North Shore Disability Resource Centre

3158 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY, NORTH VANCOUVER

Our work in the community

The North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) offers innovative programs, services, housing and support to individuals with disabilities from infancy through adulthood. Our vision is one where every person can fully and actively participate as valued members of their community. We assist anyone, regardless of age, with any kind of disability. We connect people with special needs with programs and services that help them to live with dignity, freedom and joy. The NSDRC offers the following services and supports to our community: Community Housing and Inclusion - Supported Living Program (SLP) is for adults and children who have physical and/or development disabilities and require 24-hour support - Independent Living Program (ILP) for those needing some assistance but do not require 24-hours of support Community Based Services - Infant Development Program (IDP) - Supportive Transition Adult Group Education (STAGE) - Community based one-to-one and group programs for children, youth and adults - ZAP (Zoom Adult Program) - Employment Support Information and Advocacy Program Mobile Multi-Sensory Room – a multi-sensory environment on wheels that can be used by children, young adults and the elderly, in schools and more

Testimonial

disability, this program provides assistance in areas such as completing applications for disability benefits and advocating for people whose applications have been denied, helping with reconsiderations. Here is a story of a recent beneficiary of our services: “I am writing to express my appreciation for the North Shore Disability Resource Centre ’ s Information and Advocacy program. This past spring, I received notice that my application for CPP disability benefits was denied. I was very disillusioned with the process and worried about my future because I have a serious medical condition that makes it impossible for me to work. The government gave me a limited time to appeal the decision so I contacted the NSDRC and spoke to an advocate who, for no charge, confidently pursued the reconsideration appeal on my behalf. In the end, my appeal was successful and I was granted disability benefits which was a huge relief for me. There is no way I could have done it all by myself. The NSDRC’ s Information and Advocacy program is a vital service for people like me in the community who have limited means and are facing disabling illnesses while having to deal with a difficult and specialized appeal processes for disability benefits. ”

Ways to offer support

There are many ways to support us through a donation or sponsorship: • Make a donation at nsdrc.org • Contact our Manager of Communications & Partnership,

Teri Taylor, at t.taylor@nsdrc.org • Phone our office at @ 604-985-5371 • Participate in our GivingTuesday campaign on

November 29, 2022 • Follow us on Instagram @nsdrc • Shop at our NSDRC Shop (nsdrc.org/shop) for handmade goods from STAGE

Established in 1976, the North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) is committed to ensuring people with disabilities can live and thrive in a community that is free of physical, financial and attitudinal barriers. We have continued to expand our mandate and services, offering a wide range of community and residence-based programs and services for individuals of all ages. We assist anyone, regardless of age, with any kind of disability.

Our People

We have a team of over 200 employees, many who have been our organization for over 10 years and some 20 to 30 years. They are essential to the important work we do every day caring for and providing services to our community. They rate the number one reason for working with the NSDRC, is their desire to assist people in a community driven organization. Our staff showed an extraordinary commitment and were outstanding in their roles over the last two years of the pandemic.

Facts

We provide in person and virtual support to anyone with any kind of disability: - The Infant Development Program serves over 200 infants and children and their families - Our Children’s Supported Living Program provides full-time support to children within our group home - The Adult Supported Living Program provides support to individuals with all aspects of daily living activities. - Our Community Based Services Adult programs grew, welcoming an increase for in-person supports and a wider access to community activities. - STAGE (Supported Transition Adult Group

Education) participants engage in activities such as volunteering at ReStore and building

Little Libraries for communities - The maiden year for our Multi-Sensory Room van, we regularly utilize the multi-sensory experience at our supported homes as well as at community events such as Lynn Valley Days,

CityFest and visits to schools. - We help people access information, assist with applications and other disability related issues through our Information and Advocacy

Program.

contact us

telephone 604 985 5371 email nsdrc@nsdrc.org website nsdrc.org