Unison Yoga provides modifications and variations throughout all classes to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Provides horseback riding opportunities for people with disabilities. Each new rider is required to have a referral from their medical doctor. VTEA’s Consulting Physiotherapist does an initial assessment and creates a unique riding program in conjunction with VTEA Instructors. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

The Valley Yoga Centre offers a therapeutic approach to yoga that assists with recovery from illness or injury. The Centre welcomes students who, due to ongoing illness or injury are unable to attend regular yoga classes. Individual attention and support is provided. Located in: Island Health Authority.

Ski and snowboard programs are offered for persons with disability at Grouse, Seymour & Cypress Mountains. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

Vancouver Brain Injury Association fills a devastating void for Vancouver and North Shore brain injury survivors by investigating the program needs of the Vancouver and North Shore brain injury community and providing those programs that are currently unavailable. VBIA also connects brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers to resources Read more [...]

The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports is a non-profit charitable society focused on providing nationally certified snowsports instruction to the physically or mentally challenged. They are based in Courtenay, British Columbia at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. To become a member click the link on the website to access the Read more [...]

Vancouver Ocean Sports is a not-for-profit society started for the sole purpose of providing an inclusive paddling venue for people with all levels of ability and skill. They are a club for the community offering kayak, SUP and surf ski memberships along with beginner, recreational and competitive paddling courses for Read more [...]

Offers a wide range of adapted programs and facilities for people with disabilities, both social and physical. Adapted equipment available includes: aquatic pool lifts, aquatic wheelchairs, ice sledges, golf express carts. Outdoor Adapted programs include: kayaking, golf clinics, trail rider hike, sailing, dragon boating, and adapted waterskiing. Located in: Vancouver Read more [...]

The following activities are offered: Physical exercises Communication & memory exercises Social interaction and recreation Support from fellow stroke survivors Caregiver support Stroke education Help finding other health and community resources Lunch (bring or buy) & socialization Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Read more [...]

The Victoria Brain Injury Society provides support, education and advocacy to people on Southern Vancouver Island with acquired brain injuries, their families and friends to enable them to move toward emotional, economic and social self-reliance. Call 250-598-9339 or 877-598-9339 Located in: Island Health Authority.

Victoria Wheelchair Sports believes that physical activity is important for all people, and seeks to lessen the barriers that those with physical disabilities face in maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle. They provide a multitude of activities, and will help individuals find the right one based on their goals, level Read more [...]

Sitting volleyball is an adapted sport where the game of volleyball is played on a smaller court with a lower net and all players must sit on the floor. At a community level, players with and without physical impairments can play together in this truly integrative sport. Contact Volleyball BC Read more [...]

Offers holistic treatments such as yoga therapy, physiokey therapy, manual osteopathy, craniosacral therapy and reiki to re-balance and encourage healing, relieve pain & physical symptoms, reduce mental & emotional stress and improve overall health & vitality. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

The West and East Kootenay Brain Injury Association offers support, guidance and education to both the person living with the effects of acquired brain injury and those who care for and about them. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

The West and East Kootenay Brain Injury Association offers support, guidance and education to both the person living with the effects of acquired brain injury and those who care for and about them. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

This is a wheelchair square dancing group open to any person with a mobility disability over 16 years of age. They also encourage partners of people who use a wheelchair to join in. Call 604-591-2841 or 604-439-0204 Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Whistler Adaptive is committed to introducing individuals with a disability to sport, recreation and therapeutic sport programming. Whistler Adaptive supports sport for life by breaking down the financial, physical and social barriers as well as creating skills that will lead to future employment within sport and beyond. Located in: Vancouver Read more [...]

YMCA TIME™ is an evidence-based exercise group program designed for adults living with stroke,  acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, or other mobility concerns. It is a partnership between with YMCA and Vancouver Coastal Health.  Plans are underway to add another location (YMCA Langara) in early 2018. It runs twice per Read more [...]

Offers gentle yet stimulating sessions directed toward exploring and realizing best possible individual outcomes. The sessions offer opportunities for participants to work toward their potential through guided muscle activity, breath work, and mind-body connection. The sessions are appropriate for, but not exclusive to the following health challenges: arthritis; spinal issues Read more [...]

Yogability™, whose founder is a Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT) and Residential Care Aide, reaches out to specialized populations including Chair Yoga for older adults and people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It provides Adaptive Yoga for people living with a wide range of mobility challenges and those in recovery from Read more [...]