The DDRC’s 2015 Winter Fundraising Campaign has come to a close, and we are proud to announce that together, 127 donors were able to raise $22,483 for the Ability Fund. This new initiative helps to remove financial barriers and promotes community participation for our clients in a variety of ways.
The Ability Fund supports DDRC clients by covering the cost of joining a new club, attending a conference, taking a course, purchasing supplies, transportation expenses, or participating in a community activity.
We have already successfully used the Ability Fund to get our clients involved in the community. Thanks to our generous donors, nine DDRC clients were able to attend a workshop on greener living. Our clients learned how to reduce waste, and had discussions about the importance of reusing and the meaning of social responsibility.
We were also able to purchase a block of tickets for DDRC clients to attend the Picture This…Film Festival (PTFF). This festival showcases films that are about disability as well as films that were produced, directed or written by people with disabilities. With over 43 films of various lengths and topics, there is something for everyone.
The PTFF is held at Calgary SCOPE Society and runs from March 16 to 18, 2016. More information about the festival and tickets for this year’s screenings can be found at http://www.ptff.org/.