DDRC (Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary)

06/05/2026

Inclusive gardening through Horticulture therapy 🌿

This week marked the beginning of our planting season as we installed two new raised garden beds on-site for clients to enjoy and use. These accessible beds are designed to support mobility challenges, making gardening more inclusive and accessible for everyone!

One of the raised beds has been designated as a native plant garden to help support local biodiversity and pollinators. The second bed will become our food garden, where clients can grow and enjoy fresh produce throughout the season.

This project was made possible through funding from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, and we are extremely grateful for their support! Thank you for your continued support and interest in our Horticulture Therapy sessions, which are part of the Gardening in the Community Program.

04/27/2026

AccessAbility Please - and bring your appetite!

Join us on Thursday, May 28 for an interactive lunch and learn workshop to discuss how we can make more inclusive for persons with disabilities hosted in partnership with .yyc and

Participants will use building blocks to create their own inclusive Calgary for group display at Italiano Please!

Enjoy a fresh pasta lunch for $7 (white or red sauce available). Please order in advance at buildingblocks4accessibility.eventbrite.com or click the to pre-order your lunch special today.

04/22/2026

Dry Horizons Film Screening 🌎

Thank you to everyone who attended the DDRC Eco Club's film screening of 'Dry Horizons', a powerful documentary on Alberta's water crisis co-hosted by

As celebrate today, we reflect on our collective responsibility to be stewards of natural resources, particularly with sustainable water use to benefit generations to come.

If you are interested in joining the DDRC's Eco Club, reach out to your Team Lead to join the movement in including persons with disabilities in climate action conversations.

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

04/07/2026

JERSEY DAY 🏑⚾️🏀

Clients and staff represented their favorite teams today as we return from the long weekend. A special shout out to clients Keenan and Ronan for suggesting this fun idea for everyone to participate in!

03/06/2026

Thank you to CRW Mia for hosting yesterday's workshop on the history and importance of where we learnt about gender inequity, the meaning behind this year's theme of which encourages us to have a mindset of generosity and collaboration, and historical Canadian women who have paved the way.

Clients also reflected on the Female role models in their life celebrating their Mother's, Grandmother's, Teachers, Service Providers, and more.

02/20/2026

Earlier this month, DDRC client Cathy attended the conference to represent the DDRC'S Eco Club presenting on Water and Equity. As part of the UNAC Green School Project, the DDRC's Eco Club, led by clients Cathy and John Paul, has sparked eco-conscious conversations throughout our Agency.

This event is a catalyst for including youth with disabilities in climate action conversations where they've been largely absent.

Congratulations to Cathy, John Paul and all those who were able to make this happen! Thank you for making climate discussions more inclusive and accessible to everyone.

12/16/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to our annual client Holiday Open House last week! We hope you had a great time.

May your holidays sparkle with moments of joy and your heart be light. ✨️🌟🎄

12/03/2025

🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025

This year’s theme is about building disability-inclusive communities to support real social progress. At the DDRC, we believe this starts with a simple truth:

We work with individuals, families, and our community partners to create welcoming spaces where people with disabilities can participate fully, make choices, and live meaningful lives.

Today, we reaffirm our commitment to a more fair, inclusive, and accessible world for all.
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