Welcome to ORW's web pages. It is our hope that our site will continue to be one of many places that people - especially those with disabilities - can get the information they need. While your feedback over the years has been most positive and we hope to reflect the changes you suggest - e-mail us with your thoughts.

The logo above indicates that our site is Bobby approved and considered fully accessible. So go ahead don't be shy, tell a friend about us.

After many years of service, our Executive Director, Winston Leckie, will be retiring effective July 31, 2011. We thank him for his dedication and passion and wish him continued success in the next phase of his life.

ORW will take this opportunity to examine its future role in the dramatically changing environment of employment services for persons with disabilities and looks forward to once again reinventing itself. Though retired, Winston will support the Board of Directors during this transitional time.

The 2010 Federal Disability Report: The Government of Canada's Annual Report on Disability Issues is available by clicking on this link.

On March 11, 2010 Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. See the government's press release and the United Nations Brief on the Convention, the Convention and Optional Protocol.

The Disability Advisory Committee of the Community Legal Assistance Society hosted a community forum titled "Honouring the Convention: A Call to Action in B.C." on December 10, 2010, the International Day of Human Rights. A transcript and related links is available at this site.

The Joan Meister ORW Memorial Fund for Students with Disabilities Bursary has been established at Douglas College and had its second recipient this year. Her impact on our organization and others has been significant and truly has made the world a better place for people with disabilities. If you wish more information or would like to contribute to the fund please contact us,.or the Douglas College Foundation.In memory of long time Board member David King, who passed away February 13, 2010, ORW will match the annual bursary award.

Again your feedback and input on The Source is greatly appreciated -- please take the time to fill out our form or send us e-mail. Your e-mail with comments, suggestions, additions, corrections, or other .......s is greatly appreciated. We are updating The Source 2011 - we know some are wrong, but need you to tell us, and of course we welcome new input.

If you notice any glitches, links that either don't work or are not current - or something looks funny, please e-mail us right away.