Developmental Disabilities Association

What makes an association like DDA work and grow? It’s the people. The kind of people who dedicate their working lives to supporting society's most vulnerable populations. Every person celebrated in this video has been with DDA for at least 20 years. #WorkAnniversaryCelebration #WorkEthicWins

🎉 October is Disability Employment Awareness Month! 🎉 Let’s celebrate the valuable contributions people with disabilities make to our workplaces and the economy! Meet Johnson, who is pedalling his way to success as an Assistant Bike Instructor at Pedalheads! 🚲 www.develop.bc.ca/deam-johnson...

How can soft, lovable dolls called Kimochis help teach self-regulation, emotional skills, and communication? 🩵 The answer rests in a little pocket on their chest. Watch and find out more! 🎥 #kimochis #regulation #communication youtu.be/QobRmgJz79k?...

👶 Family Resource Program Week is Coming! 👧👦 Thanks to Family Resource Programs of BC for helping BC families find the resources and support they need. FRP-BC is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting and supporting community-based Family Resource Programs. #frpweek

🎨✨ BIG TALENT. BIG CREATIVITY. INCLUSION FOR ALL! DDA is thrilled to have nearly 50 talented artists represented at this year’s PosAbilities Inclusion Art Show & Sale! 🖼️ ❤️ 📅 October 27 & 28 📍 Roundhouse Community Centre Come for the art. Stay for the inspiration.

🧟‍♀️ It's almost time to get your scare on! 🧛 Halloween is a couple of weeks away, so now's the perfect time to make sure no one gets left out! Here are a few tips to make sure Halloween is inclusive for the neurodivergent community. 👻 🎃 www.develop.bc.ca/an-inclusive...

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving 🍂 It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving weekend is already here. A time to slow down and take in the splendour of the changing season. We hope you all have a wonderful long weekend and get to spend time with loved ones. 🦃 DDA offices will be closed on Monday, October 12th.

🎃 Can you feel it in the air?? 🎃 Halloween is approaching, but you don't have to wait to get your scare on! 👻 While this list isn't exhaustive, we've included some accessible spooky events happening around the Lower Mainland. Some are happening now! Stay spooky! www.develop.bc.ca/accessible-h...

🎉 72 years young! 🎉 This week we celebrated Doug Harrison’s 72nd birthday at White Spot, and wow, did his friends show up! We reserved a table for 30, but more than 60 came through the door; it was standing room only! ❤️ Happy 72nd birthday, Doug! We’re so glad we got to celebrate you.

October 6th is World Cerebral Palsy Day 💚 We're celebrating the strength, talent, and voices of people living with cerebral palsy today and every day. Every body. Every voice. Every ability. #WorldCPDay #cerebralpalsyawareness #UniqueAndUnited worldcpday.org

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month in Canada. This month, we’re celebrating Darryl, who has worked with DDA’s employment service, Jobs West, for many years to build his skills, confidence, and independence through meaningful employment. www.develop.bc.ca/deam-darryls...

Education helps us learn from the past and build a better future. Our Riverside Child Development Centre kids in Richmond wore orange on September 30th to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Thanks, kiddos! We’re proud of you! 🧡

October is Community Inclusion Month For Ashley, learning to navigate transit means more than getting from one place to another; it means building confidence, independence, and the freedom to get where she wants to go. youtu.be/75McHRFCJFE?...

Our PSA has been named a Finalist for a prestigious Shorty Impact Award, an international award “honoring the most impactful & purpose-driven work across digital & social media”. We are proud to be included in this event! @shortyawards.bsky.social See it here: www.instagram.com/reel/DYh9U_Z...

October is Community Inclusion Month in British Columbia Inclusion means removing barriers, creating opportunities, listening to different perspectives, and making sure people of all abilities have a place at the table. #CommunityInclusionMonth

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation We cannot change the past. But we can face it honestly, carry its lessons forward, and make sure those stories are never buried again. DDA offices will be closed on September 30th. 🧡 #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #everychildmatters

At DDA, we’re always exploring new, innovative adaptive tools that help our clients learn, communicate, connect, and have fun. 🕹️📲 Our Adaptive Technology team takes a closer look at Bugs & Bubbles - 18 games that target early learning skills. 🐞🐜🦋🫧🫧 www.develop.bc.ca/tech-review-...

🍂 Happy Autumnal Equinox! September 22nd marks the official arrival of autumn - a season of changing colours, cooler days, cozy moments, and new beginnings. Here’s to colourful walks, warm cups of coffee, crisp autumn air and making the most of the season together. Welcome, fall! 🍁

Getting outside and learning something new is what life is all about. Our folks donned protective gear and checked out a honey bee farm! 🐝 Besides learning all about beekeeping, the best part was taking home some sweet honey! 🍯 #bees #HoneyBees www.develop.bc.ca/trip-to-the-...

🍂 A new season. A new issue. 🍂 The Autumn 2026 edition of DDA’s Star Magazine is here - and it’s packed with stories of what’s been happening across our community over the summer. Your autumn read has arrived. ⭐ www.develop.bc.ca/the-dda-star...

September is Disability Employment Month! 👩‍🦽‍➡️🧑‍🦯‍➡️ There are still plenty of myths and misconceptions about hiring people with disabilities. This great piece breaks down some of those myths and offers a fresh perspective on inclusive employment. workconnectalberta.com/top-10-myths...

🎒 Welcome back to school! 🍏 A new school year means new classrooms, new routines, new friendships. For students with developmental disabilities, that can mean a little extra support or simply having people around them who believe they belong there - because they do.❤️ #backtoschool #inclusion

🍁Labour Day is a good time to recognize the people whose work makes a real difference every single day. 🍁 Disability support workers help people build independence, get to work, connect with their communities, try new things, and live their lives on their own terms. Happy Labour Day. ❤️

Physical exercise and flexibility can help people with developmental disabilities build strength, balance, coordination, and confidence. Andrew and Kat take part in movement and stretching routines near the Sunset Community Centre, showing that staying active can be accessible, social, and fun.

Summer might be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy the great outdoors! 🌲🌞 The City of Burnaby is offering adaptive canoeing through its outdoor recreation program! 🚣‍♀️ www.burnaby.ca/webreg

September is Disability Employment Month in BC 🎉 Meet Kevin. He is part of the team at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver, working hard and gaining valuable work experience. Remember, when people have the opportunity to contribute, they bring plenty to the table. www.develop.bc.ca/kevin-knows-...

September is FASD Awareness Month. Let's take the time to recognize the condition, improve prevention, and offer support to the people who need it. #fetalalcoholspectrumdisorder #fasdawareness #redshoesrock canfasd.ca/fasd-awarene...

There is one week to go! Then it's waking up early, making lunches, and getting organized for school. It also means collecting school supplies. However, for some students, a different approach is necessary. www.develop.bc.ca/adaptive-sch...

Whether on land or on the sea, it's important to take advantage of what BC has to offer when it comes to the beautiful outdoors! A big thanks to the British Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society (BCMOS) for getting Kam and Carol out on False Creek and hitting the trail with adaptive hiking.

As we begin a new fiscal year, we’re pleased to welcome several new members to the Developmental Disabilities Association’s Board of Directors and to welcome Patricia Barnes as our new President. We look forward to the year ahead! www.develop.bc.ca/about-us/the...

This is Philip. He loves travel and has been all around the world. He was instrumental in helping bring to life our public service announcement, ‘What We’re Like’. It was developed in response to prevailing attitudes about the people we support. Watch our PSA again: instagram.com/reel/DYh9U_Z...

Meta is spending 2 million to look at its AI Meta Glasses and the possible benefits for people with disabilities. www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/18/m...

People with vision loss or who are deafblind have new funding to help build careers and remove barriers to employment. The federal and provincial governments are providing over $800k to support specialized employment training. #visionloss #lowvision #deafblind news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

A huge thanks to everyone who took part in our annual Walk and Roll at Trout Lake in Vancouver! It was fantastic to see everyone having such a great time. A big shoutout to all of our staff and our Canada Summer Jobs fitness students who helped make the day happen. See you next year! 🙌

While the Lower Mainland has been spared much of the wildfire smoke over the past few days, other parts of the province are not so lucky. The province remains under a state of emergency and offers tips and support for those affected by poor air quality. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Happening this week, the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Medicine Hat 2026! For updates and schedules, check out the link!! #specialolympics #canada #medicinehatalberta www.socmedhat2026.ca

In case you missed it, we are still taking participants for our TransLink Bus Training Workshop! This program is aimed at youth and adults with developmental disabilities who want to learn about riding the bus! Registration date change: You have until Friday, August 14th, to sign up.

Some good news as we head into the weekend. Metro Vancouver has ended an air-quality warning as winds have improved the local forecast. Winds from the coast have helped push smoke eastward. metrovancouver.org/services/air...

🌲☀️ Happy BC Day! ☀️🌲 There’s nothing quite like a long weekend in British Columbia - a chance to slow down, explore the beauty around us, and maybe spend time with friends and family. We hope you have a safe, happy, and unforgettable BC Day long weekend! 💙🏔️ #britishcolumbia #longweekend #ExploreBC

Happy International Day of Friendship! 💙 Wendy and Elizabeth's friendship has stood the test of time. They got to know each other through DDA's Community Apartment Program. Today, they need more support, but they still make time for one another.

At many of DDA's Adult Day Programs, learning through gardening helps people develop practical life skills through meaningful, hands-on activities. This video from our Lillooet Day Program captures the connection and confidence that can grow from learning by doing. youtu.be/nxq8yurHfX4?...

We were excited to welcome MP for Vancouver Quadra, Wade Grant, for a visit to Jobs West! Here, he presents a certificate to Saumya, who is working with Jobs West as part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program. #CanadaSummerJobsProgram

There was plenty of excitement in the air this weekend, with soccer fans glued to the big final, but for a handful of people we support, the soundtrack of the day came from the 🎶 Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Here's to music, memories, and making the most of summer! ☀️🎻❤️ #VancouverFolkFest

🌱A new chapter of early learning in Richmond🌱 DDA is proud to announce that we are now offering child care services at River Run: 10277 River Drive in Richmond. ✨Spaces are currently available!✨ ➡️ Apply today: www.develop.bc.ca/programs/chi...

The BC government has issued heat warnings for certain areas. While it may be cooler closer to the coast, be sure to check in on loved ones with disabilities or who are older and may find it difficult to cool down. www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/heat-1...

Coming up in August, DDA's Family Support Program is hosting a bus riding workshop for youth and adults, and it's FREE! RSVP as soon as you can, space is limited!! 🚌🚎