The following activities are offered at the Abbotsford Branch: Community conversation group / cognitive games Community news Adapted exercise Recovery activities/ guest speakers/ special interest topics Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must be capable of participating meaningfully in the program. Read more [...]

The Access 2 Entertainment program seeks to offer more opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in recreational activities with an attendant, without added financial burden. The Access 2 Card, accepted at entertainment venues across Canada, provides persons with a disability a personalized card printed with their name and the Read more [...]

The Vancouver Parks Board offers many adapted and integrated recreational activities for children, youth, adults, and seniors with disabilities. Special equipment includes aquatic lifts, wheelchairs, and beach entries at pools, beach wheelchairs at selected beaches, and ice sleds at rinks. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

Facilitates a drop-in art studio for people with disabilities. All levels welcome. Our membership ranges from seasoned professional artists to hobbyists picking up a brush for the first time. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

The ASK Friendship Society, operating out of Arbutus, Shaughnessy, and Kerrisdale, provides recreational, social, and therapeutic opportunities for seniors with chronic health conditions. The goal of ASK is to help elders in the community remain happy and healthy while living in their own homes for as long as possible. Specialized Read more [...]

The BC Centre for Ability provides community-based services that enhance the quality of life for children, youth and adults with disabilities and their families in ways that facilitate and build competencies and foster inclusion in all aspects of life. You can email us here. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Read more [...]

The British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) is a not for profit organization dedicated to building and sustaining active healthy lifestyles and communities in BC. It offers many social, recreation & leisure activities that support individuals in returning to being active members in their communities. Contact BCRPA for more Read more [...]

Bill’s Place is a group of skilled and committed professionals that provides housing and personalized support to individuals whose lives have been impacted by acquired brain injury, trauma and dual diagnosis. Care is offered within a cluster of seven homes, as well as within their eight suite apartment building, both Read more [...]

Hosted by the Vancouver Brain Injury Association, Brain Gain Fridays events help to stimulate brain activity for victims of brain injuries. Participants engage in neurologically beneficial exercises every week and frequent art therapy, music therapy, games, puzzles, social integration, and fun! Exercise is for health recovery for improved balance, coordination, and neuroplasticity.

BrainTrust Canada offers programs and services focused on prevention, education, and support. The primary goal of the support programs and services is to improve the lives of those who have been affected by brain injury. BrainTrust Canada is also an ABI Wellness Partner, a program that licenses a unique and Read more [...]

BrainTrust Canada offers programs and services focused on prevention, education, and support. The primary goal of the support programs and services is to improve the lives of those who have been affected by brain injury. BrainTrust Canada is also an ABI Wellness Partner, a program that licenses a unique and Read more [...]

The BVBIA provides supports and services to people affected by brain injury and facilitates public education in all aspects of brain injury with an emphasis on strategies for prevention. BVBIA staff are advocates, support workers, good listeners, and community connectors. Staff are not clinicians, counselors or medical professionals and do Read more [...]

The Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion currently serves over 1,000 individuals and their families in Metro Vancouver by providing various training, development, social, recreational, and employment opportunities. With its 4 child care centres and Infant Development Program, they support over 400 children of all abilities and their families. Located in: Read more [...]

The following activities are offered at the Burnaby North Branch: Communication (led by a speech pathologist /professional) Exercise group (led by coordinator or volunteer for one hour) Lunch (bring or buy), socialization and activities Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must Read more [...]

Adapted programming is available for persons with disabilities. Examples of adapted programs are swimming, handcycling, weight training, fitness challenge, and yoga. Some adapted programs are offered specifically for persons with disabilities, and some are offered in integration with non-disabled persons. For those who require assistance when attending a class, people Read more [...]

Individuals and families in financial need (must be Burnaby residents) might be eligible for a credit that can be applied to Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services program fees & admissions (with some exceptions). Qualification guidelines and program details are listed on the website. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

The following activities are offered at the Burnaby South Branch: Communication group (led by SLP from Burnaby Hospital) Exercise group (led by coordinator or volunteer) Lunch (bring or buy), socialization, and activities Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must be capable Read more [...]

The Campbell River Head Injury Support Society has a mixture of programming available, which varies from month to month. They provide support and advocacy to members and their families, but also have regular courses running as well. A fully accessible vegetable and fruit garden serves as a food source, a Read more [...]

The Chilliwack Resource Centre provides information on: free services in the community government agency information community resources and services education office training health information social events Located in: Fraser Health Authority.  

The following activities are offered at the Chilliwack Branch: Community conversation group / cognitive games Adapted exercise / neuro movement Community news Recovery activities/ guest speakers/ special interest topics Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must be capable of participating meaningfully Read more [...]