The Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary (DDRC) is a non-profit, registered, charitable organization dedicated to including people with developmental disabilities into the community in real and meaningful ways. Real and meaningful ways means being able to attend the same school as other children and in the same classroom, securing a real job with real wages, living in a real home of your own choosing, and having friends. DDRC not only provides programs and services to support children and adults with developmental disabilities, but also exists as a resource centre to the general public to support the inclusion of all people.

Operating under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors, DDRC's activities are funded through government contracts, fees for services, products and services from agency-owned businesses, fundraising events, corporate partnerships, and individual donations.

Our business number is 10683 0060 RR0001.

Our Mission

At DDRC, we have a vision of inclusion. Officially, our vision statement reads, 'Everyone Belongs.' Together with our vision statement, our mission statement reads, 'DDRC promotes awareness and supports communities to include persons with developmental disabilities, thereby strengthening communities for all citizens. So what exactly does this mean?

Our vision of inclusion for people with developmental disabilities means that one day soon...

• Natural and mutually beneficial relationships will replace paid relationships;
• All children will have the option to be in regular classrooms in their neighbouring schools;
• Everyone with a developmental disability, regardless of extremity, will be productive either through paid employment, volunteer opportunities, or in other meaningful ways;
• Institutions will close down because they're no longer chosen by people;
• Real homes will replace group homes; and
• Negative judgments and assumptions about people with developmental disabilities will end.

Our Values and Principles

• We value diversity;
• We believe individuals have a right to explore and fulfill their potential;
• We recognize the need for accountability and responsibility; and
• We foster an environment of respect, acceptance, accessibility, and interdependence.

Our Board of Directors