Service Provider

Victoria Disability Resource Centre

Provides programs and services run by and for persons with disabilities. Works closely with people who have a disability and with other community organizations to find and remove barriers that prevent full participation in life. Lived Experiences Around Disability (LEAD) educates Kindergarten to grade 12 students in Victoria about disabilities through interactive school presentations led by individuals with disabilities. Disability Inclusion and Awareness Training is a three-hour workshop led by individuals with lived disability experiences that equips organizations with practical tools to foster accessibility, respect, and inclusion. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 2 pm Fridays. Nonprofit society.

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Website

www.drcvictoria.com

Contact

Phone: 250-595-0044
LEAD/Training: 250-595-0044 Local 103
Fax: 250-595-1512
Email: reception@drcvictoria.com

Address

817A Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H6

Mailing Address

817A Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H6

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4 services offered by: Victoria Disability Resource Centre

Information and Referral Program

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Offers free, confidential support to individuals with disabilities, their families, and service providers.

Offers free, confidential support to individuals with disabilities, their families, and service providers. Staff assist with completing forms and applications for disability benefits, including the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation, Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D), Disability Tax Credit, and Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Weekly virtual PWD application workshops are now held Thursdays at 2:30 pm via Zoom. Also answers questions and concerns about disability-related supports and programs in the community, including housing options, financial resources, employment supports, access to education, and access to transportation. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 2 pm Fridays.
Website

www.drcvictoria.com
Address

817A Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H6
Staff assist with completing forms and applications for disability benefits, including the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation, Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D), Disability Tax Credit, and Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Weekly virtual PWD application workshops are now held Thursdays at 2:30 pm via Zoom. Also answers questions and concerns about disability-related supports and programs in the community, including housing options, financial resources, employment supports, access to education, and access to transportation. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 2 pm Fridays.

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Mailing Address

817A Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H6

Contact

Phone: 250-595-0044 Local 101

Fax: 250-595-1512

Email: information@drcvictoria.com

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Parking Permit Program

Provided by Victoria Disability Resource Centre
3 other services offered by this agency

Issues parking placards for individuals with mobility limitations, enabling them to park in designated accessible spaces.

Issues parking placards for individuals with mobility limitations, enabling them to park in designated accessible spaces. Permits are available for both motor vehicles and motorcycles, with options for permanent and temporary needs. Valid across BC, Canada, the USA, and the European Union. Application forms must be completed by applicant and physician. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 2 pm Fridays.
Website

www.drcvictoria.com
Address

817A Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H6
Permits are available for both motor vehicles and motorcycles, with options for permanent and temporary needs. Valid across BC, Canada, the USA, and the European Union. Application forms must be completed by applicant and physician. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 2 pm Fridays.

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Mailing Address

817A Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H6

Contact

Phone: 250-595-0044 Local 106

Fax: 250-595-1512

Email: parking@drcvictoria.com

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Peer Support Program

Provided by Victoria Disability Resource Centre
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Provides opportunities for people with disabilities to network, support each other, and share their life experiences and skills.

Provides opportunities for people with disabilities to network, support each other, and share their life experiences and skills. Peer Outreach offers one-on-one check-ins from an outreach worker online or via phone for anyone in the persons with disabilities community who is experiencing isolation, loneliness, or disconnectedness. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 2 pm Fridays.
Website

www.drcvictoria.com
Address

817A Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H6
Peer Outreach offers one-on-one check-ins from an outreach worker online or via phone for anyone in the persons with disabilities community who is experiencing isolation, loneliness, or disconnectedness. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 2 pm Fridays.

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Mailing Address

817A Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H6

Contact

Phone: 250-595-0044 Local 112

Fax: 250-595-1512

Email: peersupport@drcvictoria.com

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Volunteer Skills Development Program

Provided by Victoria Disability Resource Centre
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Offers inclusive opportunities for individuals with or without disabilities to gain valuable experience in a supportive, peer-led environment.

Offers inclusive opportunities for individuals with or without disabilities to gain valuable experience in a supportive, peer-led environment. Volunteers engage in roles within Victoria Disability Resource Centre such as front desk reception, data entry, and peer outreach, developing essential skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Fosters understanding of disability culture, promotes personal growth, and enhances employability. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 2 pm Fridays.
Website

www.drcvictoria.com
Address

817A Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H6
Volunteers engage in roles within Victoria Disability Resource Centre such as front desk reception, data entry, and peer outreach, developing essential skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Fosters understanding of disability culture, promotes personal growth, and enhances employability. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 2 pm Fridays.

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Mailing Address

817A Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H6

Contact

Phone: 250-595-0044 Local 102

Fax: 250-595-1512

Email: volunteer@drcvictoria.com

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Victoria Disability Resource Centre

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Address

Mailing Address

4 services offered by: Victoria Disability Resource Centre

Information and Referral Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Parking Permit Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Peer Support Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Volunteer Skills Development Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact