Developmental Disabilities Association

What can we say? Team Canada took it to Qatar in an historic game that will help push us closer to the next round - a place Canada has never been!

Thoughts are with Ismael Kone and his recovery.

In the meantime, the folks at our Curzon group home in Richmond have been donning the colours and ramping up the cheer!

Boston Pizza at Ironwood is a fave place to celebrate!

These days, there's an app for everything. Now, a company has developed an app that utilizes AI to enhance the accessibility of your home.

Company Uses AI To Make Homes More Accessible A team of researchers has developed a digital tool that allows an occupational therapist to assess homes remotely to identify potential hazards for people with disabilities.

The coming weekend is expected to be a bit of a scorcher in some parts of BC, with the mercury rising and likely pushing past 30 degrees.☀️

Let's all consider our loved ones with developmental disabilities or who are aging and don't function as well in the heat.

Here are some things to be aware of, and what you can do to mitigate problems that can arise.

Heat and Developmental Disabilities - Developmental Disabilities Association With summer heat in mind, it’s important to remember that people with developmental disabilities can experience difficulties regulating their body heat due to various factors.

This is Calvin.

He loves a lot of things. He also has low verbal skills, but that doesn’t stop him from getting out on the water and doing what he loves.

Life jacket? ✅
Assistive technology? ✅
Beautiful BC backdrop? ✅
White water? ✅
Kayak? ✅
Fearless attitude? Absolutely.

As an active participant in our recent PSA, 'What We’re Like', Calvin shares his passion for kayaking in British Columbia. When he’s not on the water, he’s creating art through DDA’s vibrant arts program and showcasing his work at exhibitions throughout the year.
Calvin’s story is a reminder to see the person, not the label.

If you haven’t seen our PSA, watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEp0cbva9Pk

Interested in supporting and discovering DDA artists? Learn more here: https://www.develop.bc.ca/dda-artists/