Disability Resources
Below are resources and information for individuals with disabilities or who identify as Disabled.
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CYSN Support for children and youth
Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) offer various specialized services and funding for complex health needs, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted...
All Bodies Dance
All Bodies Dance is a dance company which brings together artists with and without disabilities to explore endless creative possibilities. With covid, classes are currently held online. There is also a variety of other workshops. All classes are free to attend....
Adapted Yoga
The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC offers free adapted yoga classes in a safe and calm environment for people with disabilities. Their goal is to help people practice meditative breathing and movement while interacting with like-minded individuals. Location: Classes...
Disability Alliance BC
Disability Alliance BC (DABC) works collaboratively with government programs and community organizations to respond against violence towards those with disabilities and reach prevention. Their website contains both online and in person resources. Location: #1450-605...
Victoria Disability Resource Centre
This organization works closely with people with disabilities to remove barriers that prevent full participation in life. This is a great local resource for the community as it provides numerous programs for different age groups and acts as an essential service for...
Family Support Institute of BC
The Family Support Institute of BC is a provincial non-profit charitable society that assists families that have a family member with a disability. The support is provided by a large volunteer network of over 260 Resource Parents (RPs) and Resource Family Members...
British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society
The British Colombia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society provides disability and health-related services in a variety of areas for Indigenous individuals and their families living with a disability, regardless of age, location, disability, disability-related...