The IORP offers clinics in Victoria and Nanaimo for patients with moderate levels of impairment following a stroke and for patients with limb amputation. Both clinics offer: coordinated care planning by an interdisciplinary team weekly progress/discharge reviews education and learning opportunities access to intensive treatment for 6-8 weeks on an Read more [...]

The IORP offers clinics in Victoria and Nanaimo for patients with moderate levels of impairment following a stroke and for patients with limb amputation. Both clinics offer: coordinated care planning by an interdisciplinary team weekly progress/discharge reviews education and learning opportunities access to intensive treatment for 6-8 weeks on an Read more [...]

The Outpatient Neuro program provides short-term outpatient services for adults who have acquired significant neurological impairments that impact their ability to function. Example diagnoses include: recent stroke, brain injury, brain tumor, aneurysm, Parkinson’s Disease, Gillian Barre Disease. The program provides both single discipline and multidisciplinary rehab services including physiotherapy, occupational Read more [...]

The Outpatient Rehab program provides short-term outpatient services for adults dealing with orthopedic issues, amputation or neurological impairments that impact their ability to function. The program provides both single discipline and multidisciplinary rehab services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy, social work and neuropsychology. A referral is required Read more [...]

This is an outpatient clinic for patients who have problems with spasticity resulting from a stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple sclerosis, Acquired Brain Injury or a Spinal Cord Injury. A doctor’s referral is required in order to access the program. Call 250-727-4221 Located in: Island Health Authority.

This is an outpatient clinic for any patient who has physical problems resulting from stroke. A doctor’s referral is required in order to access the program. A Consultant Physiatrist will see all patients. Call 250-727-4221 Located in: Island Health Authority.

Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service that lets individuals summon help any time of the day or night – even if they can’t speak. All someone have to do is press their Personal Help Button, worn on a wristband or pendant, and a trained Response Centre Associate will ensure Read more [...]

Lifetime Networks understands the importance of relationships. They work together with clients to help them achieve their goals within inclusive, safe, welcoming settings. They build networks of friends, provide continuing education, community engagement support, employment preparation, job search, ‘on the job’ support and more. Located in: Island Health Authority.

NBIS aspires to a world where neurological health is nurtured, and where full and active citizenship is attainable by all. NBIS fosters opportunity and self-determination with those affected by acquired brain injury. Our Intake worker receives new referrals to NBIS and looks after a small client case load. To arrange Read more [...]

Nanaimo Supportive Lifestyles Ltd. works with adults with cognitive disabilities. Services include: individualized 1-1 service daytime group services focused on community involvement, vocational and fitness/nutrition goals adult social group nights fitness program, yoga & mindfulness skills business training If you are interested in any of our services, please contact your Read more [...]

The Neil Squire Society empowers Canadians with disabilities through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs. Some of the Neil Squire Society’s programs are offered through the Victoria Disability Resource Centre. Staff at the Centre use an Independent Living approach to work closely with Read more [...]

This Institute, offering adapted programs and services, believes that physical activity improves overall well-being, emotionally, physically & mentally, and that everyone, of every age & ability, deserves health & well-being. Located in: Island Health Authority.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Rick Hansen Foundation was established as a Canadian charity in 1988 and has since been dedicated to Rick’s life-long goal of creating an inclusive world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential. For three decades, the Foundation has raised awareness, changed attitudes, and removed barriers for Read more [...]

Shift Concussion Management and its Canada-wide network of Health Providers offers accessible, individualized and effective concussion management strategies to individuals of all ages suffering from concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. Shift also serves as a training platform for Health Professionals, offering education on current, evidence-based concussion assessment and rehabilitation Read more [...]

Speech and Hearing BC is a not-for-profit association with more than 1200 member speech-language pathologists and audiologists in British Columbia. They believe in the importance of providing treatment to individuals of all ages who may experience problems with their speech, language, hearing, voice, swallowing, fluency, or social communication. Note: This Read more [...]

The Tall Tree Concussion Program is nestled in the Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre whose three pillars are:  clinical excellence, caring and fun. Tall Tree is a locally owned and operated clinic which means we can respond quickly to individual and community needs.  We have a dedicated concussion team which allows us Read more [...]

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 [...]