Living with a Disability

Accessibility and Inclusion The City of Richmond is committed to reducing barriers and enhancing accessibility across the community. Adapted programming is offered throughout the community and a wide range of recreation, sport and social programs are available at City facilities and community organizations.

Recreation Access Card

The Recreation Access Card entitles residents of Richmond, who live with a permanent disability that seriously impairs their daily living to a 50 per cent discount to drop-in activities at community centres, aquatic centres and arenas (some restrictions apply). Visit the Recreation Access Card program for more information or to apply.

City of Richmond - Adapted Programming

The City of Richmond and its Community Associations and Societies offer a variety of programs for persons with disabilities. Specialized opportunities include adapted fitness, adapted weight training, adapted swim and social programs.

Inclusive Parks and Play

There are a number of inclusive play environments in Richmond that contain a range of features from outdoor musical instruments to wheelchair accessible platforms. Visit the Inclusive Play in Richmond page for a list of play spaces in Richmond that offer fun for all ages and abilities.

Community Organizations

Many community organizations provide opportunities for participation in a wide variety of recreation, sport and social programs. See below for more information.

Richmond Centre for Disability

The Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is a not-for-profit charitable organization whose purpose is to enable people with disabilities to participate in the community to the fullest extent of their abilities and to improve their quality of life by working for inclusion, independence and empowerment. The RCD provides a range of services and programs for persons with disabilities including skills development, literacy, health, recreation, technology, peer support and information and referral services. Call 604-232-2404 or visit www.rcdrichmond.org for more information about programs and services.

Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association

Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association (RTRA) offers a therapeutic horseback program for people with disabilities (specializing in children and youth). This activity provides both therapeutic and recreational benefits. RTRA also has volunteer opportunities to assist with their riding program.

Call 604-241-7837 or visit www.richmondtherapeuticriding.com for more information.

Development Challenged Youth Basketball Association

The Development Challenged Youth Basketball Association (DCYBA) promotes and supports the development of basketball programs in BC for youth with developmental challenges. Young men, ages 13 to 25, who are interested, and have the basic abilities needed to develop the skills and concepts of team basketball in an athletic setting, are encouraged to participate.

Contact Maria at DCYBA at 604-241-0667 for more information.

Wheelchair Sports

There are a number of wheelchair sport opportunities offered in Richmond throughout the year including tennis, curling and basketball.

Call BC Wheelchair Sport at 604-733-3524 or visit www.bcwheelchairsports.com for more information.

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