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Many services are available to help you return to being an active member in your community, such as those that assist with sport & exercise, recreation, social & leisure activities, and returning to work. Every municipality offers unique opportunities for people with disabilities to access community programs and services. For an example, click on The City of Richmond links below. You can search for recreation, social and leisure resources in your city using a similar type of search.

  • Community Brain Injury Program for Children and Youth in BC

    This program provides funding and coordination of short-term, community-based rehab and support services for children and youth with an acquired brain injury. Services include: Acute rehab services Service coordination Toll-free line Transition planning This is a provincially funded program. Only those without third party funding are eligible for these services. Read more [...]

  • Community Recreational Initiatives Society

    The Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS) is a unique and powerful non-profit and charitable organization. Dedicated volunteers utilize adaptive equipment to assist people with disabilities to experience nature and outdoor recreation. Note: The address provided here is that of Kelowna City Hall. This address was used for general mapping purposes only Read more [...]

  • Community Therapists

    Community Therapists provides community based rehabilitation services to individuals and organizations. Our services enable people to function more fully in their communities including home, school and work. Our acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation services are aimed at assisting clients who have experienced a traumatic brain injury or stroke and have Read more [...]

  • Comox Valley Head Injury Society

    CVHIS promotes the health and well-being of members, and reduces incidences of brain injury in the community through prevention-based education. Support services are confidential and use strength-based, harm reduction approaches. The Brain Injury Survivors Peer Support Group provides an opportunity for survivors to meet for socialization in a peer environment. Read more [...]

  • Comox Valley Head Injury Society

    The Comox Valley Head Injury Society (CVHIS) is a non-profit organization providing programs and support services to acquired brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers in the Comox Valley. They offer 1:1 individualized support, family counselling, group programming as well as a lunch program. Located in: Island Health Authority.

  • CONNECT Communities: Lake Country

    CONNECT’s mission is to “Make Lives Better.” They achieve this by providing complex and specialized services for people living with brain injury and stroke in a nurturing and innovative community environment. Through their Life Redesign Model, they empower residents by applying their knowledge and experience to coach, challenge and motivate Read more [...]

  • CONNECT Communities: Langley

    CONNECT’s mission is to “Make Lives Better.” They achieve this by providing complex and specialized services for people living with brain injury and stroke in a nurturing and innovative community environment. Through their Life Redesign Model, they empower residents by applying their knowledge and experience to coach, challenge and motivate Read more [...]

  • ConnecTra

    Helps people with physical disabilities connect with work, leisure and social opportunities throughout Metro Vancouver. Services include: Employment Mentorship Support Project community meetings, workshops and networking resource directory for access, jobs and lifestyle If you have any questions about participating as a client, talk to your local Community Connector. The Read more [...]

  • Curl BC

    Curl BC is dedicated to the promotion and development of curling in BC and to the coordination of curling activities on behalf of the member clubs. Most curling clubs offers adaptive stick curling for those who cannot bend down and wheelchair curling for those in wheelchairs. Wheelchair curling clinics for Read more [...]

  • Disabled Independent Gardeners Association

    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).

  • Disabled Sailing Association (Head Office)

    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).

  • Disabled Sailing Association (Jericho Sailing Centre)

    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).

  • Disabled Sailing Association (Kelowna)

    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: Interior Health Authority.

  • Disabled Sailing Association (Ladysmith)

    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: Island Health Authority.

  • Disabled Sailing Association (Victoria)

    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: Island Health Authority.

  • Eaton Arrowsmith School Vancouver (ABI Wellness Partner)

    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 White Rock (ABI Wellness Partner)

    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 [...]

  • Errington Therapeutic Riding Association

    Therapeutic Riding is widely accepted as a beneficial method of improving the physical and/or mental well-being of riders with a wide range of disabilities. Riding provides an opportunity for invigorating exercise and recreation, and it gives the rider a sense of achievement and self-worth. Located in: Island Health Authority.

  • FAME for Stroke

    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 [...]

  • Fishing License Fee Reduction

    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 [...]

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