About Us

The Diverse Village

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Our Mission

They say it takes a village, but what happens when you have to build your own? 

  • Where do you go?
  • How do you begin?
  • What resources are there in your community?
  • Why does it feel so lonely and isolating? 

At Diverse Village, we help you find the answers to these questions so that you have a village to support your family as your child grows and develops in a unique way. We look for practical ways to assist in finding the resources, removing barriers, provide education, information, fund assessments, and most importantly – build community.

Because everyone deserves a village. And in our Diverse Village, everyone belongs.

 

Our Projects

Some of the Projects We've Launched

Parent Support Group

Parent Support Group

 

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Equipment Lending Program

Equipment Lending Program

Family Place has equipment available to loan to families who are in need of sensory supports...

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Lit Kit

Lit Kit

The Neurodiversity Lit Kit  backpack contains a range of materials - books, games, puzzles, toys and equipment - centred around experiencing neurodiversity!

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Family Day

Family Day

On August 25th 2024 we hosted the Summer Family Fun playdate event We were generously donated a bouncy castle pirate ship from the Salty Shindig which the kids LOVED! We had nearly 60 people come to the event. There were stations set up with a Sandbox, Trampoline, Scooter boards, Sensory Table, Quiet tent (with weighted blankets, body socks and fidgets), magnet blocks, ninja line, climbing dome, swings, bubbles, sensory wands and a water bead sensory table where the children could roam and play. It was a wonderful day to connect, make friendships and support each other in the community.

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Our Purpose

The Diverse Village provides support for families facing the challenges of raising neurodivergent children in the Gulf Islands by…

Fostering connections between Neurodiverse Families with Services within the Local Community

Removing barriers to access resources, education, information and specialized equipment

Create opportunities for community engagement and Initiatives for Inclusivity through local businesses and programming.

Bridge gaps created by school district and government organizations 

Advocate for inclusive spaces in the community.

Collect and Distribute charitable donations and grants directly to base level personal and community application

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Meet Our Team

Anna Vineyard Director
Anna is the founder and director of The Diverse Village and the parent of 4 Neuro-Spicy boys.
Nicholas Schroeder Board of Directors
Nicholas is the founder of Meta School, an online platform providing alternative education and tutoring in the world of Minecraft.
Amanda Baker Board of Directors
Amanda is an occupational therapist based on Vancouver Island. She provides direct therapy, outreach clinics, workshops, parent coaching, and consulting.
Julie Sweetnam Board of Directors
Julie is an Early Childhood Educator and Therapeutic Arts Practitioner. She is the founder of the Little Loft Studio, offering Therapeutic Arts and Play Programs for Children.
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