Richmond Centre for Disability

05/04/2026

RCD took part in the BMO Vancouver 8KM Race this weekend as a Silver Charity Partner. It was our 3rd year participating in the marathon event, and this time we broke our own record with a full team of 29 charity runners. As a team, we have currently raised $8,000 with the support of friends, families, and community members.

Thank you for cheering us on and supporting the work we do for people with disabilities.

Congratulations to all the runners for training hard and crossing the finish line together!

04/17/2026

On Apr 16, 2026, the City of Richmond celebrated the grand opening of RCD’s new home in a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Mayor Malcom Brodie presented his remarks, highlighting the Founder Frances Clark’s vision and unwavering commitment to serving people with disabilities, as well as the organization’s role in driving accessibility planning and policy changes over the years.

RCD President Sandra Gebhardt and Townline CEO Daryl Simpson also shared about the organization’s work and developer partnership, notably on how the collaboration has enabled RCD to grow by having a tailored space to explore new types of services and programs for years to come. In the presence of many esteemed community partners, this pivotal milestone in RCD’s 40-year legacy marked the start of an exciting new chapter.

Our new address:
#150 – 5520 McNaughton Road
Richmond, BC V6X 0X8

04/10/2026

Looking to discover the amazing people, programs, and services right here in Richmond?

Whether you’re hoping to volunteer, connect with local supports, or learn about resources in your community, Community in Bloom - Richmond Services Expo has it all!

Meet passionate community leaders, explore the programs making a difference, and find out how you can get involved.

📅 Date: May 2, 2026
🕒 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Lansdowne Centre

04/09/2026

04/02/2026

RCD will be at the Vancouver Friendship Walk on Saturday, April 18th, at Queen Elizabeth Park. This fun, inclusive event celebrates individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and brings together families, community members, and lots of people ready to have a blast! There will be lots of food, drinks, fun games, performers, and exhibitors for everyone to enjoy!

04/02/2026

RCD will be at the Vancouver Friendship Walk on Saturday, April 18th, at Queen Elizabeth Park. This fun, inclusive event celebrates individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and brings together families, community members, and lots of people ready to have a blast! There will be lots of food, drinks, fun games, performers, and exhibitors for everyone to enjoy!

03/20/2026

For our event, we are recruiting up to 10 volunteers to help with meal packaging and distribution at the restaurant. Volunteers will receive 2 complimentary bento meals (each day), a Certificate of Appreciation, and an RCD membership card (grants 15% off all dine-in totals at Upstairs Hot Pot)

03/20/2026

RCD is partnering with Upstairs Hot Pot, a local restaurant with a 39-year culinary heritage, which is generously donating 150 free bento meals to RCD members in appreciation of our 40-year legacy of services and programs to people with disabilities.

12/22/2025

Members of RCD’s Chinese Support Group and their families gathered for a festive Christmas celebration bursting with laughter, spirited singing and dancing, exciting prize giveaways, and tables overflowing with delicious food.

12/18/2025

Seasons Greeting and Happy New Year -

😃Welcome to New ED Nancy Pagani and New I&R Chris Wong😄Public Education Series - Financial Fitness😉Sports Club Schedule😍Updates on CDB😘

12/04/2025

Each year, on December 3rd, the United Nations observes International Day of Persons With Disabilities (IDPD). The UN theme for this year's celebration was : “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”

RCD celebrated this day by hosting an opportunity to meet Evan Dunfee, an Olympic and World Medalist in Race Walking and Paralympian, Peter Isherwood, Table Tennis Canada's Male Athlete of the Year in 2022. Attendees got a chance
to interact with these athletes, asking them questions, seeing a real Olympic medal and playing Table Tennis with Peter. Those who tried out Table Tennis were asked to sit in a wheelchair while playing. The wheelchairs for the Table Tennis were generously supplied by BC Wheelchair Basketball and there were several musical performances by talented singers donating their time.

In attendance were, Richmond City Councilors Bill McNulty, Andy Hobbs, Carol Day, and Alexa Loo. Even one of the Councilors competed with Peter Isherwood, while sitting in a wheelchair. I will leave it for you to guess who!

The event was well attended and fun was had by all!