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).

Communitas approaches every person they support with a spirit of caring and inclusion. Services include: residential options, community support options, employment training programs and respite options. Drop-in Centres provide social, community and recreation opportunities in a safe, supportive environment for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Communitas is part of Read more [...]

Communitas approaches every person they support with a spirit of caring and inclusion. Services include: residential options, community support options, employment training programs and respite options. Drop-in Centres provide social, community and recreation opportunities in a safe, supportive environment for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Located in: Island Health Read more [...]

Communitas approaches every person they support with a spirit of caring and inclusion. Services include: residential options, community support options, employment training programs and respite options. Drop-in Centres provide social, community and recreation opportunities in a safe, supportive environment for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Located in: Interior Health Read more [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

The following activities are offered at the Comox Branch: Brain stimulating activity (e.g., jigsaw puzzles) Physical activity or game (e.g., exercise, games, bocce ball, Tai Chi) Snack and socializing Finish with a speaker, roundtable or topic of interest At times the Coordinator organizes a speaker, entertainment or music therapy programming Read more [...]

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’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 [...]

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 [...]

The following activities are offered at the Coquitlam Branch: Speech therapy Coffee & chatting Exercises or indoor bocce or ‘Encourage One Another” discussion group Lunch (bring or buy) Announcements Group activities (e.g., music, presenters, games) Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors Read more [...]

The following activities are offered at the Cowichan Valley Branch: Social networking Education or exercises on rotating topics such as: understanding the effects of a stroke building tools for living after stroke brain fitness (cognitive exercises for the right side, left side and whole brain) health promotion (i.e., nutrition, exercises, Read more [...]

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 [...]

The following activities are offered at the Delta Branch: Communication group (led by SLP) Brainteaser session/crosswords or guest speaker Caregiver group Fitness program (led by certified Personal Trainer) Cool down Lunch (bring or buy) Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must Read more [...]