About Us

Support & Donations

Financial support from individuals and organizations helps to keep our programs going.

Two of the main ways to support VDRC is to become a member and/or make a donation. Click here to see how you can support the VDRC

Art 4 All to See fundraising draw was a huge success!

With the support of the community we raised over $700 to go towards the purchase of new, accessible computer equipment to replace that which was damaged and stolen from the computer lab last summer.

A big THANK YOU to our loyal friend and supporter Brian Adam for all the time and work he spent on this event.

Another big THANK YOU to Alistair Green for donating the Grand Prize.

We would also like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Mayor Dean Fortin for his support and for making the Grand Prize draw, the Ocean and JackFM for the wonderful prizes and the OnAir mentions, 'A' News for covering the event, our other prize donors, and everyone who supported this event.

To see the 'A' News coverage click here

About us

The Victoria Disability Resource Centre is a not-for-profit organization that helps people with all types of disabilities lead independent lives - under their control and by their choice. We are a link between our clients, the community organizations who serve them and services that benefit them.

We have been happily serving the Greater Victoria community since 1990. We are a proud member of Independent Living Canada, a national network of disability resource centres across Canada.

Our bylaws state that staff consists of no less than 51% of people with disabilities.

How we work
The Independent Living approach recognizes the rights of citizens with disabilities to take control of their lives by examining choices, making decisions and taking risks. 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.
 

Oscar the greeter

Check out our new website or come on in and meet Oscar, our official greeter!

Upcoming Events

MS Kick for the Cure

Date: 
06/06/2009 8:00am

The MS Kick for the Cure is a fun and exciting 10-hour marathon soccer game. Last year's 3rd annual game raised more than $50,000 for MS research and care. Both male and female players are welcome to participate. This is a fun game and all skill levels are welcome.

For more information: www.mskickforthecure.com

Operation Trackshoes

Date: 
06/12/2009

Since its inception in 1971, Operation Trackshoes’ mandate has remained focused on providing a track, field and swim meet for British Columbians who have a mental disability.

Click here for more details

Wheels in Motion

Date: 
06/14/2009 11:00am

The seventh annual Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion event will be held on Sunday, June 14th, 2009.

Wheels In Motion also includes many special events in support of the program. These volunteer-driven events, everything from car-washes to wheel/walks, take place year round and raise much needed funds and create awareness for people living with spinal cord injury.

Latest News

Registered Disability Savings Plan

Date: 
02/05/2009 1:08pm

The Registered Disability Savings Plan is a savings plan designed specifically for people with disabilities in Canada. The first of its kind in the world, this new tax-deferred savings vehicle will assist families in planning for the long - term financial security of their relatives with disabilities. See www.rdsp.com for more details.

Changes to Ministry's Monthly Reporting Requirements for People With Disabilities

Date: 
02/04/2009

The Ministry of Housing and Social Development, formerly Employment and Income Assistance, has made some changes to the regulations and policy that cover monthly reporting requirements for people receiving the Persons with Disability benefit.

Click here for more details

Discrimination Eats Away At You - And Increases Your Chance Of Mental Illness

Date: 
05/22/2009 11:16am

It's a unique challenge: Diagnosing and treating immigrants with depression, anxiety and other diseases of the mind. Columnist Margaret Wente talks to a renowned British psychiatrist who's come to Canada to help

Canada's growing population of immigrants and visible minorities face mental health challenges that are often very different from those of other citizens.

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Location

Victoria Disability Resource Centre
817 A Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1H6

Phone and TTY: 250-595-0044
Fax: 250-595-1512
Email: reception@drcvictoria.com
Website: www.drcvictoria.com

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am to 4 pm

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