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).

Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks is a non-profit organization whose focus is to provide opportunities for people with a wide range of disabilities to participate in adaptive snow sports and recreation programs at Sun Peaks Resort. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

All Bodies Dance Project offers classes for anyone interested in movement as a means of creative expression. They focus on dance improvisation as a way for participants to explore and discover their own unique ways of moving and making choices. These sessions are an entry point for anyone new to Read more [...]

Aquatic exercises and rehab should be accessible for all. We develop and implement accessible aquatic exercise opportunities for individuals of all abilities and ages.

Enhances the quality of life for children, youth, and adults with physical & cognitive disabilities, their families and volunteers by providing opportunities to experience the joy, freedom, and health and wellness benefits of adaptive snowsports. Contact BC Adaptive Snowsports for more information about services available to individuals living in BC Read more [...]

Aim to make it possible for people with physical disabilities to access BC’s great outdoors. They operate hiking, kayaking and paddleboard programs. Since 1995, the centerpiece of BCMOS’s programs has been the TrailRider, a specially designed wilderness access vehicle. With one wheel, and “sherpas” back and front, the TrailRider can 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 [...]

The B.C. Therapeutic Riding Association is the provincial organization for groups providing horseback riding as therapy for people with disabilities. They are a registered charitable organization, committed to improving the quality of life for young people and adults who have disabilities. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) is a dynamic organization actively committed to promoting opportunities for participation, recreation, competition, and excellence in the sport of wheelchair basketball in BC. Contact BCWBS for more information about services available to individuals living in BC health authorities, including: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Fraser Read more [...]

Works with partners across the country to provide wheelchair sports opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities. They have a wide scope, providing programs for athletes from the grassroots to the Paralympic level, and develop world-class coaches, officials, classifiers and other sport professionals. Contact BC Wheelchair Sports Association for more information 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.   Located in: Interior Health Authority. Telephone: 250-762-3233  Email: info@nullbraintrustcanada.com 

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 no longer has a physical office in Vernon, but still provides services there. Read more [...]

Bridging the Gap: Getting Physically Active is a program open to all, regardless of age, fitness level, or injury. Getting physically active if you have a disability can be challenging and this program helps people figure out where to start, what wheelchair sports are available, how to get the right 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 [...]

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.