SportAbility is a multi-sport society that ensures and facilitates opportunities in physical activity and sport. They enable all British Columbians who have a physical disability to enhance their quality of life by being active in their community and beyond. Contact SportAbility BC for more information about services available to individuals Read more [...]

After Stroke, a program of March of Dimes Canada is a national service offering support, education and community programs for stroke survivors, their caregivers and families. In British Columbia, the Stroke Recovery Association of British Columbia (SRABC) is an affiliate of After Stroke. After Stroke connects stroke survivors with a Read more [...]

Tennis Canada is a non-profit, national sport federation responsible for the growth, promotion and showcasing of tennis in Canada and building a system that helps produce world-class players. It is one of the largest and oldest national sport associations in the country. It is the governing body for wheelchair tennis Read more [...]

The North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association (N.O.T.R.A.) exists to provide the experience of horseback riding to people with various conditions, mental and physical, which can be treated by having contact with a horse. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

The following activities are offered at the Trail Branch: Arrival/check-in/coffee Guest speakers/discussion topics Memory session/cognitive communication Combined communication and movement activities Lunch (bring or buy) Rehab yoga (provided by a licensed yoga therapist) Announcements/reminders Aside from guest speakers or entertainment, an SLP provides all the other programming. Branch programs are Read more [...]

Offers holistic treatments such as yoga therapy, physiokey therapy, manual osteopathy, craniosacral therapy and reiki to re-balance and encourage healing, relieve pain & physical symptoms, reduce mental & emotional stress and improve overall health & vitality. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

The West and East Kootenay Brain Injury Association offers support, guidance and education to both the person living with the effects of acquired brain injury and those who care for and about them. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

The West and East Kootenay Brain Injury Association offers support, guidance and education to both the person living with the effects of acquired brain injury and those who care for and about them. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

Offers individualized services that include: in-depth career planning, skills assessment, pre-employment services, job training and placement, provision of necessary employment supports, disability assistance, follow-up workplace support and employment crisis services. Discover job options and services designed to support people with disabilities and build your career here. You can: Pursue post-secondary Read more [...]

WorkSafeBC’s CBIS program is designed for people who have a work-related brain injury. The services help injured workers live, participate, and work in their local community. Contracted providers are available in the home and community settings, and can offer the following services: Assessing baseline function and intervention needs Identifying treatment Read more [...]

With early intervention, and a goal of helping clients return to work, Head Injury Assessment and Treatment Services include the following: Concussion clinic that screens for mild traumatic brain injury less than 12 weeks old Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment Medical examination Psychological services Speech and language pathology services Occupational therapy services Read more [...]

Young Stroke Survivors BC (YSSBC) is a virtual program for those working age stroke survivors between the ages of 19-65 years residing in BC.  YSSBC is a delivered by the Stroke Recovery Association of BC (doing business as After Stroke British Columbia). This participant-led, counsellor-facilitated group runs the 2nd and 4th Read more [...]