with Johnnie elevators (ORIGINAL VERSION)

Many of DDA’s staff bring lived experience to their roles, which strengthens the work they do every day. ❤️

Kory Burk is one of our managers, and outside of DDA, Kory is also the proud parent of his son Johnnie, who is autistic and has a passion for elevators.⬆️⬇️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4a8...

Children's Books Honored For Focus On Disability Experience Nine books featuring stories about various types of disabilities are being tapped for a special set of awards given alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals.

Nine children's books that involve lived experience with disabilities and neurodivergence are up for some awards! Representation matters. #booksbooksbooks #representationmatters

www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/03/c...

The first week of Feb is White Cane Week.

This week is a time to recognize the independence, mobility, and rights of people who are blind or partially sighted. Let's remind ourselves that accessible communities benefit everyone. #WhiteCaneWeek #disabilityinclusion

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February is Black History Month ✊🏿💛

This month, we honour Black people and those in that community who live at the intersection of racism and ableism. Their stories—activists, artists, and leaders—remind us that disability justice is racial justice.

#BlackHistoryMonth

YouTube video by Rogers tv The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter Continues to Grow | Rogers tv

Self-advocate and Kamloops resident, Krystian Shaw, was never expected to read or write. Defying the odds is something that frames his life.

Years later, he's created The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter and is now trying to educate people about online safety.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoVs...

Home - Canadian Paralympic Committee The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization in collaboration with 28 member sport organizations.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are poised to get underway. Following those games are the #Paralympics! Follow the Canadian Paralympic Team on social via their website for all the action and updates. And, of course, take all the action in on TV! #Paralympics2026 #disabilityisnotinability

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On January 29th, we remember the victims of the Québec City mosque attack—lives taken by hate while gathered in peace and prayer. 🌙🕌

May remembrance strengthen our commitment to compassion, inclusion, and standing firmly against Islamophobia and all forms of hatred.

YouTube video by Switchboard Magazine Saving Superman | Documentary Short | Switchboard Shorts (2025)

Produced by Oscar winner Brendan Fraser, whose son, Griffin Fraser, is on the spectrum, "Saving Superman" is a documentary about a town rallying around a man with autism at risk of losing his home. Worth a watch! #superman #autismsupport #community

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If you haven't heard of these, they look pretty cool! A grandmother in the US created socks for people with mobility issues. Socks with holes for easier pulling and inspirational messages!
#adaptivefashion #SocksThatRock

disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/28/i...

Jan 27th - International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Today, we remember the millions of Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust, and the millions of others targeted because of who they were.

Everyone deserves dignity. Everyone deserves to belong.

#HolocaustRemembranceDay

'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' To Highlight Character With Autism An upcoming episode of a popular PBS Kids show will be told from the viewpoint of a character with autism.

It's always good to see some representation in productions. PBS KIDS show 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' will feature Max, a character with autism who learns that everyone can be more than one thing. #representationmatters #autismawareness www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/26/d...

Due to factors like social isolation, bullying, lack of accessible mental health care, and chronic stress from navigating a world not designed for them, people with developmental disabilities have higher rates of mental health issues than the general public. Let's listen and #endthestigma #LetsTalk

Starworks Packaging & Assembly: Celebrating 25 Years of Purpose-Driven Success - Developmental Disabilities Association 2026 marks a remarkable milestone — Starworks Packaging & Assembly is celebrating its 25th anniversary!

🎉Starworks celebrates 25 years in business!🎉

Established in 2000, our packaging and assembly business, located on South West Marine Drive in Vancouver, creates meaningful work, builds skills, and opens doors for people with disabilities.

Here's to another 25!! 🥳

www.develop.bc.ca/starworks-pa...

Don't forget!! DDA is proudly supporting the 'Complete Neurodivergent Expo' on February 21st!!

This inclusive event celebrates neurodiversity, champions authentic voices, and builds community.

🎟 Follow the link to register: neurodivergentexpo.ca

NBC Making Olympics Coverage More Accessible Television coverage of the upcoming winter Olympics is on track to be more accessible to people with disabilities than ever before.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are just around the corner, and one broadcaster is making its coverage of the games more accessible. #Olympics2026 #AccessibilityMatters

www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/20/n...

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on a vision of justice that leaves no one out.

That vision must include people with developmental disabilities.

The dream only works if it includes everyone.

#MLKDay #inclusionforall #AccessibilityMatters #WeAllBelong

Black Excellence Day and Disability Inclusion.

On January 15th, we celebrate Black Excellence by recognizing the intersection of race and disability, and by affirming that access, opportunity, and dignity are not add-ons—they are essential.

Accessible PuSh - PuSh Festival Providing transformative performing arts experiences to as broad an audience as possible is a PuSh core value. We remove physical, social and financial barriers wherever possible to ensure everyone ha...

The 2026 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival gets underway this month!

If you have any accessibility concerns, the organization moves mountains to make sure everyone is welcome.
#acting #performance #art #vancouver #performingarts
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Join Us at the Complete Neurodivergent Expo! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that DDA is proudly sponsoring the Neurodivergent Expo happening this February! 💛✨

🗓 February 21st
📍South Hall, 8273 Ross St. Vancouver
🎟 Follow the link

neurodivergentexpo.ca