The following activities are offered at the Abbotsford Branch: Community conversation group / cognitive games Community news Adapted exercise Recovery activities/ guest speakers/ special interest topics Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must be capable of participating meaningfully in the program. Read more [...]

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 [...]

Fraser Health’s Acquired Brain Injury Program can provide rehabilitation as well as residential and community support services for people who have a brain injury from trauma, stroke, brain tumour, aneurysm or other causes resulting in physical, cognitive and emotional changes. Acquired brain injury does not include Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Read more [...]

Facilitates a drop-in art studio for people with disabilities. All levels welcome. Our membership ranges from seasoned professional artists to hobbyists picking up a brush for the first time. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Back in Motion Physiotherapy and Active Rehab offers an extensive Concussion Clinic to help those struggling with a head injury resulting in a concussion. Individual assessments center around managing specific symptoms and providing timely interventions ultimately to help guide individuals effectively and safely through the return to sport/play/work/school protocols. Our Read more [...]

Back in Motion Physiotherapy and Active Rehab offers an extensive Concussion Clinic to help those struggling with a head injury resulting in a concussion. Individual assessments center around managing specific symptoms and providing timely interventions ultimately to help guide individuals effectively and safely through the return to sport/play/work/school protocols. Our Read more [...]

Back in Motion Physiotherapy and Active Rehab offers an extensive Concussion Clinic to help those struggling with a head injury resulting in a concussion. Individual assessments center around managing specific symptoms and providing timely interventions ultimately to help guide individuals effectively and safely through the return to sport/play/work/school protocols. Our Read more [...]

Back in Motion Rehab is a pre-employment program for people with neurological disabilities. They help assist individuals with challenges around concentraion, scheduling and remembering appointments, avoiding distractions, using a new walking device such as a cane or managing nausea or dizziness due to a stroke or injury. Services are free Read more [...]

The BC Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists is a not-for-profit association with more than 1200 member speech-language pathologists and audiologists in British Columbia. They believe in the importance of providing treatment to individuals of all ages who may experience problems with their speech, language, hearing, voice, swallowing, fluency, or Read more [...]

An annual pass for public transit systems is available through this bus pass program. Applicants must apply yearly. It is available to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are already registered on Persons with Disabilities (PWD) with MHSD – check website or contact number for specific eligibility criteria. The bus Read more [...]

The Abbotsford Centre is one of six full service cancer centres of the BC Cancer Agency, which sets direction and leadership for a broad range of cancer care services. While they base their approach on the BC Cancer Agency’s provincial guidelines and mandate, they retain an exclusive culture specific to Read more [...]

The BC Cancer Agency’s Fraser Valley Centre provides oncology consultations, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for people who live in the Fraser Valley. They provide a broad range of services including prevention, treatment, screening, genetic counselling and supportive care. Toll-Free: 1-800-523-​2885 Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

BC Rehab’s mission is to assist individuals whose lives are affected by a physical disability. They assist British Columbians living with a broad range of disabilities as the result of a disease or trauma. BC Rehab disburses funding and provides support to individuals, organizations and programs throughout the Province. Contact Read more [...]

BCTRA is a governing body that represents Recreation Therapists and Practitioners and their practice within the province of British Columbia. Therapeutic Recreation intervention is provided by trained professionals in clinical and/or community settings. Therapeutic Recreation is a process that utilizes functional interventions, leisure education and recreation participation to enable persons 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.

BC 211 is the single point of entry phone line for information about programs available through several different provincial ministries. It is a confidential, multilingual telephone and texting service available in Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Squamish-Lillooet and Sunshine Coast Regional Districts and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a Read more [...]

Brain Resource, Advocacy & Information Network (B.R.A.I.N.©) is a support network based out of New Westminster BC that strives to meet the needs of survivors of brain injury, family members, friends and caregivers. They provide resource materials, advocacy for those in need of a voice, information reflecting the vast needs Read more [...]

Since 1938, the BC Psychological Association (BCPA) has represented psychologists in British Columbia. It is a voluntary body and is committed to advancing psychology and the psychological well-being of all British Columbians. BCPA seeks to maintain relationships with government with the goal of expanding the role of Registered Psychologists in 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 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 [...]