Recreation Integration Victoria

Recreation Integration Victoria is a combined service that represents a shared vision. Our vision is for all people with disabilities to have equal opportunities to participate in our community. We are an inter-municipally funded service working in partnership with the Victoria Integration Society and the Disabled Sailing Association of BC, Victoria Branch. RIV is designed to assist people with disabilities, in the Greater Victoria area, pursue active lifestyles. Active living is more than simply living actively. Active Living contributes to our social, mental, and emotional well-being. It also involves cooperation and caring, peace and harmony. Recreation Integration Victoria is funded by the Municipalities of Esquimalt, Oak Bay, the City of Victoria, and the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society. Mission Statement: To facilitate active lifestyles for people with disabilities. We believe that participation in recreation and leisure are essential aspects of human life that improve one’s quality of life. We strive to ensure an equality of access to community parks and recreation facilities, programs, services, and special events, for people with disabilities. Equality of access provides positive experiences, choice, challenges, and empowerment. History The Victoria Integration Society was incorporated as a non-profit society in September 1983, providing recreation services to people with physical, mental, and/or neuro-sensory disabilities. The Society’s continued advocacy for inclusive recreation opportunities has resulted in improved access to programs, facilities and services in this region. Our partnership with Recreation Integration Victoria is an example of our ongoing commitment to participation in inclusive community recreation and leisure participation.