The Abilitas Foundation is a charitable foundation, based in Abbotsford. Abilitas’ vision is to create an accessible place for people living with disabilities. With the support of donors, volunteers, and its dedicated board and building committee, they have achieved this goal with the Cold Water Ranch Lodge in Merritt, BC. Read more [...]

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 [...]

The BC Centre for Ability provides community-based services that enhance the quality of life for children, youth and adults with disabilities and their families in ways that facilitate and build competencies and foster inclusion in all aspects of life. You can email us here. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority 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 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 [...]

If you or someone you know is living with a disability in B.C., there are programs and services available that get funding of more than $5 billion each year. They are offered through government, crown agencies and corporations. Victoria: 250-387-6121 Vancouver: 604-660-2421 Elsewhere in BC: 1-800-663-7867 Outside BC: 604-660-2421 Telephone Read more [...]

The Cheshire Homes Society of British Columbia strives to support individuals with acquired brain injuries to achieve their optimal level of independence through innovative services, education and community integration. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

CAN works to support full inclusion within communities through education, promotion, and advocacy. Through its website CAN strives to improve access to information for people with disabilities and those within their support systems. Visit the website for information regarding the membership form and fee. Note: This is a service that Read more [...]

The mission of the DABC is to support people, with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in the community. They champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications. Toll Free: 1-800-663-1278 local: 604-872-1278 Read more [...]

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 [...]

Government of Canada Disability Benefits include disability pensions and children’s benefits, savings plans and a gasoline tax refund program. Visit the website to find contact information for particular services available to individuals living in every BC health authority, including: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Fraser Health Authority, Island Health Authority, Interior Health Read more [...]

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 [...]

The Neil Squire Society empowers Canadians with disabilities through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs. Specializing in education and workplace empowerment, the Society’s programs offer an opportunity for people with disabilities to develop computer skills, build their employment skills and help re-enter or Read more [...]

The Neil Squire Society empowers Canadians with disabilities through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs. Some of the Neil Squire Society’s programs are offered through the Footprints to Technology Centre in Penticton. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

The Neil Squire Society empowers Canadians with disabilities through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs. Some of the Neil Squire Society’s programs are offered through Independent Living Vernon. Call: 250-545-9292 Located in: Interior Health Authority.

The Neil Squire Society empowers Canadians with disabilities through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs. Some of the Neil Squire Society’s programs are offered through the Victoria Disability Resource Centre. Staff at the Centre use an Independent Living approach to work closely with Read more [...]