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Victoria Disability Resource Centre is a not-for-profit organization
that helps people with all types of disabilities lead independent
lives - under their control and by there choice. We are a link between
our clients, the community organizations who serve them and services
that benefit them. People with disabilities in Victoria BC can lead
independent lives, but it is vital to have the information necessary
at your fingertips. Knowing where to go for accessibility and inclusion
is crucial. In the next year we are working on Everyone’s Welcome
to give Victoria residents and visitors with disabilities, their families
and friends a new guide to accessible and inclusive restaurants and
bars in downtown Victoria. By next year we hope to include businesses
in our guide.
Restaurants and Bars Become a Member of Everyone’s Welcome
As a Victoria Disability Resource Centre Member your restaurant or bar could enjoy:
· A listing on our website, and a description of the business/restaurant, including accessibility and inclusion
· A link to your website
· Consultation on disability issues, accessibility and customer service.
· Free Disability Awareness Training, if desired.
· Free Accessibility Assessments
· Tips on customer service as it pertains to people with disabilities
· Tips to make the venue more accessible to persons with disabilities, for no or little investment.
· Decal to be posted on the door of the venue with a VDRC logo, an accessibility sign to say “Everybody’s Welcome”
· We also plan to support our plan with regular advertising on radio, some TV newspaper coverage.
· Everybody’s Welcome Membership (for Businesses and Restaurants 120.00)
Attitude is everything, Improvements can be made without expensive renovations, to your venue. The Victoria Disability Resource Centre sponsors this site. If you think you or your friends could benefit from the guide, we ask you to fill out a questionnaire. (Link to the questionnaire)
Volunteers are vital to this project, from good will ambassadors, experts on disability, Disability Awareness Training. If you think you can help, contact us at Victoria Disability Resource Centre, if you want to volunteer for this groundbreaking project. reception@drcvictoria.com , funding@drcvictoria.com or call us to sign up 250-595-0044.
We have been happily serving the Greater Victoria community since 1990. We are a proud member of Independent Living Canada, a national network of disability resource centres across Canada.
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