The Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC) has been serving its 2,300+ members for over 70 years. As the voice of its members, they ensure members have access to practice support, professional development and advocacy tools to ensure that British Columbians receive quality care that keeps them moving for life. Note: Read more [...]

The club believes that all members of the community should have the opportunity to participate in all paddle sports at both recreational and competitive levels and that by encouraging participation in ‘Big Boats’, many of the sport skills learned could be tranferred to life skills. The club delivers programs with Read more [...]

Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (P.L.A.N.) is a family-led organization founded to secure the future for people with disabilities. Lifetime Membership with PLAN is an agreement between families to safeguard the wellbeing of a family member with a disability for the lifetime of the individual with a disability. In order to Read more [...]

The PRBIS provides support, education and advocacy for persons living with an acquired brain injury, their family, friends and caregivers through goal specific, unique and innovative programming. The intake process collects enough initial information to determine whether our services are suitable or whether a referral is required. Email us at Read more [...]

Power For All is a charity that serves clients in the Fraser Valley, BC. The vision of Power for All is to provide universal access to adventure based activities to all clients from all walks of life in spite of physical, cognitive, social ability and financial resources. What are the Read more [...]

Adaptive Recreation programs like “Power to Be” support people living with a disability or barrier in experiencing inclusive recreational activities while exploring nature and their natural abilities. They adapt their programs to participants and provide the equipment and support participants may need to experience year-round adventures. Participants range in age Read more [...]

The Prince George Brain Injured Group (PG BIG) is a charitable non-profit organization with the mission of providing education, prevention and community rehabilitation to enhance the lives of persons living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI), and their families, in and around Prince George, BC. The first step Read more [...]

This is a Regional program for clients of Fraser Health Authority and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority with an established neuropsychiatric diagnosis and treatment plan in place. It is located at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Langara site and offers long-term neuropsychiatry stabilization. Alder serves clients between the ages of 18 – 64 Read more [...]

An opportunity for survivors, families, and friends of people with a stroke or brain injury to learn about some of the services and programs available in their communities. Who should attend? Survivors of stroke and brain injury, family members and friends. To register please call: (604) 322-2622 (press 1) Located in: Read more [...]

HFH is one of the largest referral centers for rehabilitation in British Columbia. The facility houses a 65-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit and extensive treatment areas that facilitate more than 15,000 outpatient visits annually. The program offers intensive therapy for older adults to overcome deficits caused by strokes, orthopedic trauma or Read more [...]

Specialized interdisciplinary rehabilitation program for the older adult. Offers treatment programs for clients with neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, and arthritis including fibromyalgia. The highly specialized care team consists of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, speech language pathology, pharmacy, and physiatry. This program serves the Lower Mainland and local community. Read more [...]

We are a multi-disciplinary outpatient program specializing in musculoskeletal and neurological care. Community or facilities referral is required. Our target population is adults 55 years or older, with multiple health issues that are making their rehabilitation more complex, requiring a team approach. Conditions that are treated include: Recent falls or Read more [...]

St. Paul’s Hospital We provide a service to patients seen by Providence orthopedic or plastic surgeons and provide specialty care that is not available through private clinics. We also provide outpatient support for those discharged from inpatient programs. Types of care include musculoskeletal and respiratory rehab. Waitlist Criteria All patients Read more [...]

Speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat speech, language and swallowing disorders which can often result from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, tracheostomy, degenerative and infectious disease (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, dementia or AIDS), or head/neck surgery and cancer. Services at Providence include: Assessing and diagnosing communication Read more [...]

Provides rapid access, assessment, investigations, expert opinion and evaluation by a stroke neurologist for a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Same-day access to Computed Tomography (CT) head scans and angiograms, carotid ultrasound, laboratory testing and cardiac evaluations is provided. Emergent/urgent cases are typically seen within one week. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Read more [...]

Realwheels is a professional theatre company that creates and produces world-class art that deepens the audience’s understanding of the disability experience. They tell stories in which disability itself is not the focus of conflict, but rather forms the landscape upon which universal issues are debated onstage. Realwheels welcomes your interest, Read more [...]

Recreation Integration Victoria aims “To facilitate active lifestyles for people with disabilities.” They believe that participation in recreation and leisure are essential aspects of human life that improve one’s quality of life. They strive to ensure an equality of access to community parks and recreation facilities, programs, services, and special Read more [...]

Recreational Respite has built an entire team of Recreation Therapists on the premise that FUN changes behaviour! The work we do in both areas of 1:1 support (in the home or community setting) and group based recreation programs promote engaging activity in order to support individuals to achieve individual goals and reach desired outcomes that include: social skills, re-integration into family, school, work or community, participation, life skills, independence and identifying sense of role and purpose.

The Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is a consumer centered organization committed to enabling all people with disabilities in making informed choices, creating opportunities, meeting their goals and reaching their full potential. We offer an empowering, friendly environment where we work to provide quality services that lead to inclusion for people with disabilities and greater public awareness.

Richmond Diversity Services works to eliminate barriers and ensure appealing, livable and well-managed recreation and cultural services for all Richmond residents. By working with community groups, they develop opportunities for persons with disabilities, in financial need, or from ethno- cultural groups. They also encourage Richmond residents to become involved in Read more [...]