We know that where community exists, it confers upon its members identity, a sense of belonging and a measure of security. It is in community that the attributes that distinguish humans as social creatures are nourished.
Communities are the ground-level generators and preservers of values and ethical systems.
The ideals of justice and compassions are nourished in community. As such, we fulfill a vital role in the community. Increasingly, people with disabilities are able to find jobs rather than relying on social assistance, to live in homes rather than institutions, and develop friendships instead of hiring support workers. Our mission The Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary facilitates personal choice and builds the community's capacity to include persons with developmental disabilities. This means that rather than removing people with developmental disabilities from the heart of the community, DDRC works alongside community members, seeking ways to ensure that all citizens have the opportunity to participate in civic life and to make a contribution.