A practical guide by the Family Caregiver Alliance that emphasizes the importance of caregiver self-care in order to sustainably support others. It covers stress symptoms, goal setting, emotional tools, self-care
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The Taoist Tai Chi Society provides adapted tai chi classes in various locations throughout the Lower Mainland. Please call or email for more information. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
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Technology for Living (TFL) is dedicated to helping people in BC with limited movement, and physical disabilities reduce barriers to participation in their home and community. Programs include: Provincial Respiratory
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Tennis Canada is a non-profit, national sport federation responsible for the growth, promotion and showcasing of tennis in Canada and building a system that helps produce world-class players. It is
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The Tetra Society of North America is dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to achieve an independent and fulfilling life, one assistive device at a time. Call: 604-688-6464 *102 Toll
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Michael Coss wrote The Courage to Come Back book to offer some hope and inspiration to other brain injury survivors and also to their family members and to also let
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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
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Family and friends are important in a survivor’s journey of rehabilitation and recovery. The impact of brain injury can profoundly affect relationships. The intention of this section is to provide
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User Group: - Brain Injury Survivor
- Caregiver
Stroke Recovery Association of BC (doing business as After Stroke British Columbia) provides services and resources that deliver hope and help to stroke survivors, as well as their families, friends
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User Group: - Brain Injury Survivor
- Caregiver
The Tri-Cities Brain Injury Support Group is a self-help peer support group for survivors and families in the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. We meet on the
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User Group: - Brain Injury Survivor
- Caregiver
Theatre Terrific pioneers inclusive opportunities for artists of all abilities to develop performance skills and collaborate in the production of theatrical works. Theatre Terrific challenges audiences to be open to
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Time to Talk Traumatic Brain injury is podcast dedicated to traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors doing their best to live a healthy and productive life post injury. Created by survivors
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Provides equipment which enables people with disabilities to become involved in making music and performing. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH). Note: The address provided is that of their
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Ski and snowboard programs are offered for persons with disability at Grouse, Seymour & Cypress Mountains. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).
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Monthly support group for brain injury survivors. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month (except August). This group operates on a hybrid schedule. The second Wed of the
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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User Group: - Brain Injury Survivor
- Caregiver
Home and community care services provide a range of health care and support services to people who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs. You may need these
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