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Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 18h

This is the way to end the week! Tota, a resident in our Living Option program, just turned 80!! 🎁🎉🎂

He told everyone he was just 27 - because why not?

His buddy Doug was the grillmaster extraordinaire! 🌭🍔

Happy Birthday, Tota, from all of us at DDA!! ❤️

#happybirthday #bbq #fridayvibes

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 21h

Celebrating 20+ Years of Dedication 💫

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone — our DDA staff members who have been part of the association for 20 years or more.

Their dedication, loyalty, and commitment to our mission speak volumes.🧡

#teamdda #dedication

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 23h

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

Wishing everyone a cozy weekend filled with good food, good company, and plenty to be thankful for. 🦃❤️

DDA offices will be closed on Monday, October 13th, and reopen on Tuesday.

#gobblegobble #Thanksgiving #canadianthanksgiving #familytime #autumnvibes #longweekend

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 1d

World Mental Health Day | October 10

Mental health matters for everyone — including people with developmental disabilities. Too often, their needs are overlooked. Let’s make mental health care accessible, inclusive, and person-centered. 💚

#WorldMentalHealthDay #developmentaldisabilities

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Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 2d

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month in Canada! 💙

🏆 Congrats to Pedalheads, named Jobs West’s 2025 Employer of the Year for championing inclusion and diversity at work!

Meet Annie, one of many clients thriving through Jobs West.

#DEAM #InclusiveEmployment
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Jobs West Selects Pedalheads as Employer of the Year!

YouTube video by Developmental Disabilities Association

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Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 2d

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month in Canada. Advocates say (and we agree) that the disability community is an all-too-often overlooked talent pool that businesses are missing out on. #DEAM www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...

Businesses missing out on talent by overlooking workers with disabilities, Windsor advocates say

As Canada marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, disability advocates in Windsor-Essex say employers are missing out on a valuable — and often overlooked — talent pool.

www.ctvnews.ca

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 2d

October is one of our favourite months of the year! Why, you ask? It's posAbilities Inclusion Art Show and Sale! 🎉

This year, 33 artists from our robust art program will be taking part.

Come check it out, October 22/23, at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver. 🎨🖌

#art #artistlife

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 2d

Nice. Representation matters.

Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 3d

The newly released Lego Party game includes a prosthetic leg customization option.

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 2d

What makes a good organization great? A great team!!

Big thanks to DDA managers Gilenda and Espie for holding down the fort at Kwantlen Polytechnic University job fair!

Follow the link for the latest positions open at DDA.

#CareerOpportunity #CareerGrowth

www.develop.bc.ca/about-us/car...

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Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 3d

PBS KIDS has a new show featuring a character who uses a communication device. Sometimes it's not just about inclusion, it's about representation. #assistivetechnology #representationmatters www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/10/08/p...

PBS Kids Show To Feature Character Who Uses Communication Device

A groundbreaking children's television show is set to introduce a new character who is largely non-speaking and communicates with the help of a special speech tablet.

www.disabilityscoop.com

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Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 4d

For over 70 years, DDA has been a champion and pioneer of Community Living for people with developmental disabilities. 🏠🏡🏘

That makes October's Community Inclusion Month all the more meaningful. ❤️

Creating communities where everyone belongs is a goal we all need to aim for.

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Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 4d

October 6th is World Cerebral Palsy Day 💚

A day to celebrate the strength, creativity, and resilience of people living with cerebral palsy — and to advocate for greater inclusion, accessibility, and understanding.

#WorldCerebralPalsyDay #inclusionmatters #AccessibilityMatters #awareness

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 4d

The government of BC is injecting some cash to help people get employment training who might otherwise get sidelined by certain barriers. #complexneeds #disabilityawareness
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Seven new training projects funded for people with barriers to employment

With new funding, more people experiencing barriers to employment, such as Indigenous people, people on income assistance and those with complex needs, are training for in-demand jobs.

news.gov.bc.ca

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Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 14d

Kids at our Champlain Child Development Centre are preparing for next week.

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada. A day to remind us that facing the past with honesty is the first step toward healing and unity.

#truthandreconciliation #everychildmatters

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Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 15d

National Family Week is a time to celebrate the love, strength, and resilience of families in all their forms. 💙

Families are the heart of our communities, and when we support those with neurodiverse needs, we help build a foundation of understanding, inclusion, and belonging.

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 15d

Well, autumn is upon us, and so far it's still pretty nice.☀️🍂

Earlier in the summer, the kids at our Creekside Child Development Centre broke out the lemons and opened a lemonade stand! 🍋🥤 Thanks for all your hard work, kids!

#summerfun #lemonade

www.develop.bc.ca/creekside-le...

Creekside Lemonade Stand - Developmental Disabilities Association

The Creekside Child Development Centre’s 3-5 class hosted their annual lemonade stand in late July. This event offers children opportunities to practice teamwork, handling money, communication skills,...

www.develop.bc.ca

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 17d

As the saying goes. "Nothing about us without us." A landscape design company goes to the source - kids with disabilities - to build a better playground. 🛝👨‍🦽

www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/09/24/t...

To Build Better Playgrounds, Company Turns To Kids With Disabilities

John Buettner, 13, used to watch from his wheelchair as other children played. Now he and other kids with disabilities help design inclusive playgrounds.

www.disabilityscoop.com

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 17d

Do you or a family member with disabilities need tax information?

DDA's Family Support Department is offering a free virtual CRA info session on October 23rd.

Learn about disability tax credits and more. Email [email protected] to register.

#taxplanning #Disability #canada #taxes

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 17d

📣DDA's Family Support Services has several Family Support Groups coming up in October and November. 👨‍👩‍👦👨‍👨‍👧‍👦👩‍👧‍👧👨‍👦

Translation services are available, and they are FREE!

Follow the link to find out more and to register!

#family #FamilySupport #disabilitysupport

www.develop.bc.ca/events/#main

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Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 18d

🤟💙 Happy International Day of Sign Languages!

Sign language is more than words with your hands — it’s culture, community, and connection. September 23rd is a reminder to celebrate the Deaf community and the many beautiful ways we all communicate.

#signlanguage #inclusion #deafawareness #ASL

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Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 18d

☀️BC is upgrading a couple of backcountry parks and improving accessibility. 👩‍🦽🌲🌲⛺️

news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Backcountry camping, trail, accessibility upgrades underway in two parks

Trail and backcountry-campground upgrades are now underway in Seven Sisters Park to provide beginner hikers and families more opportunities to connect with nature.

news.gov.bc.ca

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 18d

✨ Happy Autumn Equinox! ✨🍂

Today, September 22nd, we welcome the official start of fall, a moment of balance when day and night stand equal. The equinox reminds us to pause, reflect, and embrace the beauty of change.

🍁 What’s your favorite autumn tradition? 🍁

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 18d

September is Disability Employment Month in BC.

In our latest edition of our quarterly Star Magazine, we have the latest SUCCESS STORY from our employment service, Jobs West.

#DisabilityEmploymentMonth

www.develop.bc.ca/kathleen-fin...

Kathleen Finds the Purrfect Fit at Tisol - Developmental Disabilities Association

When Kathleen first started working with her Employment Specialist, one thing stood out right away — her love for animals. With her loyal dog, Nelly, by her side, it was clear that any job involving a...

www.develop.bc.ca

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 19d

Stolen from WorkBC! The organization has recognized Pomme Natural Market with a Certificate of Recognition for its welcoming and supportive approach to inclusive employment.
Thank you for fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion and kindness!
#DisabilityEmploymentMonth #InclusiveWorkplaces

Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 21d

Port Moody is one of several municipalities getting new child care spaces!! 👶👧🧒

Cranbrook and Creston are also expanding spaces for families, 383 in total.

The new spaces were made possible by more than $13.5 million through the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund.

news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

New child care centre coming to families in Port Moody

More families in Port Moody will have access to affordable and high-quality child care through 150 new licensed child care spaces at the former Ioco school.

news.gov.bc.ca