The mission of the DABC is to support people, with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in the community. They champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications. Toll Free: 1-800-663-1278 local: 604-872-1278 Read more [...]

The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. Being eligible for the DTC can open the door to other federal, provincial, or territorial programs such as the registered Read more [...]

The Disabled Independent Gardeners Association offer adaptations for various types of gardens and gardening equipment. Workshops are also available. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

The Disabled Sailing Association offers supported sailing instruction in adapted sailboats during summer months. There is a nominal membership fee to join DSA when you book your first sail, and a small additional fee for each sailing session or lesson. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

The Disabled Sailing Association offers supported sailing instruction in adapted sailboats during summer months. There is a nominal membership fee to join DSA when you book your first sail, and a small additional fee for each sailing session or lesson. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

Eaton Arrowsmith School 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. There are two EA Locations in the Lower Mainland: Vancouver (Vancouver Read more [...]

Eaton Arrowsmith School 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. There are two EA Locations in the Lower Mainland: Vancouver (Vancouver Read more [...]

Encephalitis Global is a non-profit organization formed in 2005 as an alliance connecting encephalitis survivors and caregivers around the world. Encephalitis Global strives to raise awareness, aiming to promote swift diagnosis, to alleviate unnecessary suffering and to prevent untimely death. They host an annual conference to raise awareness and bring Read more [...]

Designed specifically and proven to improve fitness, mobility and strength for people after stroke living in the community. The small group class includes functional strengthening exercises, agility, fitness exercises and balance exercises.  Suitable for people-at any time after stroke – who can stand for 5 minutes, walk 10 meters (even Read more [...]

Offers many practical suggestions, resources and supports. A series of family caregiving videos is also available for viewing. Toll-Free: 1-877-520-3267 Located in: Island Health Authority. Services are available to individuals living in every BC health authority, including: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Fraser Health Authority, Island Health Authority, Interior Health Authority Read more [...]

Social workers are educated, experienced, accountable professionals who help people find constructive solutions to physical, social and emotional problems. Social workers assist individuals, families and communities to resolve problems that affect their day-to-day lives. People consult social workers when they are going through a difficult period in their personal, family Read more [...]

A disabled BC resident who has an approved Application for an Angling Fee Reduction can buy an annual freshwater fishing license for $1.00. There is no reduced fee for Conservation Surcharges and Classified Waters Licenses. Toll-Free: 1-866-387-9771 TTY: 1-800-661-8773 Note: This service is typically accessed online or by phone.  The address Read more [...]

The Adolescent and Young Adult Program provides adolescents, age 12 to 19 with acquired or congenital disabilities living in British Columbia and the Yukon an opportunity to address their rehabilitation needs and the transition tasks of adolescences.

The G. F. Strong School Program is a Provincial Resource Program that seeks to meet the educational needs of students with neurological impairments sustained through injury or illness.  The G. F. Strong School Program is funded by the Ministry of Education and administered by the Vancouver School Board.  The School Program is a long standing partnership between the Vancouver School Board and G. F. Strong Rehab Centre (Vancouver Coastal Health Authority).

GoVolunteer.ca is the go-to engagement platform that connects volunteers with not-for-profits and charities across BC and Alberta. Built in 2003, it is an easy-to-use online tool that connects not-for-profits and charities with passionate community members looking to share their time and talents to support causes they care about. Services are Read more [...]

Government of Canada Disability Benefits include disability pensions and children’s benefits, savings plans and a gasoline tax refund program. Visit the website to find contact information for particular services available to individuals living in every BC health authority, including: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Fraser Health Authority, Island Health Authority, Interior Health Read more [...]

HealthLinkBC is a health system navigation service that is accessible via telephone or the Internet. It assists the public and health care professionals in finding and accessing appropriate health resources in or close to their home communities. You can learn about health topics and medications, check your symptoms, find resources Read more [...]

For persons with lived stroke experience and their caregivers, the Heart & Stroke offers Live Well after Stroke, a FREE community- based program. This program encourages participants to actively engage in their own health to prevent another stroke. Live Well after Stroke is 7 sessions in length, 2 hours 1 Read more [...]

Aquatic rehabilitation is offered for people who have had a cerebrovascular accient, stroke or brain injury, those with M.S. or requiring adaptive fitness. Expected results from the pool exercises include: improved circulation; strength and flexibility; and, confidence in movement. Participants requiring assistance need to bring a volunteer, who may enter Read more [...]

Kickstart’s mission is to produce and present works by artists with disabilities and to promote artistic excellence among artists with disabilities working in a variety of disciplines. Our objectives are: to encourage and support artists to create and present authentic interpretations of the disability experience; to provide opportunities for the Read more [...]