Disability Resources
Below are resources and information for individuals with disabilities or who identify as Disabled.
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Free Income Tax Assistance with the James Bay Community Project
The James Bay Community Project offers a free drop-off and pick-up tax clinic for people who need help filling out their simple tax returns. There is an eligibility requirement that requires individuals who use this service to have a maximum income of 35,000 dollars...
Community Resource Guide for Parents of Persons with Disabilities
The Cridge Centre for Family has created an online resource guide for parents and caregivers of youth with disabilities who will be transitioning into adulthood. This guide provides lists of resources for a variety of topics, including housing, adult day programs,...
BC Disability Directory
The BC Disability Directory is a compilation of resources for persons with disabilities. Resources are split into categories, including arts and culture, education, advocacy, housing, funding, and health and wellness, among others. The Directory is available online...
Free Massages for VDRC Members
The Victoria Disability Resource Center and Camosun Collage Lansdowne location have partnered up to offer free massages to VDRC members. Every Friday these massages are offered to those with disabilities. Proof of Vaccination is not required as this is an essential...
Embrace Arts Foundation
Embrace Arts Foundation is an organization that provides artistic classes, camps, programs and professional performance classes for individuals with and without disabilities. Due to Covid-19, classes are being offered both in person and online. Costs for participants...
Homeowner Grants for People with Disabilities
The government of B.C is offering additional homeowner grants to individuals with disabilities. These grants are meant to reduce the rate of property tax by offering up to $1045 to the homeowner. It is free to apply. Application deadline: ongoing...
BC Accessibility Supports Offered at B.C. Post-Secondary Institutions
This is a resource list that aims to help individuals understand the accessibility resources offered at all of the public post-secondary institutions across B.C. PDF: https://studentaidbc.ca/sites/all/files/form-library/resource_directory_pd.pdf Contribute:...
Neurodiversity Education Workshop
The International Neurodiversity Society Working Group presents a Masterclass series on Neurodiversity. This is a recurrent event that aims to showcase a diverse range of speakers and subjects from across the globe and the Neurodiverse community, academia, and...
BC Government – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Provincial Family Services is a BC government program that is included within the Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. This program provides support to families with deaf and hard of hearing children, youth, and young adults up to age 24. The program provides...