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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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.  

Brain injury support group that meets twice per month (second and fourth Saturday of the month) at 10:30 am. For Chinese speaking survivors and their families. Please call for more info. Location:  Chinese Christian Mission Centre in the Crystal Mall, Burnaby, BC. Contact: Terries Chow – tel. 604-877-8606. Located in: Fraser Read more [...]

The City of Burnaby offers many activities that suit a wide range of individual interests and lifestyle, including adapted programs for people with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Burnaby Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services believe that all people should have a reasonable opportunity to take part in recreation activities of their choice. They offer a variety of adapted/accessible recreation or leisure-related programs, activities, and events. There are 2 components to their adapted recreation & leisure approach: Recreation Access Read more [...]

The City of New Westminster issues an Active Living Guide that outlines all New Westminster Parks, Culture, and Recreation (NWPCR) programs and services. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Richmond Parks & Recreation endeavours to ensure that programs and services are responsive to the diverse and changing needs within the community, and works to remove or minimize barriers to access. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).