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- 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
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- Our guide to dental care in Victoria for people receiving disability assistance
- Our guide to eye care in Victoria for people receiving disability assistance
- Our guide to public toilets in downtown Victoria –with notes on accessibility
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News & Events
- Our 4th Annual celebration of Independent Living Across Canada Day–June 4
- 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
- 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
- Check out our latest newsletter
- Nanaimo: Let’s Talk CP!
- The VDRC Welcomes Wendy Cox as Our New Executive Director
- Volunteer Spotlight: Deborah and Chandra
- Neil Squire Society: Removing Barriers to Independence
- Local Transplant Rogues Start Support Group
- 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
- PWD Information Workshop
- The VDRC’s 2022 Annual General Meeting
- Live, Audio Description will be available at the Victoria Pride Parade!
- Three-part series: The Importance of Healthy Communication in Relationships (including the one we have with ourselves)
- 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
- CanAssist’s Post-Secondary Work Program
- Peer Outreach Program at the VDRC
- Opinion: Why BC needs a disabilities advocate
- 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
- Tax time: It pays to file your return
- Benefits application only makes it harder for disabled people to get benefits
- Post-stroke recovery patients confront Ontario health minister over need for treatment
- A rising fashion designer from Coquitlam setting out on a new path
- 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
- National AccessAbility Week is inspiring to Canadians living with disabilities (May 28th to June 3rd)
- Good news and bad news re: building accessibility in Victoria
- Stand Up to Bullying!
- 4th Annual Artists with Disabilities Showcase
- A Call for a British Columbians with Disabilities Act
- 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
- New Guide to Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
- A New Employment Plan for People with Disabilities from Ontario
- The US is way ahead when it comes to disability laws
- 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
- Life with Les Chan – Shaw TV Victoria
- 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