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• History, Who We Are, & Guiding Principles
• Mission Statement, Mandate, Philosophy, and Strategic Plan
• Staff & Board
• Website Accessibility
• Independent Living Canada
• Supporters
• Annual Report

Our Services

• Information & Referral
• Parking Permits
• Peer Support
• Volunteer Skills Development
• Disability Inclusion & Awareness Training (DIAT)
• Lived Experiences Around Disability (LEAD)
• Peer Activities & Groups

Get Involved

• Mutual/Legacy Funds
• Volunteer!
• Careers at the VDRC
• Become a Board Member
• Apply To Volunteer
• Become a Member
• Donate

Other Organizations

• Pacific Training Centre for the Blind
• Neil Squire – Creative Employment Options
• Disability Alliance BC – The Right Fit Program

Community Resources

• Parents Legal Centre (PLC) – Victoria
• Victoria Cool Aid Society – Resources, Employment, Education and Support (REES)
• Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition (VIHRC)
• Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS)
• Tenant Resource Advisory Centre (TRAC)
• Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island (SVP) – Social Concern Office (SCO)
• Seniors’ Entitlement Services (SES)
• Restorative Justice Victoria (RJV)
• Red Cedar Advocacy Centre
• Access2 Card
• The Law Center
• Family Support Institute of BC (FSI)
• Disability Law Clinic (DLC)
• BC Ombudsperson
• Action Committee of People with Disabilities (ACPD)
• Job Search Sites
• WorkLink Employment Society
• Island Community Mental Health (ICMH) Supported Employment
• handyDART
• Low Cost Spay and Neuter
• Access Pro Bono (APB) – Victoria
• Advocacy: VDRC Guide for Print
• Eye Exams and Glasses
• Autoplan Discount
• Federal Gas Tax Rebate
• BC Gas Tax Rebate
• BC Ferries Reduced Fare for BC Persons with Disabilities
• Inter-Cultural Association (ICA) of Greater Victoria Employment Services
• Transportation Supplement – BC Bus Pass for People Receiving Disability Assistance
• Specially Equipped Motor Vehicle Rebate
• Easter Seals Disability Travel Card
• Angling Licence Fee Reduction Program for B.C. Residents with Disabilities
• Camping Fee Exemption at BC Parks
• Leisure Involvement for Everyone (L.I.F.E.) Program
• Leisure Assistant Pass
• Bridges for Women Employment Program
• Our guide to eye care in Greater Victoria for people receiving disability assistance
• Our guide to public toilets in downtown Victoria –with notes on accessibility
• Our Guide to Services for People on the Autism Spectrum in Greater Victoria
• How Do I Get the Forms to Apply for Persons With Disability (PWD) Assistance?
• Our guide to public phones in Victoria
• Map of Accessible Parking Spots in Victoria
• Freedom Adventure Bus
• Easter Seals Disability Travel Card
• Food and Meals
• Community Casual Labour Pool – REES (Resources, Education, Employment & Support)
• REES (Resources, Education, Employment & Support) Support Services
• Hair With Dignity
• Canadian Dental Care Plan
• Beacon Community Services – Employment Services and Training Supports
• WorkBC Centres
• Training 4 Jobs (T4J) – Kopar Administration Ltd.
• Spoonies Employment Agency
• CanAssist’s Job Journey
• Creative Employment Options – Neil Squire
• Beacon’s Empathetic and Aspirational Method of Service (BEAMS) – Beacon Community Services
• Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre (IDHHC)
• Download the Application for an Accessible Parking Placard
• Canada Disability Benefit
• Cut and Run
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Canada Pension Plan – Disability (CPP-D) Help Sheets
• Discounts for People with Disabilities
• Free and Affordable Counselling
• Access to Healthcare
• BC Disability Benefits Help Sheets
• Registered Disability Savings Plan and the Disability Tax Credit
• Ways to Manage and Eliminate Debt
• Debt Management Services

News & Events

• David Willows’ 2018 Report on Accessible On-Street Parking Now Available for Public Reading
• VDRC Article: Re-Write the Rules
• Canada Disability Benefits Act
• VDRC Article: Attending a LEAD presentation
• VDRC Article regarding the Newly Announced Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC)
• New App for Gas Service at Shell and Chevron stations in BC
• Accessibility Review of Victoria’s Proposed “Universally Accessible” Public Washroom
• Free Massages for VDRC Members at Camosun Landsdowne Campus on Fridays
• Peer Outreach Program at the VDRC
• Young Stroke Survivors Group
• Peer Training Certificate Program
• “Where Do I Pick Up My PWD Application Forms?” 
• Victoria: Let’s Talk CP!
• David Hosking, Executive Director of the VDRC, Retires after Four Years
• The VDRC Welcomes Wendy Cox as Our New Executive Director
• VDRC launches a new website featuring increased accessibility options
• ArtAbilities
• CodeAbled
• City of Victoria issues proclamation in recognition of June 4 as Independent Living Across Canada Day
• Attn: motorcycle riders: accessible parking permits now available
• Winter Wilderness Impacts Persons with Disabilities
• You’re Invited! Join Us for VDRC’s 36th Annual General Meeting
• Getting MORE with Les! Friday, July 24, 2026 at 1:00pm
• Accessible Seating Area at Pride Parade Sunday, 12, 2026 with Live Audio Description & ASL Interpretation!
• VDRC Newsletters
• BREAKING NEWS: Changes to the “Spousal Rule” for Couples on PWD
• Join the Board of Directors at the Victoria Disability Resource Centre
• VDRC’s 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6pm
• Get Together in Memory of Erin on Friday, August 29th at 3pm
• We Are Looking for Your Feedback!
• Nanaimo: Let’s Talk CP!
• Scorching Summers Impact Persons with Disabilities
• Art Group
• Farewell to Sabrina
• Free Christmas Dinners 2024
• Press Release: Disability Employment Month – Empowering Inclusive Workplaces with the Victoria Disability Resource Centre’s Disability Inclusion & Awareness Training
• Join us on Thursday, September 12th at 6:30 for our 34th Annual General Meeting via Zoom!
• We are a Proud Member of Independent Living Canada
• The Benefits of Braille
• A rising fashion designer from Coquitlam setting out on a new path
• “What does an accessible Canada mean to you?” Government of Canada asks
• Sneak Peek at 150 Stories for Independent Living Across Canada #4–“The Core of Independence”–Elizabeth Lalonde’s Story
• Sneak Peek at 150 Stories for Independent Living Across Canada #3- “Blind Freedom”–Erin Lacharity’s Story
• Sneak Peek at 150 Stories for Independent Living Across Canada #2–Peter Hicks’ Story
• Sneak Peek at 150 Stories for Independent Living Across Canada #1–Lynn Mullally’s Story
• 150 Stories to celebrate Independent Living Across Canada Day
• National AccessAbility Week is inspiring to Canadians living with disabilities (May 28th to June 3rd)
• Benefits application only makes it harder for disabled people to get benefits
• Post-stroke recovery patients confront Ontario health minister over need for treatment
• Sneak Peek at 150 Stories for Independent Living Across Canada #5–“Living Independently: Autism and Hearing Loss”–Kelsey Hampson’s Story
• Canadian people living with multiple sclerosis share stories during Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
• CBC News: Disabled woman awarded $18K after Road Safety B.C. added unexplained driver’s license restrictions
• If you’re on PWD, and receive a gift, it’s yours
• Now at our offices: Pacific Training Centre for the Blind
• Genetic Testing act passed by Parliament
• Good news and bad news re: building accessibility in Victoria
• Service Dog 101
• Financial Planning for Children with Disabilities is an Underused Support
• Financial Help to Adapt Your Home for a Person with a Disability
• The US is way ahead when it comes to disability laws
• Our 4th Annual celebration of Independent Living Across Canada Day–June 4
• Volunteer Spotlight: Deborah and Chandra
• Neil Squire Society: Removing Barriers to Independence
• 5th annual “Artists with Disabilities” Showcase – a huge success!
• Stories from our Information & Referral office
• “FRIEND-raising” & other insights from the 2017 ILC national conference
• New Transportation Supplement To Be Introduced!
• Advocates say disability exemption a move forward
• Opinion: Why BC needs a disabilities advocate
• New Guide to Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
• Fidget Spinners: Are They Good or Not?
• $100 Increase in BC Assistance Rates Just the Beginning
• Ontario, the most progressive province does have some issues when it comes to disability laws
• Ontario is Way Ahead of Canada with accessibility laws — What BC needs to do to catch up
• Four Beautiful and Accessible Trails in Victoria
• All-Candidates Forum event a hit with people with disabilities in Victoria
• Nine Tips to Rebuilding Your Credit Rating
• A New Employment Plan for People with Disabilities from Ontario