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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.

  • Vocational Rehabilitation Services – GF Strong

    Vocational rehab services located at G.F. Strong Rehab Centre offer vocational counselling support and assessment to improve clients’ employment potential by developing a return to work plan, determining work accommodations, and exploring suitable job options. Medical diagnoses include: spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury including stroke and traumatic brain injury, Read more [...]

  • Volleyball BC

    Sitting volleyball is an adapted sport where the game of volleyball is played on a smaller court with a lower net and all players must sit on the floor. At a community level, players with and without physical impairments can play together in this truly integrative sport. Contact Volleyball BC Read more [...]

  • Watson Centre Society for Brain Health (ABI Wellness Partner)

    At Watson Centre Society for Brain Health (WCSBH), our mission is to improve the lives of people who have suffered a brain injury or concussion(s). Our team of specialists works with clients to develop customized programs that stimulate the brain’s capacity to grow and change. WCSBH is a non-profit organization Read more [...]

  • Wellness in Motion

    Offers holistic treatments such as yoga therapy, physiokey therapy, manual osteopathy, craniosacral therapy and reiki to re-balance and encourage healing, relieve pain & physical symptoms, reduce mental & emotional stress and improve overall health & vitality. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

  • West and East Kootenay Brain Injury Association (Castlegar Office)

    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.

  • West and East Kootenay Brain Injury Association (Cranbrook Office)

    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.

  • Wheeling Eights Square Dance Club

    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 Sports Program

    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 [...]

  • White Rock/ South Surrey Stroke Recovery Branch

    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 [...]

  • WorkBC Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities

    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 – Community Brain Injury Services

    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 [...]

  • WorkSafeBC – Head Injury Treatment and Assessment Services

    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 [...]

  • YMCA TIME™

    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 [...]

  • Yoga Weyr

    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

    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 [...]

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