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.

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.

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 [...]

This is a wheelchair square dancing group open to any person with a mobility disability over 16 years of age. They also encourage partners of people who use a wheelchair to join in. Call 604-591-2841 or 604-439-0204 Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Whistler Adaptive is committed to introducing individuals with a disability to sport, recreation and therapeutic sport programming. Whistler Adaptive supports sport for life by breaking down the financial, physical and social barriers as well as creating skills that will lead to future employment within sport and beyond. Located in: Vancouver Read more [...]

The following activities are offered at the South Surrey/White Rock Branch: Speech therapy Exercise therapy Group speech/communication therapy Snacks and beverages Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must be capable of participating meaningfully in the program. Stroke survivors must be independent Read more [...]

Offers individualized services that include: in-depth career planning, skills assessment, pre-employment services, job training and placement, provision of necessary employment supports, disability assistance, follow-up workplace support and employment crisis services. Discover job options and services designed to support people with disabilities and build your career here. You can: Pursue post-secondary Read more [...]

WorkSafeBC’s CBIS program is designed for people who have a work-related brain injury. The services help injured workers live, participate, and work in their local community. Contracted providers are available in the home and community settings, and can offer the following services: Assessing baseline function and intervention needs Identifying treatment Read more [...]

With early intervention, and a goal of helping clients return to work, Head Injury Assessment and Treatment Services include the following: Concussion clinic that screens for mild traumatic brain injury less than 12 weeks old Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment Medical examination Psychological services Speech and language pathology services Occupational therapy services Read more [...]

Yale Road Centre has three programs within the Centre, including a short stay unit for clients who are awaiting placement into a residential care home. Yale Road Centre is staffed with health care teams who care for clients’ medical needs, help re-establish daily routines, and develop client discharge plans. They Read more [...]

YMCA TIME™ is an evidence-based exercise group program designed for adults living with stroke,  acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, or other mobility concerns. It is a partnership between with YMCA and Vancouver Coastal Health.  Plans are underway to add another location (YMCA Langara) in early 2018. It runs twice per Read more [...]

Offers gentle yet stimulating sessions directed toward exploring and realizing best possible individual outcomes. The sessions offer opportunities for participants to work toward their potential through guided muscle activity, breath work, and mind-body connection. The sessions are appropriate for, but not exclusive to the following health challenges: arthritis; spinal issues Read more [...]

Yogability™, whose founder is a Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT) and Residential Care Aide, reaches out to specialized populations including Chair Yoga for older adults and people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It provides Adaptive Yoga for people living with a wide range of mobility challenges and those in recovery from Read more [...]

The Young Stroke Survivors (YSS) of BC is a community of individuals who are navigating life after stroke. The YSSBC is a program of SRABC in association with March of Dimes Canada. Although everyone’s experience with stroke is different, together we learn, share and grow by supporting one another along Read more [...]