Support the Centre by becoming a RCD member. Becoming a member is easy and is vital in helping us continue to broaden our services.
Click here to download a Membership Form.
The RCD membership is open to any individual with disabilities, their families, friends and community members who are interested in the promotion of self-determination; any organizations of/for persons with disabilities; any person who provides assistance or services to people with disabilities; or volunteers who contribute their services to the organization.
A. Full Voting Member – entitle the individual to voting privilege at the RCD Annual General Meeting, and become eligible to run for and serve on the RCD Board of Directors.
B. Participating Member – individual membership to all persons with disabilities to access the services and participate in activities at the RCD.
C. Associate Member – individual membership to all person with disabilities, their families and friends, as well as community members who are interested in self-determination, particularly who are passionate and supportive of the goals and mission of the RCD.
D. Organization Member – open to any business, professional, government, institutional or community-based entity that is interested in and supportive of the purpose of the RCD.
E. Honourary Member – any member of society as special recognition for outstanding services rendered to the disability community at large.
All members will receive a “Member Initiation Package” detailing the services and activities of the organization, as well as history and information about the RCD. All members are welcome to become involved with the RCD community, and participate in the Committee level and strategic meetings, which will make recommendation to the RCD Board of Directors regarding directives and governance of the organization. Members also have free access to the RCD Resource Library, and Information and Networking Services. In addition, there is the option to receive the RCD newsletters and announcements of functions and activities.
A. Full Voting Member – $20 membership fee, renewable on an annual basis, subsidy available on request
B. Participating Member – $5 one-time membership fee, subsidy available on request
C. Associate Member – $5 one-time membership fee, subsidy available on request
D. Organization Member – $20 membership fee, renewable on an annual basis
E. Honourary Member – free membership, by invitation from the RCD Board only
By being a RCD member, you can bring to us and the community at large, the following benefits:
1. Contribute your knowledge, experience and insight to the shaping and evolution of the RCD and to the fulfillment of our mandate.
2. Provide the RCD with the coveted broadness of representation of the disability community, both quantitatively and qualitatively.
3. Being a source of information on matters related to and act as a voice for people with disabilities.
4. Contribute, from the perspective of a person with disabilities, your ideas and opinions on economic, political, social and cultural aspects of the community.
5. Suggest, facilitate or support RCD projects, services and activities that may be required to achieve the charitable purposes of the organization.
6. Demonstrate your general support for the existence and work of the RCD and be an active member to lead or ride along the exciting journey by accessing our services, attending functions, participating in committee, or simply showing your moral and financial support.
Click here to download a Membership Form.