Richmond Centre for Disability, as the name implies, is an organization helping people with disabilities. That help could be in the way of equipment, counselling, skills training, networking and good old-fashioned companionship. We heard a very compelling message of hope.
The mission of RCD is to empower people with disabilities to participate in the community to the level of their desires and abilities by providing information, resources, support and by increasing community awareness and accessibility.
Our speaker was, Ella Huang BSc. MBA Executive Director, explained how RCD started in 1985 through the joint effort of United Way of the Lower Mainland, the Special Needs and Social Planning departments of the City of Richmond and a number of people with disabilities from the community.
Ella went on to describe how Rotary could get involved and support the work of RCD. She fielded many questions, as our members seemed to express a great deal of interest in opportunities for support and participation.
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Once again, as Rotary Founder Paul Harris said "Whenever people get together, you never know what's going to happen"
Today, we might have seen the birth of a new Rotary Club community project.....who knows what's going to happen when Rotarians get together.
During PP Chris Browne's year, our club hosted a fun family event with live music, BBQ, tour of the Oval, prizes and raffles. Our supporters walked, ran and strolled along the dike by the Richmond Olympic Oval. Over $3,200 was raised to support RCD equipment, services and activities.
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