Developmental Disabilities Association
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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
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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!
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🎉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...
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...
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
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
February 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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
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! ❤️❤️
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! ❤️❤️
February 12, 2026 at 11:16 PM
❤️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! ❤️❤️
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! ❤️❤️
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...
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Supporting children, youth with disabilities with new programs, more funding
Investment will expand services throughout B.C., provide additional direct funding to families
news.gov.bc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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...
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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Max Brault - Helping Shape the Future of Accessibility | Encouraging Abilities Podcast
Max Brault was instrumental in helping create the Accessibility Canada Act. While he admits we might not hit the lofty goal of a completely accessible Canada by 2040, the future for people with disabi...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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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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
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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
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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.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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...
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...
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...
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.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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...
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...
We've put together some tips, tools, and ideas on accessible travel. #TravelGoals #accessibletravel #everyonetravels #AccessibilityMatters www.develop.bc.ca/accessible-s...
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...
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February 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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...
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...
Free court services help available through online platform
People in B.C. can remotely access court registry services through new online service
news.gov.bc.ca
February 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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...
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.⬆️⬇️
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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...
CTV news Sawatsky sign-off with Johnnie elevators (ORIGINAL VERSION)
YouTube video by Johnnie Elevators
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February 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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...
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...
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...
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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.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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...
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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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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White Cane Week – Canadian Council of the Blind
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February 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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
ccbnational.net/shaggy/white...
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
ccbnational.net/shaggy/white...
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
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
February 2, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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
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
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...
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...
The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter Continues to Grow | Rogers tv
YouTube video by Rogers tv
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January 30, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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...
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...
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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Home - Canadian Paralympic Committee
The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization in collaboration with 28 member sport organizations.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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
paralympic.ca
paralympic.ca
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.
May remembrance strengthen our commitment to compassion, inclusion, and standing firmly against Islamophobia and all forms of hatred.
January 29, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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.
May remembrance strengthen our commitment to compassion, inclusion, and standing firmly against Islamophobia and all forms of hatred.
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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Saving Superman | Documentary Short | Switchboard Shorts (2025)
YouTube video by Switchboard Magazine
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January 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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
youtu.be/vjVLL1svXXQ?...
youtu.be/vjVLL1svXXQ?...
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
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#adaptivefashion #SocksThatRock
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January 28, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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...
#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
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
January 27, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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
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
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...
'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.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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
January 21, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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 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...
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...
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!
www.develop.bc.ca
January 21, 2026 at 5:36 PM
🎉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...
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
This inclusive event celebrates neurodiversity, champions authentic voices, and builds community.
🎟 Follow the link to register: neurodivergentexpo.ca
January 21, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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
This inclusive event celebrates neurodiversity, champions authentic voices, and builds community.
🎟 Follow the link to register: neurodivergentexpo.ca
The 2026 Winter Olympics are just around the corner, and one broadcaster is making its coverage of the games more accessible. #Olympics2026 #AccessibilityMatters
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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.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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...
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