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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.

  • Delta Stroke Recovery Branch

    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 [...]

  • Disabled Independent Gardeners Association

    The Disabled Independent Gardeners Association offer adaptations for various types of gardens and gardening equipment. Workshops are also available. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

  • Disabled Sailing Association (Head Office)

    The Disabled Sailing Association offers supported sailing instruction in adapted sailboats during summer months. There is a nominal membership fee to join DSA when you book your first sail, and a small additional fee for each sailing session or lesson. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

  • Disabled Sailing Association (Jericho Sailing Centre)

    The Disabled Sailing Association offers supported sailing instruction in adapted sailboats during summer months. There is a nominal membership fee to join DSA when you book your first sail, and a small additional fee for each sailing session or lesson. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

  • Disabled Sailing Association (Kelowna)

    The Disabled Sailing Association offers supported sailing instruction in adapted sailboats during summer months. There is a nominal membership fee to join DSA when you book your first sail, and a small additional fee for each sailing session or lesson. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

  • Disabled Sailing Association (Ladysmith)

    The Disabled Sailing Association offers supported sailing instruction in adapted sailboats during summer months. There is a nominal membership fee to join DSA when you book your first sail, and a small additional fee for each sailing session or lesson. Located in: Island Health Authority.

  • Disabled Sailing Association (Victoria)

    The Disabled Sailing Association offers supported sailing instruction in adapted sailboats during summer months. There is a nominal membership fee to join DSA when you book your first sail, and a small additional fee for each sailing session or lesson. Located in: Island Health Authority.

  • Eaton Arrowsmith School Vancouver (ABI Wellness Partner)

    Eaton Arrowsmith School is an ABI Wellness Partner, a program that licenses a unique and interdisciplinary four-pillar program that focuses on changing the brain to improve higher order cognitive and related behavioural functions during the post-acute phase of recovery. There are two EA Locations in the Lower Mainland: Vancouver (Vancouver Read more [...]

  • Eaton Arrowsmith School White Rock (ABI Wellness Partner)

    Eaton Arrowsmith School is an ABI Wellness Partner, a program that licenses a unique and interdisciplinary four-pillar program that focuses on changing the brain to improve higher order cognitive and related behavioural functions during the post-acute phase of recovery. There are two EA Locations in the Lower Mainland: Vancouver (Vancouver Read more [...]

  • Errington Therapeutic Riding Association

    Therapeutic Riding is widely accepted as a beneficial method of improving the physical and/or mental well-being of riders with a wide range of disabilities. Riding provides an opportunity for invigorating exercise and recreation, and it gives the rider a sense of achievement and self-worth. Located in: Island Health Authority.

  • FAME for Stroke

    Designed specifically and proven to improve fitness, mobility and strength for people after stroke living in the community. The small group class includes functional strengthening exercises, agility, fitness exercises and balance exercises.  Suitable for people-at any time after stroke – who can stand for 5 minutes, walk 10 meters (even Read more [...]

  • Fishing License Fee Reduction

    A disabled BC resident who has an approved Application for an Angling Fee Reduction can buy an annual freshwater fishing license for $1.00. There is no reduced fee for Conservation Surcharges and Classified Waters Licenses. Toll-Free: 1-866-387-9771 TTY: 1-800-661-8773 Note: This service is typically accessed online or by phone.  The address Read more [...]

  • Fraser Health Aphasia Group

    Runs most Mondays afternoons September through June. Speech therapist will assign you to one of 2 groups. Sponsored by Fraser Health and run through Columbia Speech Services. Takes place at the Guildford Library. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

  • Fraser Health Concussion Clinic

    The Fraser Health Concussion Clinic provides early intervention and follow-up services to people who have experienced a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, helping to manage symptoms and speed recovery. It also provides information about recovery, guidance in returning to daily activities and work, assessment of rehabilitation needs, help arranging community services Read more [...]

  • Fraser Valley Aquatic Rehabilitation

    This program believes that anyone can improve their health and well being with a regular program of stretching and exercise while releasing tight muscle tissue in a 94 degree, private pool. With a minor, or even major injury, genetic or neurological disorder, there will always be a benefit from participating Read more [...]

  • Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association

    The FVBIA acts as an advocate for people of all ages with acquired brain injury and their families and to encourage, promote and support the development of appropriate services, opportunities, rehab & training for all survivors of brain injury throughout the Fraser Valley. Case Managers help assess and address gaps Read more [...]

  • GF Strong In-patient Services – Adolescent and Young Adult Program

    The Adolescent and Young Adult Program provides adolescents, age 12 to 19 with acquired or congenital disabilities living in British Columbia and the Yukon an opportunity to address their rehabilitation needs and the transition tasks of adolescences.

  • GF Strong Specialized Services – School Program

    The G. F. Strong School Program is a Provincial Resource Program that seeks to meet the educational needs of students with neurological impairments sustained through injury or illness.  The G. F. Strong School Program is funded by the Ministry of Education and administered by the Vancouver School Board.  The School Program is a long standing partnership between the Vancouver School Board and G. F. Strong Rehab Centre (Vancouver Coastal Health Authority).

  • Go Volunteer

    GoVolunteer.ca is the go-to engagement platform that connects volunteers with not-for-profits and charities across BC and Alberta. Built in 2003, it is an easy-to-use online tool that connects not-for-profits and charities with passionate community members looking to share their time and talents to support causes they care about. Services are Read more [...]

  • HealthTech Connex

    At HealthTech Connex, we connect science and R&D to product breakthroughs, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and SaMD (Software as a Medical Device). Our team of recognized health, science and business leaders have extensive experience in leveraging healthcare advances, fulled by the agile partnerships afforded through our location on BC’s Health and Read more [...]

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