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 [...]
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Power to Be
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 [...]
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Prince George Brain Injured Group Society (PG BIG)
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 [...]
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Providence Health Care – Holy Family Hospital Rehabilitation Program
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 [...]
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Providence Health Care – Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation and Education Program (Holy Family Hospital)
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 [...]
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Providence Health Care – Occupational Therapy Services (Holy Family Hospital)
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 [...]
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Providence Health Care – Occupational Therapy Services (St. Paul’s Hospital)
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 [...]
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Providence Health Care – Speech Language Pathology
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 [...]
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Realwheels
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 [...]
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Recreation Integration Victoria
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 [...]
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Recreational Respite
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.
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Richmond Centre for Disability
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.
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Richmond Diversity Services
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 [...]
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Richmond Recreation Access Card
The Recreation Access Card is for residents of Richmond who live with a permanent disability that seriously impairs their daily living. Those who qualify are entitled to a 50% discount to most drop-in leisure activities in the City of Richmond. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).
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Richmond Therapeutic Riding Society
The Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society (RTES) provides the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding to people with various physical, mental and emotional disorders. While participation in some activities may be denied to people with disabilities, horseback riding can be adapted appropriately in most cases. Reported benefits include improved balance and co-ordination, Read more [...]
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Rise
RISE is an injury and trauma wellness centre in Nelson, BC. They serve people with injuries or who are experiencing chronic pain. Services include: Pain Clinic, prolotherapy, Addictions Clinic, kinesiology, exercise therapy and yoga therapy. Located in: Interior Health Authority.
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Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre
Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre offers a varied and exciting range of activities for the community, whatever one’s age or capability. There are many art and recreation classes that can be adapted for people with limited mobility, as well as events, shows, performances, and workshops that many people can Read more [...]
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Sea to Sky Aphasia Camp
The Sea to Sky Aphasia Camp is based on a community-university partnership that brings together people with aphasia, their family members, and students from a wide variety of health professions. The weekend-long camp offers an opportunity for all participants to connect with and learn from one another while enjoying organized Read more [...]
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Sea to Sky Sports Physio (ABI Wellness Partner)
Sea to Sky Sports Physio is an ABI Wellness Partner, a program that licenses a unique and interdisciplinary four-pillar program that focuses on changing the brain to improve higher order cognitive and related behavioural functions during the post-acute phase of recovery. Cognitive enhancement program starting Fall 2019 at Sea to Read more [...]
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Sea-Isle Rehabilitation Services
On May 1, 2020, March of Dimes Canada took over leadership of Sea-Isle Rehabilitation Services in Victoria, B.C. Sea-Isle has been providing day programs for people living with acquired brain injury for 30 years, and MODC is proud to continue this vital work.Our long history of supporting Canadians living with Read more [...]