Ableify is a new platform being built that will offer easy access to mental health assistance for persons with disabilities! If you would like to take part in 15-20 minute interviews and contribute to the creation of this new resource, please contact [email protected] today!

The Adaptive Training Program, from PowerToBe & Outward Bound Canada, is a new opportunity for members of the persons with disabilities community and other underrepresented communities who may be interested in outdoor leadership as a career! Check out the post below for more info!

Mental Health Recovery Partners, South Island is facilitating two engagement sessions for anyone who has had experience with the Acute Mental Health and Substance Use Services (Acute MHSU) at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. See below for more details. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=91…

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of David Shrive, a cherished member of the Victoria Disability Resource Centre (VDRC) community. Read more at the link below. facebook.com/share/p/YGeXCm…

The Canadian Centre on Disability Studies Inc., operating as Eviance, is looking for 5-7 youths with disabilities to join their Youth Committee! For more info, including how to apply, check out eviance.ca/eycposition

Victoria Wheelchair Curling Club is starting their new season in September! If you're interested in giving wheelchair curling a try, contact [email protected] for more information!

NPower Canada's Junior IT Analyst Program is a tuition free beginner course that equips participants with marketable skills for tech-enabled jobs! If you are interested in pursuing this completely free opportunity, check out the link below to apply! npowercanada.ca/junior-it-anal…

Our custodian has gotten into the habit of decorating the trash cans of the VDRC staff and we wanted to share the fun things they have come up with! Check back again for more interesting creations! This week's design wants your trash to join the Dark Side!

Caring Forward is looking to get the feedback and experiences of unpaid caregivers of people with acquired brain injuries. If you would like to take part in this study, you can take the questionnaire at the following link: tinyurl.com/caringforwards…

We wanted to let everyone know that, effective immediately, we will be putting our monthly Coffee Drop-In sessions on hold. As such, the Coffee Drop-In scheduled for next week has been cancelled. Stay tuned to this space for news on new peer group opportunities coming soon!

YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is hosting a series of free mental-health wellness programs this fall for teens aged 13 to 18 and for youths aged 18 to 30! Check out the link below for more information and to register! vancouverislandy.com/program-servic…

Just a reminder that the VDRC Virtual Annual General Meeting is happening tomorrow evening at 6:30pm online via Zoom! Check out the post below for info on how to attend!

TODAY'S THE DAY!! The VDRC Virtual Annual General Meeting is happening tonight at 6:30pm online via Zoom! Check out the post below for info on how to attend!

Our custodian struck again, this time with a colourful assortment of pipe-cleaners!

This week's garbage can could do this all day!