LATEST NEWS
Venture Training Bike Drive
Join us at Kin Race Track on Saturday October 6, 10am – 2pm for our Bike Drive. Meet World Champion Cyclist Leah Goldstein and immerse yourself in everything cycle at this free event. Cycle Cycle will have refurbished bikes for sale cheap and bike shops will be there with end-of-season blow-out deals on bikes and[…]
Eileen’s Retirement BBQ
It has been a privilege to work for an amazing organization for the past 15 years. I have learned so much from the participants and many of the staff. I know that the new management team will do an awesome job leading the organization . Thank you to the Board of Directors for their support[…]
Disability Employment Month in BC
We train people with developmental disabilities but we also hire people with disabilities to work in our inclusive workplace. This September is Disability Employment Month in BC and statistically there are about 8,500 people with disabilities in the Greater Vernon area. It is important to reflect on what we, as employers and community members, can do[…]
Kangaroo Creek Farm
A huge THANK YOU to Kangaroo Creek Farm as they covered part of the admission for our eight groups to visit. Everyone at Kangaroo Creek Farm were very kind and accommodating to our needs for parking and arriving early due to the heat. Everyone had a great time! Kangaroo Creek Farm I got the white[…]
Programs and Services
Residential Options
We provide a variety of residential options to meet the individuals’ unique needs. We operate five group homes and a home share program for family settings
Skill Development
We offer a number of community and individual-based programs aimed at developing a wide range of skills among the program participants
Employment Programs
Individuals develop transferable skills in programs and paid employment at our facilities, in the community or participating businesses
About US
Vernon and District Association for Community Living (VDACL), otherwise known as Venture Training, is Greater Vernon's 'pioneer agency'; proudly supporting adults with developmental disabilities with social, educational and vocational skill building since 1955. With a progressive Board of Directors and more than 150 qualified staff members, Venture Training continues to lead the way as we celebrate 63 years supporting local people.
We provide services for more than 200 participants; currently offering 19 distinctive interactive programs which empower individuals to use their strengths with 'hands on' skill building opportunities to enrich the quality of their life
VDACL is proud to have received our fifth three-year CARF accreditation, which is the highest level of excellence in our industry
Vision
We envision a community where people with developmental disabilities are accepted and respected
Mission
We advocate on behalf of and provide quality programs and services to people with developmental disabilities
Philosophy
We believe that people with developmental disabilities are as individual in their desires, needs, abilities and gifts as any cross section of society. The Association is committed to helping people with special needs achieve the fullest possible independence and community participation according to their wishes
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