ABI Wellness offers a transformative, evidence-based licensing solution for patients with chronic brain injury to improve higher order cognitive functioning. ABI Wellness partners with health systems and independent clinics to deliver an integrated, four-pillar program that is designed specifically for patients during the post-acute stage of recovery – or after Read more [...]

The Access 2 Entertainment program seeks to offer more opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in recreational activities with an attendant, without added financial burden. The Access 2 Card, accepted at entertainment venues across Canada, provides persons with a disability a personalized card printed with their name and the Read more [...]

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).

ACC is dedicated to positive change through the advancement of concussion care; to evidence-based rehabilitation and the most complete recoveries without unnecessary loss of life. Concussion is a treatable injury and we are committed to providing and improving the standard of care in B.C., in B.C. medical and rehabilitation institutions, Read more [...]

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 [...]

The ASK Friendship Society, operating out of Arbutus, Shaughnessy, and Kerrisdale, provides recreational, social, and therapeutic opportunities for seniors with chronic health conditions. The goal of ASK is to help elders in the community remain happy and healthy while living in their own homes for as long as possible. Specialized Read more [...]

Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides assistive technology resources to make learning and working environments usable for people with disabilities throughout British Columbia. Note: This is a service that is available across BC. The address provided here is the mailing address of head office and has been used only for general 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 [...]

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 [...]

Wherever you are in BC, BCACC can help you connect to a professional counsellor to provide responsive, accountable and ethical counselling. Note: This is a service that is available across BC and is largely accessed online or by phone. The address provided here is the mailing address of head office 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 Vancouver Centre provides oncology consultations, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy treatments for people who live in Vancouver. Through the BC Cancer Agency, they provide a broad range of services including prevention, treatment, screening, genetic counselling and supportive care. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. The British Columbia and Yukon Branch is located in Vancouver, BC. Toll-Free: 1-800-663-2524 Services are available to individuals living 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 [...]

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 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 [...]