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 [...]

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).

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

SFU’s Philosopher’s Café is a series of informal public discussions in the heart of our communities (usually in community centres and libraries) that engages the interests of scholars, seniors, students, philosophers, and non-philosophers through stimulating dialogue and the passionate exchange of ideas. Philosopher’s Cafés are held regularly from September to 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 [...]

Sirota’s Alchymy offers a Martial Arts Program specifically created for People with Mobility Disabilities. Individuals with MS, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and other mobility disorders have been empowered through the program. Students learn self defense techniques and martial arts skills that are adapted to their physical challenges. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Read more [...]

Sirota’s Alchymy offers a Martial Arts Program specifically created for People with Mobility Disabilities. Individuals with MS, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and other mobility disorders have been empowered through the program. Students learn self defense techniques and martial arts skills that are adapted to their physical challenges. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Read more [...]

This Centre offers over 40 low-cost or free educational, recreational, social, and health-related wellness programs and services, as well as over 50 special events and outings each year. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

People with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities are discovering the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding. Whether it’s a five-year old with cerebral palsy or a 45-year old recovering from a spinal cord injury, horseback riding provides challenges as well as amazing rewards. For someone with a disability it can be 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 [...]

SportAbility is a multi-sport society that ensures and facilitates opportunities in physical activity and sport. They enable all British Columbians who have a physical disability to enhance their quality of life by being active in their community and beyond. Contact SportAbility BC for more information about services available to individuals Read more [...]

The Stan Strong Therapeutic Pool offers aquatic programs for adults and children with disabilities from the community. Various programs, including learn to swim, exercise and recreational swim are offered in the wheelchair accessible warm pool (90-93 degrees). A physician referral is required. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

Stand up comedy performed by mental health consumers & people with brain injuries. In the “Stand Up For Mental Health” course, mental health consumers turn their problems into stand up comedy, then perform their acts at conferences, treatment centers, psych wards, for various mental health organizations, corporations, government agencies, on Read more [...]

Recommended by Doctors and Physiotherapists, this balance and mobility program for older adults will help improve functional mobility, increase lower body strength, improve balance and reduce fall risk. Registered SteadyFeet® Instructors teach techniques to have individuals feeling stronger and more confident about walking and participating in their favourite activities. Registered Read more [...]

Recommended by Doctors and Physiotherapists, this balance and mobility program for older adults will help improve functional mobility, increase lower body strength, improve balance and reduce fall risk. Registered SteadyFeet® Instructors teach techniques to have individuals feeling stronger and more confident about walking and participating in their favourite activities. Registered Read more [...]

Recommended by Doctors and Physiotherapists, this balance and mobility program for older adults will help improve functional mobility, increase lower body strength, improve balance and reduce fall risk. Registered SteadyFeet® Instructors teach techniques to have individuals feeling stronger and more confident about walking and participating in their favourite activities. Registered Read more [...]

Recommended by Doctors and Physiotherapists, this balance and mobility program for older adults will help improve functional mobility, increase lower body strength, improve balance and reduce fall risk. Registered SteadyFeet® Instructors teach techniques to have individuals feeling stronger and more confident about walking and participating in their favourite activities. Registered Read more [...]