How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. –Anne Frank Here at DECSA, we are lucky to have a great team of volunteers who contribute their time and energy in various capacities. These individuals all play a valuable role in making DECSA […]
When we talk about reasons for volunteering, we often think about how it nice it can look on a resume, or how rewarding it is to give back to our community. Sure it’s great to volunteer for those reasons, but what about the potential health benefits we can reap? Here are three […]
Listen up! Our Ventures program will once again be running a 5-week Business Development workshop series, starting next week. Ventures serves entrepreneurs with disabilities to gain the skills, support, and tools to move forward with a concept, idea, plan or existing business. We only have a few spaces left, so […]
Clients and staff gathered on the front lawn of DECSA on Tuesday to watch the arrival of a generous gift from ATB Financial: a cargo van! The van, which even features DECSA’s logo, was driven up to the front of the building by staff from ATB Financial, and presented […]
The clock has struck midnight, the ball has dropped, and a whole new list of New Years resolutions has been made. Whether your dreams for 2015 are big or small, here’s a list of 5 ways to ensure you achieve your goals! 1. Choose an attainable goal We all have dreams, but […]
On December 17th, we had our annual DECSA Client Christmas Party, and just like other years it was a long but fun-filled day! Normally, we host the party at our building, but this year our Christmas party committee decided to try something a little bit different! We were given the opportunity […]
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill For those of you who missed it, last Tuesday, December 2nd was Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to supporting charities, non profits, and communities, not only in Canada, but around […]
We would like to thank everyone who helped us collect cereal boxes for Ivory Noir Salon’s “We Heart Cereal” Fundraiser. As an agency we were able to donate 32 boxes, contributing to their grand total of more than 1,800 boxes! On November 5th, the boxes were set up in the […]
Yesterday, October 23rd, was our Open House, and are so thankful for what turned out to be an awesome day. We enjoyed meeting new people, as well as reconnecting with some more familiar faces. It was the perfect opportunity for participants and staff alike to share what we do here at DECSA, and […]
In addition to offering many specialized programs for DECSA members to enroll in, we have a Community Resource Centre that is available to the general public anytime Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can call ahead to book an appointment for something specific or walk […]