Disability Resources
Below are resources and information for individuals with disabilities or who identify as Disabled.
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Elderly Outreach Service
Elderly Outreach Service is an organization that provides counselling and advocacy for elderly people with age-related mental health problems. Some of the services they offer include assessment, treatment planning and follow-up, consultation with facilities, providing...
Independent Living Housing Society of Greater Victoria
This resource provides homes and support to people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities in order to maintain and enhance independent lifestyles whilst supporting their independence. The organization provides both respite and long-term housing. The application...
Meals on Wheels Victoria
This organization provides nourishing, low-coast meals delivered to the homes of people not able to care for their own nutritional requirements. The meals are delivered by volunteers who are trained to respond appropriately in emergency situations. Location: 1740...
Victoria Autism Parent Picnic (past event)
On Thursday May 26 from 6:30pm-8:00pm, Victoria Society for Children with Autism (VSCA) is hosting a picnic for parents and its members. This is a free social event aimed at bringing parents and caregivers to autistic children together. Food will be provided. Please...
BRIDGE adult day program
Building Respect, Inspiring Dreams, Gaining Energy (BRIDGE) Centre has an adult day program for individuals 19+ who experience mental health issues in addition to cognitive impairment. This program meets three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from...
TAPS legal and tax assistance
Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) provides free face to face legal advocacy for people with income assistance, disability benefits, employment standards, tenancy issues. Location: 828 View Street, Victoria, British Columbia Contact: 250-361-3521 Website:...
Vancouver Island Caregivers Buy/Sell/Trade Group
Vancouver Island Caregivers Buy, Sell, Trade, or Free is a private Facebook group that facilitates the exchange of mobility equipment. The group is directed towards mobility and/or daily living aids for seniors and the disabled living on Vancouver Island. You can...
Cops for Kids Family Funding
Cops for Kids is an organization created by RCMP members and other personnel who focus on creating funding for children and families in need. Those eligible must have a child who has an illness, disability, or has sustained serious trauma. Cops for Kids has a page on...
B.C. access grant for deaf students
This grant helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students with the additional costs incurred while attending specialized post-secondary institutions where the curriculum is delivered in American Sign Language. If you would like to learn more follow the link below....