KBIA advocates for and provides specialized programs for survivors of acquired brain injuries, and facilitates education and awareness in the community. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

Kickstart’s mission is to produce and present works by artists with disabilities and to promote artistic excellence among artists with disabilities working in a variety of disciplines. Our objectives are: to encourage and support artists to create and present authentic interpretations of the disability experience; to provide opportunities for the Read more [...]

Support Groups and Meeting Times: Young Strokes 4 Hope (Please call our office before attending) Fridays 10:30am-1:30pm Location: Walnut Grove Community Centre S.O.A.R. – Stroke Optimistic Atmosphere Recovery (Please call our office before attending) Wednesdays 10:30am-1:30pm Location: Walnut Grove Community Centre Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Langley Younger Stroke Survivors provides information and support, and connects individuals with others, helping younger stroke survivors make the most of their recovery. Call for more information. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Lifetime Networks understands the importance of relationships. They work together with clients to help them achieve their goals within inclusive, safe, welcoming settings. They build networks of friends, provide continuing education, community engagement support, employment preparation, job search, ‘on the job’ support and more. Located in: Island Health Authority.

While no two concussions are alike, most concussion and trauma survivors tend to be easily overwhelmed. Learn how to incorporate the mindful concussion approach into your daily life. Develop a wide-range of concrete practices you can call on to cultivate calm clarity in the middle of the concussion storm.

NBIS aspires to a world where neurological health is nurtured, and where full and active citizenship is attainable by all. NBIS fosters opportunity and self-determination with those affected by acquired brain injury. Our Intake worker receives new referrals to NBIS and looks after a small client case load. To arrange Read more [...]

Nanaimo Supportive Lifestyles Ltd. works with adults with cognitive disabilities. Services include: individualized 1-1 service daytime group services focused on community involvement, vocational and fitness/nutrition goals adult social group nights fitness program, yoga & mindfulness skills business training If you are interested in any of our services, please contact your Read more [...]

New Westminster Parks, Culture, and Recreation partners with Fraserside Community Services in the delivery of a Subsidy Program that provides low-income New Westminster residents with a 50% discount on most programs. The Parks and Recreation Administration Office offers two admission based discounts to New Westminster residents: a reduced single user Read more [...]

Nina Bloomfield is a registered Physiotherapist and a registered Yoga Teacher who provides an adapted yoga and therapeutic exercise class for people with mobility challenges. Nina adapts lessons for persons with a chronic condition or disease including MS, Parkinson’s, stroke, head injury, or chronic lung disease. Participants must be able Read more [...]

The Northern Brain Injury Association (NBIA) provides brain injury prevention, education, awareness and support to the rural and remote communities of the northern third of BC. They connect survivors to services close to home, and work with communities to reduce the incidence of acquired brain injury through workshops, school presentations, Read more [...]

Open Door Group is a not-for-profit organization that operates on the fundamental belief that all individuals have the ability to succeed. They provide employment and leisure programs and focus on building strong partnerships within BC communities. The address provided is that of the head office. Open Door Group has locations Read more [...]

The PRBIS provides support, education and advocacy for persons living with an acquired brain injury, their family, friends and caregivers through goal specific, unique and innovative programming. The intake process collects enough initial information to determine whether our services are suitable or whether a referral is required. Email us at Read more [...]

Power For All is a charity that serves clients in the Fraser Valley, BC. The vision of Power for All is to provide universal access to adventure based activities to all clients from all walks of life in spite of physical, cognitive, social ability and financial resources. What are the Read more [...]

Adaptive Recreation programs like “Power to Be” support people living with a disability or barrier in experiencing inclusive recreational activities while exploring nature and their natural abilities. They adapt their programs to participants and provide the equipment and support participants may need to experience year-round adventures. Participants range in age Read more [...]

The Prince George Brain Injured Group (PG BIG) is a charitable non-profit organization with the mission of providing education, prevention and community rehabilitation to enhance the lives of persons living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI), and their families, in and around Prince George, BC. The first step Read more [...]

Recreation Integration Victoria aims “To facilitate active lifestyles for people with disabilities.” They believe that participation in recreation and leisure are essential aspects of human life that improve one’s quality of life. They strive to ensure an equality of access to community parks and recreation facilities, programs, services, and special Read more [...]

Recreational Respite has built an entire team of Recreation Therapists on the premise that FUN changes behaviour! The work we do in both areas of 1:1 support (in the home or community setting) and group based recreation programs promote engaging activity in order to support individuals to achieve individual goals and reach desired outcomes that include: social skills, re-integration into family, school, work or community, participation, life skills, independence and identifying sense of role and purpose.

Richmond Diversity Services works to eliminate barriers and ensure appealing, livable and well-managed recreation and cultural services for all Richmond residents. By working with community groups, they develop opportunities for persons with disabilities, in financial need, or from ethno- cultural groups. They also encourage Richmond residents to become involved in Read more [...]

The Recreation Access Card is for residents of Richmond who live with a permanent disability that seriously impairs their daily living. Those who qualify are entitled to a 50% discount to most drop-in leisure activities in the City of Richmond. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).