Aspire Richmond

06/09/2026

BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care wants to know how the child care social program is working and where improvements are still needed.

Take this survey to share your experiences! The survey will be open from May 28th -July 9th.

Engagement is open until July 9, 2026 On this page: Engagement summary Organization submissions open Take the survey Survey is open until July 9 at 4 pm PT Overview Dates: May 28 to July 9, 2026 Who: The Ministry of Education and Child Care What: The future of child care…

06/09/2026

Congratulations to friends Anton, Reid and Balpreet for winning 1st place in SOBC Friends of the Softball!! A fantastic achievement👏🥎

06/08/2026

It’s never too late to learn! Quantum recently hosted a visit from Mike’s Critters, and the room was full of excitement.

Not only did we get the chance to hold and pet a variety of fascinating creatures, but we also learned so much about them along the way. A fun and unforgettable experience for everyone involved! 🐍🦎🙌

06/06/2026

Congratulations to Seedlings and Treehouse for being voted in the top 3 for Richmond's A-List for daycare and preschool!

Each year, tens of thousands of people across Richmond vote for their favourite businesses and services in the area. For 2026, Seedlings was voted number 1 daycare, with Treehouse snagging 2nd place for preschools across Richmond.

This achievement speaks to the care, passion, and dedication staff bring every day to supporting children and families. Your commitment to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment truly makes a difference.

Thank you for your amazing work! 👏💙

06/05/2026

✨National AccessAbility Week: Sensory Experiences✨

Meaningful support includes meaningful sensory experiences. Sensory activities, like exploring textures, sounds, movement, and nature, help people understand the world, express themselves, and feel more connected to their surroundings.

Sensory experiences can support learning, build confidence, and help with emotional regulation, creating moments of calm, joy, and discovery.

When we create spaces that respect and respond to individual sensory needs, we help people feel safe, included, and able to fully participate, because everyone deserves to experience the world in a way that works for them.

06/04/2026

🌟 National AccessAbility Week: Friendship 🌟

Meaningful support also means supporting meaningful friendships. Friendships provide more than companionship; they bring joy, emotional support, and a true sense of belonging. Strong social connections can reduce isolation, build confidence, and open the door to fuller participation in community life.

At the heart of inclusion is connection. When people have opportunities to build real friendships, they feel valued, supported, and part of something bigger, because everyone deserves to belong.

06/03/2026

🙌 National AccessAbility Week: Communication 🙌

Meaningful support starts with meaningful communication. Every person has a unique way of expressing themselves, and when we slow down, listen, and adapt, we make space for choice, connection, and belonging.

Communication is at the heart of person-centred support. When we understand and respond to each person’s communication style, we empower them to build relationships, make decisions, and fully participate in their community.

Communication isn’t just a skill, it’s a right.

06/03/2026

Exciting news!! We have a new house van 🌟

The van will be used to transport individuals from one of our homes to and from family visits, appointments, dinners, activities, and their Community Inclusion programs as needed.

Resources like this are essential for ensuring that individuals can travel within the community and access important services and activities.

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06/03/2026

Exciting news!! We have a new house van 🌟

The van will be used to transport residents from one of our staffed supported homes to and from family home visits, doctor's appointments, dinners, evening activities, and their day programs as needed.

Resources like this are essential for ensuring that residents can travel within the community and access important services and activities.

[Image description: Photo of an 8-seater black Kia van. Text reads: "New van alert!"]

06/02/2026

✨National AccessAbility Week: Person-Centred Approaches ✨

Person-Centred Care is defined by the Canadian Alzheimer Society as: a philosophy that recognizes that individuals have unique values, personal history and personality and that each person has an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment.

The ultimate goal of person-centred care is to create partnerships among individuals with developmental disabilities, staff, and their families, to enhance the quality of life and the quality of life of the people we support. Services and supports are designed and delivered in a way that is integrated, collaborative, and mutually respectful of all persons involved. At Aspire, person-centred practice is at the heart of the work we do every day.

Everything we do is respectful of the rights of the individuals and families we serve. We support families to make their own decisions and choices, even when that means taking risks, changing minds, or making mistakes. Aspire staff and caregivers walk beside the people we support. We are partners, helpers, and guides; ready to support in the ways that work best for each individual and family.