Our Mission

The RCD is committed to creating opportunities to empower people of all abilities to participate confidently with dignity in their community and achieve independence to their fullest capabilities. We offer a friendly environment to provide information, resources, training and support, as well as increase public awareness and promote universal accessibility.

About RICHMOND CENTRE FOR DISABILITY

The RCD’s purpose is to give people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the community to the fullest extent of their ability and to improve their quality of life by working for – Inclusion, Independence & Empowerment. Our vision statement is: All people, regardless of their abilities, will maximize independence with confidence and dignity.

RCD Key Message

The Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is a resilient organization within an often challenging funding environment. We are participant-focused and committed to empowering our diverse, cross-disability membership. We do this by remaining approachable and responsive  to member and stakeholder needs. Our flexible and resourceful Centre staff work collaboratively with our participants. Thanks to this teamwork, and through our many activities and services, we regularly witness our members’ MOVING FORWARD with perseverance in self-determination and growth toward independence.