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10 Years and Counting
Can you believe it has already been 10 years since we started our donations bins initiative? In the past 10 years, we have expanded throughout the Lower Mainland with over 300 donation bins. For those who are unfamiliar with our white donation bins, these are our life lines. All clothing and donations collected through these bins are sold to our partner Value Village, and 100% of funds receive benefit our clients and families with the 50 programs and services we provide.
We can’t wait to commemorate our bin hosts, especially those who have been with us for the past 10 years! At DDA, we have a lot to be grateful for. Just like those MC Hammer Pants or the big permed hair, it’s always fun going down memory lane to reminisce the good old times. Take a stroll in our gallery and see how our donation bins have evolved over the years.
For a list of our donation bins across the Lower Mainland and how to donate to us, please visit our website here.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We trust everyone had an exceptional holidays season. We were sad but excited to see the year end as 2012 marks DDA’s 60th anniversary! It’s hard to believe that just 60 years ago a set of eager and wilful parents met in efforts to provide education and opportunities for their children, has now formed to what we know recognize as DDA.
One of my favourite quotes that never run old and truly evinces this achievement is from Margaret Mead, “A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
On behalf of DDA and the board, we want to thank our supporters, clients, and self-advocates throughout the years for making what DDA is today. We have a plethora of events to celebrate DDA’s big birthday and would be honoured to have you join us. Stay tuned for the details.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
We are excited to learn that the City of Vancouver will be celebrating the achievments of people with disabilities and the possibility of a world where everyone belongs on December 3rd.
The event will be filled with activities, dancing, door prizes, and food! We hope you too can join us in celebrating the wonderful achievements and spreading the word about inclusion for everyone.
Event: 2011 International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm to 7 :00pm
Location: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
For more information, please visit their website: http://www.vancouverdisabilitiesday.ca/
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Accessibility Tip #148: A New Application for Travelers with Disabilities…
Taken from Sparc BC
Travelling with disabilities can often present a unique set of challenges that can often make it difficult or daunting to begin their journeys. However, such challenges did not prevent a man who is blind from climbing Mt. Everest, and it did not prevent Rick Hansen from wheeling across 34 countries, and four continents, averaging 85kms in his wheelchair each day on his Man of Motion Tour.
The Rick Hansen Foundation has set out to further revolutionize living and traveling for people with disabilities through their launch of the Rick Hansen Global Accessibility Map (GAM). Through the brainchild of Daryl Rock, the GAM is an easy-to-use online tool that rates the accessibility of buildings and public spaces around the world from a mobility, hearing, and sight accessibility perspective.
In 2005 the World Health Organization determined that there were 650 million people living with a disability. Currently in Canada people with disabilities have a discretionary spending capacity of more than 25 billion dollars. In the USA that number is more than 158 billion dollars. In addition, people with disabilities take on average 2.3 trips per year, each lasting 7 to 8 days.This online tool can make it infinitely easier to organize and plan travel, whether you’ll be traveling in with mobility aides, with a stroller, or with sight or auditory disabilities. The tool can be accessed by computers, iPads, iPhones, BlackBerry Torch, and Android devices.
For more information, please visit http://www.rickhansen.com/ or http://www.rickhansen.com/en-ca/home/globalaccessibilitymap.aspx
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Calling all Vancouverites – Your Right to Vote on Nov 19
Just a friendly reminder for all Vancouverites that Saturday, November 19th is the City of Vancouver election. You have the opportunity to vote for one mayor, ten councillors for the Vancouver City Council, nine school trustees for Vancouver School Board and seven park commissioners for Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.
Our West 8th Day Program at 624 West 8th Avenue, will be one of the voting locations for Vancouver. We support elections and encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote.
For more information, please visit their website: http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/elections/2011election/
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