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The Developmental Disabilities Association maximizes the potential of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through life-long programs, support, and advocacy in Vancouver and Richmond, BC. www.develop.bc.ca
For over 70 years, DDA has been a champion and pioneer of Community Living for people with developmental disabilities. 🏠🏡🏘
That makes October's Community Inclusion Month all the more meaningful. ❤️
Creating communities where everyone belongs is a goal we all need to aim for.
October 6th is World Cerebral Palsy Day 💚
A day to celebrate the strength, creativity, and resilience of people living with cerebral palsy — and to advocate for greater inclusion, accessibility, and understanding.
#WorldCerebralPalsyDay #inclusionmatters #AccessibilityMatters #awareness
The government of BC is injecting some cash to help people get employment training who might otherwise get sidelined by certain barriers. #complexneeds #disabilityawareness
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Kids at our Champlain Child Development Centre are preparing for next week.
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada. A day to remind us that facing the past with honesty is the first step toward healing and unity.
#truthandreconciliation #everychildmatters
National Family Week is a time to celebrate the love, strength, and resilience of families in all their forms. 💙
Families are the heart of our communities, and when we support those with neurodiverse needs, we help build a foundation of understanding, inclusion, and belonging.
Well, autumn is upon us, and so far it's still pretty nice.☀️🍂
Earlier in the summer, the kids at our Creekside Child Development Centre broke out the lemons and opened a lemonade stand! 🍋🥤 Thanks for all your hard work, kids!
#summerfun #lemonade
www.develop.bc.ca/creekside-le...
As the saying goes. "Nothing about us without us." A landscape design company goes to the source - kids with disabilities - to build a better playground. 🛝👨🦽
www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/09/24/t...
Do you or a family member with disabilities need tax information?
DDA's Family Support Department is offering a free virtual CRA info session on October 23rd.
Learn about disability tax credits and more. Email dpiekarczyk@develop.bc.ca to register.
#taxplanning #Disability #canada #taxes
📣DDA's Family Support Services has several Family Support Groups coming up in October and November. 👨👩👦👨👨👧👦👩👧👧👨👦
Translation services are available, and they are FREE!
Follow the link to find out more and to register!
#family #FamilySupport #disabilitysupport
www.develop.bc.ca/events/#main
🤟💙 Happy International Day of Sign Languages!
Sign language is more than words with your hands — it’s culture, community, and connection. September 23rd is a reminder to celebrate the Deaf community and the many beautiful ways we all communicate.
#signlanguage #inclusion #deafawareness #ASL
☀️BC is upgrading a couple of backcountry parks and improving accessibility. 👩🦽🌲🌲⛺️
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
✨ Happy Autumn Equinox! ✨🍂
Today, September 22nd, we welcome the official start of fall, a moment of balance when day and night stand equal. The equinox reminds us to pause, reflect, and embrace the beauty of change.
🍁 What’s your favorite autumn tradition? 🍁
September is Disability Employment Month in BC.
In our latest edition of our quarterly Star Magazine, we have the latest SUCCESS STORY from our employment service, Jobs West.
#DisabilityEmploymentMonth
www.develop.bc.ca/kathleen-fin...
Stolen from WorkBC! The organization has recognized Pomme Natural Market with a Certificate of Recognition for its welcoming and supportive approach to inclusive employment.
Thank you for fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion and kindness!
#DisabilityEmploymentMonth #InclusiveWorkplaces
Port Moody is one of several municipalities getting new child care spaces!! 👶👧🧒
Cranbrook and Creston are also expanding spaces for families, 383 in total.
The new spaces were made possible by more than $13.5 million through the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
This summer, DDA expanded its Day Programs into East Richmond!
For more information, please contact Jackie Lanz at 604-273-9778 or JLanz@develop.bc.ca
www.develop.bc.ca/dda-opens-ea...
😀The Vancouver Public Library is offering sensory-friendly Lego block parties! They happen at the Kensington branch, Saturdays in October from the 4th to the 25th. Follow the link for more information. 📚https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/688a43cfb7a97e3600193674
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Pottery Barn is expanding its collection of accessible products. #potterybarn #accessibility www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/09/17/p...
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DDA was honoured to welcome a delegation of 40 visitors from the National Council of Integrated Childcare Centers for Children with Disabilities in Korea.
Sharing ideas across borders is key to building stronger, more inclusive communities.
#childdevelopment #inclusion #DisabilitySupport
📣Opportunity: Strategic Asset Review & Redevelopment Planning
The Developmental Disabilities Association is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified contractors to help shape the future of our diverse property portfolio.
#housing #contractors #redevelopment
www.develop.bc.ca/expression-o...
Every day, we get the chance to create meaningful connections, champion inclusion, and celebrate the unique strengths each person brings to the world.
@communitylivingbc.bsky.social has created a terrific resource if you are thinking of getting into this field.
communitylivingcareers.ca
One thing that we enjoy at DDA is checking out the latest tech that makes life better for the community we support. Our assistive tech department reviews "Verbal Me". #techreview #inclusion www.develop.bc.ca/tech-reviews...
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Metro Vancouver is getting 400 affordable homes for seniors and people with disabilities. #home #AffordableHousing #disabilityawareness news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
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💙 We’re Hiring! Join the DDA Team 💙
DDA is looking for passionate and caring people to join our Living Options Department in Vancouver and Richmond. 🏡✨
If you’re compassionate, reliable, and want to make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you! 🙌
www.develop.bc.ca/about-us/car...
💡 Teaching tip: When supporting someone with a developmental disability, prompting can make learning new tasks easier.
Every small success builds confidence and independence. With patience and the right support, skills grow stronger every day. 🌟
#developmentaldisabilities
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Our quarterly magazine, the DDA Star, is out! Our Autumn Edition has lots of great stories and fun stuff that happened over the summer!
In this issue:
A message from our President
Berry picking in Richmond
DDA opens a new Day Program
....and much more!
www.develop.bc.ca/the-dda-star...
🌍Today is International FASD Awareness Day.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is the leading cause of preventable developmental disability worldwide.
Together, we can build a more supportive, understanding, and inclusive world. #FASD #FASDAWARENESS
Pulling Together for Mental Health returns to raise funds for Wounded Warriors
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
September is Disability Employment Month in BC.
In this Encouraging Abilities podcast, we chat with Rabia Khedr, National Director of Disability Without Poverty, to discuss disability employment and the federal gov't plan to reduce spending in certain sectors.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-88jt7-...
A disabled woman from Vermont plans on moving to Canada over the Trump administration's 'Big Beautiful Bill' that threatens cuts to support. www.newsweek.com/disabled-wom...
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