Disability Resources
Below are resources and information for individuals with disabilities or who identify as Disabled.
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Transition Planning for Youth and Young Adults
The BC government provides an online page that includes information about youth and young adults with disabilities making the transition to adulthood. The site provides information about how to connect with a navigator, which is someone who partners with a youth or...
SportAbility Accessible Recreation Programs
SportAbility is a non-profit organization that hosts adapted recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. They have membership options that range from $0-$25 dollars a year, and they host programming for many different types of sports. Their mission is to...
Victoria Leisure Assistant Pass
The Victoria Leisure Assistant Pass is a program that you can apply for which will offer a reduced entrance rate for people with disabilities to various places and events. The reduced rate allows a support person to enter for free so activities are more accessible for...
British Colombia Special Olympics
The British Colombia Special Olympics is an organization that hosts accessible programs (competitive and non-competitive) for people with disabilities. This allows everyone to have an opportunity to participate in sport. There are many different programs, locations,...
Red Cross Short Term Equipment Loan Program
Individuals with a disability or illness can access short-term equipment loans free of charge from various Red Cross locations through their HELP program. HELP lends basic equipment on a short-term basis to assist people coping with illness, injury, or end-of-life at...
Inclusion BC – Services for people with disabilities
Inclusion B.C. is an organization that strives to provide advocacy, career training, and other employment services to individuals with disabilities. They also offer education programs for employers in order to encourage them to hire more individuals with disabilities....
Back in Motion Program
The Back In Motion program is offered by WorkSafe B.C. Its goal is to help individuals find or return to work, reduce absenteeism-related costs, and improve overall health. They aid participants in four different sectors: Assessment, Treatment, Employment and...
Internet for Good from Telus
Telus is offering reduced-cost wifi internet for low-income families, students, and people with disabilities. The program offers internet connectivity for $9.95/month (plus applicable taxes) for 24 months with regular pricing thereafter (no contract required)....
Community Living BC
Community living BC provides supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities, as well as individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. They have many services and programs helping individuals build...