LATEST NEWS
Vanessa Burnett – Rising Star Award
Image: Vanessa Burnett and her son Indy at Venture Training’s recent Bike Drive event. Venture Training is pleased to announce that staff member Vanessa Burnett has been honored with the Rising Star Award from the Community Social Service Employers’ Association of BC (CCSEA). In presenting the award CCSEA host said “In her relatively short[…]
Venture Training Bike Drive
We held our first Bike Drive event on Saturday, October 6th, collecting two truck-loads of donated bicycles for our Cycle-Cycle program and selling a dozen more out of inventory. Leah Goldstein, world champion cyclist, was on hand to speak about her partnership with Venture Training and the Race Across America (RAAM) in 2019. It was interesting[…]
Emergency Response Day
Fun was had by all at Emergency Response Day in Polson Park in Vernon on October 3rd. We enjoyed checking out the various vehicles and chatting with the emergency responders. Since October is Community Inclusion month, It was awesome that the venue chosen was accessible for people with disabilities and everyone was so welcoming and[…]
Community Inclusion Month in BC
This month Venture Training and other disability service organizations across the province are celebrating Community Inclusion Month. This is the 20th year that we are recognizing and celebrating the contributions and potential of people with disabilities in our community. It is also an opportunity to celebrate with the families, friends, caregivers, volunteers and employers who[…]
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
ORGANIZATION