🍂 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...

Accessible Halloween Events - Lower Mainland - Developmental Disabilities Association

As the ghoulish fog rolls over the Lower Mainland and the nights grow darker, Halloween magic is in the air! From spooky strolls and festive gatherings to eerie encounters and family-friendly fun, the...

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🎉 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...

DEAM - Darryl's Unforgettable Summer - Developmental Disabilities Association

Darryl is a long-time client of Jobs West. He returned to our services after spending 23 years working on a warehouse production line. Unfortunately, when the business closed, Darryl found himself see...

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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?...

Mastering the Route

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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-...

Tech Review: Bugs and Bubbles - Developmental Disabilities Association

In this DDA Tech Review, we look at Bugs and Bubbles, a collection of 18 mini games designed with a fun bug theme.

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🍂 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-...

Trip to the Honey Bee Farm - Developmental Disabilities Association

All the folks from E47th and Curzon House recently enjoyed an exciting field trip to a local honey bee farm.

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🍂 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...

The DDA Star - Autumn 2026 Edition - Developmental Disabilities Association

Welcome to the newest edition of our Star Magazine as we sail into autumn. And what a summer! From World Cup celebrations to learning about bees to Jobs West success, it's been jam-packed with fun!

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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...

Top 10 myths about disability and employment - WorkConnect Alberta

Discover the top 10 myths about disability and employment. Learn the facts, break stereotypes, and promote inclusive workplaces with accurate insights.

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🎒 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-...

Kevin Knows His Job - Developmental Disabilities Association

September is Disability Employment Month in BC, a time to recognize the contributions people with disabilities make in workplaces across the province and to challenge some of the assumptions about wha...

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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...

FASD Awareness Month

The Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD) is a collaborative, interdisciplinary research network, with collaborators, researchers and partners across the nation. It is Cana...

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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...

Adaptive School Supplies: Small Tools, Big Difference - Developmental Disabilities Association

The big scramble is upon us! The scramble of parents running around and getting school supplies for the new school year. That usually means pencils, notebooks, scissors, and binders. But for some stud...

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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...

Sometimes the determinant of success is a little support. At DDA, we offer several family support groups this fall in a few different languages, and they're FREE. Check out the link in the comments for the latest information and how to register for our Family Support Groups.

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...

Meta Taps Disability Groups To Explore Uses For AI Glasses

With a series of grants, Meta is backing efforts to learn how its AI glasses can increase independence and provide other benefits to people with disabilities.

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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...

Helping people with vision loss build careers

Skills training, paid work experience offered for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision

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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...