Victoria Disability Resource Centre

Victoria Disability Resource Centre The VDRC is a grassroots non-profit organization run by and for persons with disabilities. Promoting a new perspective on disability!

Welcome to the Victoria Disability Resource Centre 👋 We’re located in Victoria, BC, on the traditional lands of the Song...
06/03/2026

Welcome to the Victoria Disability Resource Centre 👋

We’re located in Victoria, BC, on the traditional lands of the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations.

The Victoria Disability Resource Centre (VDRC) is a cross-disability, grassroots, not-for-profit organization run by and for persons with disabilities. We work closely with people who have a disability and with other community organizations to find and remove barriers that prevent full participation in life.

We provide a range of in-person and virtual services, including:

• DIAT (Disability Inclusion and Awareness Training)
• Parking Permits
• I&R (Information and Referral)
• LEAD (Lived Experiences Around Disability)
• Peer Activities and Groups
• Volunteer Program
• And more!

As a registered charity, we rely on the support of our community and incredible volunteers who help make our work possible every day.

Want to learn more? Visit our website through the link in our bio to explore our programs, resources, and services.

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Here’s what people had to say about what Independent Living means to them💭At our open house event on June 1st to celebra...
06/02/2026

Here’s what people had to say about what Independent Living means to them💭

At our open house event on June 1st to celebrate Independent Living Across Canada Day and ILC’s (Independent Living Canada / Vie autonome Canada) 40th anniversary, we asked members of the community to write a note about what Independent Living means to them. The notes are still displayed on a poster board here at the VDRC!

Leave a comment to share what Independent Living means to you💙



Image description: Multiple photos of different colour sticky notes left by people stating what independent living means to them. Answers include terms such as “inclusion, sovereignty, autonomy, and self-reliance”.

Happy Independent Living Across Canada Day and a happy 40th anniversary to ILC (Independent Living Canada / Vie autonome...
06/01/2026

Happy Independent Living Across Canada Day and a happy 40th anniversary to ILC (Independent Living Canada / Vie autonome Canada) from all of us at the VDRC!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the open house. We sincerely appreciate everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone with our community. It was wonderful to connect with everyone, share in some activities, and recognize the impact of independent living together.

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PEER Time (which stands for People Encouraging Each other Respectfully) is a Peer Support social group for persons with ...
06/01/2026

PEER Time (which stands for People Encouraging Each other Respectfully) is a Peer Support social group for persons with disabilities to connect with each other and share thoughts, experiences, knowledge and skills!

Our next session will be Tuesday, June 9th, at 2:00pm and will be online via Zoom!

Please find below the Zoom links and other details that will enable you to access the group, either online or over the phone! If you require further assistance, please contact Hazel at [email protected] or 250-595-0044, extension 112

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82592309105...

Meeting ID: 825 9230 9105
Passcode: 759725

One tap mobile
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TODAY'S THE DAY! Come on down to the VDRC for our open house from 11am-2pm!ORIGINAL POST:THE VDRC IS HAVING AN OPEN HOUS...
06/01/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY! Come on down to the VDRC for our open house from 11am-2pm!

ORIGINAL POST:

THE VDRC IS HAVING AN OPEN HOUSE!🎉

Monday, June 1st, we will be hosting an Open House to celebrate Independent Living Across Canada Day and Independent Living Canada’s (ILC) 40th anniversary! From 11:00am to 2:00pm, everyone is welcome to stop by the VDRC office (817A Fort Street) and celebrate with us! Please feel free to share this with friends and family—the more the merrier!

We will have:
- Snacks
- Beverages
- A photo booth
- Free buttons and pins

In addition, staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about the VDRC, making this an ideal time to learn more about our programs and services! So, if you’d like to come join us in celebrating Independent Living Across Canada Day and ILC’s 40th anniversary by taking part in a fun afternoon, stop by on June 1st, no need to register!

If you have any questions about the event, you can contact our Executive Director, Wendy, at [email protected] or 250-595-0044, extension 107

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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The PWD Info Session is being changed to Thursdays at 2:30pm.Our next scheduled Info Session will be Thursday, June 11th...
05/29/2026

The PWD Info Session is being changed to Thursdays at 2:30pm.

Our next scheduled Info Session will be Thursday, June 11th at 2:30pm. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84446458231
OR: by calling 1-778-907-2071 and using Meeting ID: 844 4645 8231.

*Registration is NOT required*

For a recording of the PWD Info Session, please refer to the VDRC YouTube page at the following link: https://youtu.be/63wCqajMHU0

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Reminder: THE VDRC OPEN HOUSE IS IN THREE DAYS! Come join us for some fun on Monday, June 1st! More details below!ORIGIN...
05/29/2026

Reminder: THE VDRC OPEN HOUSE IS IN THREE DAYS! Come join us for some fun on Monday, June 1st! More details below!

ORIGINAL POST:

THE VDRC IS HAVING AN OPEN HOUSE!🎉

Monday, June 1st, we will be hosting an Open House to celebrate Independent Living Across Canada Day and Independent Living Canada’s (ILC) 40th anniversary! From 11:00am to 2:00pm, everyone is welcome to stop by the VDRC office (817A Fort Street) and celebrate with us! Please feel free to share this with friends and family—the more the merrier!

We will have:
- Snacks
- Beverages
- A photo booth
- Free buttons and pins

In addition, staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about the VDRC, making this an ideal time to learn more about our programs and services! So, if you’d like to come join us in celebrating Independent Living Across Canada Day and ILC’s 40th anniversary by taking part in a fun afternoon, stop by on June 1st, no need to register!

If you have any questions about the event, you can contact our Executive Director, Wendy, at [email protected] or 250-595-0044, extension 107

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Image Description: a social media poster advertising the VDRC Open House. All info on it is in the above written post.

THE VDRC IS HAVING AN OPEN HOUSE!🎉Monday, June 1st, we will be hosting an Open House to celebrate Independent Living Acr...
05/27/2026

THE VDRC IS HAVING AN OPEN HOUSE!🎉

Monday, June 1st, we will be hosting an Open House to celebrate Independent Living Across Canada Day and Independent Living Canada’s (ILC) 40th anniversary! From 11:00am to 2:00pm, everyone is welcome to stop by the VDRC office (817A Fort Street) and celebrate with us! Please feel free to share this with friends and family—the more the merrier!

We will have:
- Snacks
- Beverages
- A photo booth
- Free buttons and pins

In addition, staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about the VDRC, making this an ideal time to learn more about our programs and services! So, if you’d like to come join us in celebrating Independent Living Across Canada Day and ILC’s 40th anniversary by taking part in a fun afternoon, stop by on June 1st, no need to register!

If you have any questions about the event, you can contact our Executive Director, Wendy, at [email protected] or 250-595-0044, extension 107

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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YOU are invited to join the AMI Research Panel!📢The AMI (Accessible Media Inc.) Research Panel serves as an ongoing fee...
05/26/2026

YOU are invited to join the AMI Research Panel!📢

The AMI (Accessible Media Inc.) Research Panel serves as an ongoing feedback mechanism between AMI and the community. Canadians from the disability community are invited to join and share insights and opinions on accessible technology, TV programming, media consumption and more through online questionnaires and telephone surveys. Join the AMI research panel today and help shape the future of accessible media.

Visit https://www.ami.ca/researchpanel to learn more and register.
Call toll-free 1-855-839-4772 if you have questions.

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Wanting to try accessible gardening? 🌱Wild Embrace Farm, a local nonprofit, is hosting a Companion Planting Garden Progr...
05/26/2026

Wanting to try accessible gardening? 🌱

Wild Embrace Farm, a local nonprofit, is hosting a Companion Planting Garden Program at the Power to Be garden space at Prospect Lake. It’s a 4 or 8 week sliding scale program designed to teach gardening skills, build confidence, and make connections in a group setting!

The program is geared towards adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The garden is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible washrooms on site. If participants would benefit from support to fully engage in activities, support workers or family should attend, but there is no charge for them.

Program options:

8 week program starting June 22, deadline to register May 31
-Sliding scale $80-$160

4 week program starting July 8, deadline to register June 15
- Sliding scale $40-$80

Drop-ins
- $15

Program webpage: https://wildembracefarm.org/companion-planting/

Hope to see you in the garden!

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Address

817A Fort Street
Victoria, BC
V8W1H6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+12505950044

Website

https://linktr.ee/drcvictoria

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