The OPPS is a financial assistance program designed to assist persons with disabilities to complete training that leads to employment. Applicants to the OPPS Fund must have no other financial means of support to access further training. This is a program of the BC Centre for Ability. To access the Read more [...]
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Powell River Brain Injury Society
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 [...]
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Semiahmoo House Society’s Acquired Brain Injury Program
Semiahmoo’s ABI program provides a natural home environment where supported individuals have access to assistance and guidance whenever possible that builds self confidence and promotes personal growth. They make efforts to ensure all interactions are person-centered and dedicated to encouraging personal choice and direction. A referral from Fraser Health is Read more [...]
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Semiahmoo House Society’s Drop-in Program
Semiahmoo House offers a day program for Fraser Health clients 3 days a week and a drop in program 1 day per week. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.
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South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society
SOSBIS serves individuals with diagnosed or suspected Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) in order to maximize their quality of life. Objectives include: Promoting knowledge and understanding of the needs of persons with ABI Providing prevention education to individuals, families, caregivers and the community at large Providing assistance through facilities, programs and Read more [...]
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Sunshine Coast Acquired Brain Injury Self-Management Support Group (Sechelt)
If you or a family member have suffered a brain injury and live on the Sunshine Coast (from Langdale to Egmont), please contact Susan (phone or email) for local information and resources. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).
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Tax Aid DABC
Tax AID DABC is a free, confidential provincial program that assists people with the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation or Persons with Persistent and Multiple Barriers (PPMB) designation with basic income tax filings and information/referrals on tax related matters. Their main focus is on helping chronic late tax filers to Read more [...]
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The Disability Foundation
The Disability Foundation and its affiliated organizations were founded by Sam Sullivan after he became teraplegic as a result of a skiing accident at the age of 19. The Foundation provides opportunities for people with disabilities. It promotes the capabilities and talents of people with physical challenges, once barriers in Read more [...]
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Vancouver Brain Injury Association
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 [...]
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Victoria Brain Injury Society
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.
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Victoria Disability Resource Centre
The Victoria Disability Resource Centre promotes the full participation of people with disabilities in the economic, political, cultural, and social life of Canadian society. They offer support in five key areas: Research & Community Development Disabled Parking Permits Information & Referral Peer Support Access to Employment Services Located in: Island Read more [...]
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West and East Kootenay Brain Injury Association (Castlegar Office)
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.
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West and East Kootenay Brain Injury Association (Cranbrook Office)
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.