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• History, Who We Are, & Guiding Principles
• Mission Statement, Mandate, and Philosophy
• Staff & Board
• Website Accessibility
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Our Services

• Information & Referral
• Parking Permits
• Peer Support
• Employment
• Workshops
• Computer Access & Assistive Technology
• Volunteer Skills Development

Get Involved

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

Other Organizations

• Megaphone
• Neil Squire Society
• Pacific Training Centre for the Blind
• Spinal Cord Injury BC

Community Resources

• Map of Accessible Parking Spots in Victoria
• Our guide to public phones in Victoria
• How do I get the forms to apply for PWD (Persons With Disability assistance)?
• Our guide to services for people on the autism spectrum in Victoria
• Advocacy Organizations in the Greater Victoria area
• Our guide to public toilets in downtown Victoria –with notes on accessibility
• Our guide to eye care in Victoria for people receiving disability assistance
• Our guide to dental care in Victoria for people receiving disability assistance
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Canada Pension Plan – Disability (CPP-D) Help Sheets
• Discounts for People with Disabilities
• Employment Programs
• Free and Affordable Counselling in Victoria BC
• Greater Victoria Walk-In Clinics
• Provincial Government Assistance Help Sheets
• Registered Disability Savings Plan and the Disability Tax Credit
• Ways to Manage and Eliminate Debt
• Debt Management Services

News & Events

• VDRC Annual General Meeting: Wed., Sept. 11th, 2019, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
• Our 4th Annual celebration of Independent Living Across Canada Day–June 4
• Volunteer Spotlight: Deborah and Chandra
• Standup Comedy Workshops
• Neil Squire Society: Removing Barriers to Independence
• Free tax service now available at VDRC
• Local Transplant Rogues Start Support Group
• Great Big Show in Victoria Feb 7 – 10
• 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
• Performing Arts Programs for Differently-abled Participants!
• Opinion: Why BC needs a disabilities advocate
• The US is way ahead when it comes to disability laws
• Nanaimo: Let’s Talk CP!
• Check out our latest newsletter
• Attn: motorcycle riders: accessible parking permits now available
• Think Local First!
• Young Stroke Survivors Group
• Cool Aid Society’s Journaling Group Resumes
• David Willows’ 2018 Report on Accessible On-Street Parking Now Available for Public Reading
• “Where do I pick up my PWD application forms?” 
• Experience Fatigue because of MS? You could participate in a new research project!
• 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
• Featured on our new website: our guides to affordable dental care, eye care, counselling services in Victoria
• Free Local Theatre Event July 14th-15th – Including ASL and Described Visual Performances
• ArtAbilities
• New coding program for women with disabilities at the VDRC!
• City of Victoria issues proclamation in recognition of June 4 as Independent Living Across Canada Day
• 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
• 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
• Tax time: It pays to file your return
• Good news and bad news re: building accessibility in Victoria
• March 21st- The Celebration and Awareness of Down Syndrome
• Stand Up to Bullying!
• 4th Annual Artists with Disabilities Showcase
• A Call for a British Columbians with Disabilities Act
• An Invitation to Dance
• Service Dog 101
• Financial Planning for Children with Disabilities is an Underused Support
• New Series of Videos Counter the View that Severe Disability is Worse than Death
• Financial Help to Adapt Your Home for a Person with a Disability
• New Guide to Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
• Disabled woman awarded $18K after Road Safety B.C. added unexplained driver’s license restrictions
• Canadian people living with multiple sclerosis share stories during Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
• A rising fashion designer from Coquitlam setting out on a new path
• 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
• Sneak Peek at 150 Stories for Independent Living Across Canada #5–“Living Independently: Autism and Hearing Loss”–Kelsey Hampson’s Story
• “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
• Life with Les Chan – Shaw TV Victoria