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

Our programs and services are being offered remotely! As the COVID 19 pandemic continues to place the majority of VDRC staff, volunteers and service users at increased risk, we have made the decision to continue to provide our services remotely until further notice. We are monitoring the situation closely and will adjust our service delivery to ensure everyone's safety accordingly. Parking Placards:... We are issuing parking placards via mail only at this time. If you require a placard, here are your options to attaining one: - Call us at 250-595-0044 to renew via Visa or Mastercard - Email your application or renewal request to [email protected] and ask us to contact you to arrange for payment - Fax the signed application form to us at 250-595-1512 and we will contact you regarding payment - Mail the signed application along with a cheque or money order to: VDRC 817 A Fort Street Victoria, BC V8W 1H6 Information & Referral: If you have any questions or concerns about disability-related supports and programs in our community, you can call 250-595-0044, ext. 101 and leave a message. You will be called back. You can also make an inquiry via text at 250-589-9145 or email at [email protected] Peer Support: Peer groups are meeting via Zoom! Zoom is an online platform that can be used on computers and smart devices to join in on virtual meetings and workshops. For more information on joining our peer groups, please email [email protected] -Peer Outreach Program: If you are feeling isolated or disconnected due to the ongoing pandemic, let one of our outreach workers be there for you with one-on-one social check-ins via phone, email, text, or video call. For more information and to sign up for the program, please email [email protected] Volunteer Skills Development: We continue to work on strategies to keep our valuable volunteers involved and engaged. If you have any ideas on how this can be done distantly, email [email protected] Applying for PWD Disability Benefits Workshop: The workshop is now meeting via Zoom every Tuesday at 1:30! For more information and to receive the meeting link, please email [email protected] Employment with Neil Squire: Yes! You can still get help with your job search, resume writing, interview skills, and more! Contact Kim at 250-634-4156 or [email protected] Lived Experiences Around Disability (LEAD): Although not currently being delivered in classrooms, we are continuing to work on ways to ensure this continues to be delivered to the community. Disability Awareness Training: Keep checking back for updates! If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or leave a voice message at 250-595-0044. We will get back to you as soon as we can! We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe!!

On our last post, we accidentally wrote that our next PWD Info Session (Tuesday, November 24th) and all future sessions start at 1:00, when they will actually start at 1:30! Sincerest apologies for the error and any confusion!

For anyone interested in our PWD Info Sessions, please know that there will be no session tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Sessions will resume next week, Tuesday, November 24th at 1:00.

Do you want to help make our beautiful city more accessible and inclusive for everyone? The Accessibility Advisory Committee is looking for new recruits! Follow the link below for more information and to apply! https://www.victoria.ca//accessibility-advisory-committee.

It has been brought to our attention that there are several postings currently out there for career positions with the Victoria Disability Resource Centre. Please know that these are scams and you should not apply to them or provide any personal information. Please always consult our Careers at the VDRC page on our website to check whether a job posting is legit.... https://drcvictoria.com/get/volunteers/careers-at-the-vdrc/

If you are a person with a disability who is looking for assistance with anything related to employment, our friends at the Neil Squire Society are available to help you! They are currently accepting new clients, so check out the link below for more on their Working Together program! https://www.neilsquire.ca/individual-progr/workingtogether/ TEXT FROM POSTER BELOW:... Do You Have a Disability? Let Us Help You Get Job Ready and Land the Job You Want We're looking for people just like you to join our Working Together Program. We'll help you develop the skills you need to achieve your employment goals. Our Program is unique, comprehensive, and most importantly, focused on you. Contact us today! 250 595 0044 ext.108 [email protected] Qualify if: - You have a self-declared disability - You're legally entitled to work in Canada and not currently receiving EI - You're looking for employment and need some help along the way What We Offer: - Individualized and group-based learning environments - Career and personal development, wellness for work, and job search support - Ergonomic and/or assistive technology assessments and solutions - Potential wage subsidy - Continuous support from our career professionals