Useful Links
These resources are not sponsored links . They are listed here by our members who have either used or continue to use these services with excellent results. If you are experiencing a physical emergency, dial 911. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts call the TTY Crisis Line. If you see a child in distress, report it by dialing 310-1234
 Children's Help Line310-1234
If you feel a child is in danger and requires protection, please call the Children's Help Line from anywhere in B.C. to get help immediately (no area code necessary). |  Spa MobileSpaMobile is happy to come to the hospital. There will be a $20 visit fee. |  Crisis Line24 HOUR CRISIS LINES
Greater Vancouver
604-872-3311
Howe Sound & Sunshine Coast
1-866-661-3311
TTY
1-866-872-0113
The Seniors' Distress Line
604-872-1234 |
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 Neil Squire SocietyOur programs offer an opportunity for people with disabilities to develop computer skills, build their employment skills and help re-enter or enter the work force. Our assistive technology services help remove any technology barriers. |  Virtual MallWeb stores that are created, owned, and operated by people with disabilities. These people sell original Canadian art work from artists in their local area. |  VTEARiding provides general exercise, recreation and sense of achievement. In addition, riding provides independence from artificial aids such as crutches and wheelchairs allowing access over uneven ground, into fields and forest where new sights, sounds and smells stimulate the senses.
Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association
3330 - 256th Street, Langley, BC Canada V4W 1Y4
Tel: (604) 857-1267 |
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 Plan Institute invites you to join with other care-giving individuals and couples who are looking for a renewed sense of self and deeper intimacy with their partners, friends and community. |  KickStarterWorks to encourage the integration of people with disabilities into the creative, artistic and social life of Canadian communities, by assisting in the development and presentation of festivals celebrating disability arts and culture, and providing informative sessions, workshops, classes, performances and exhibits for and by Canadian artists with disabilities. |  Dates: March 1st and 25th, April 1st, 8th, and 29th
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Richmond Centre for Disability
100 - 5671 No. 3 Road, Richmond
Please contact RCD Front Desk at 604-232-2404 to sign up. No drop ins! |
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 Cowichan Therapeutic RidingServices include therapeutic riding, therapeutic horsemanship, para-equestrian sport, adapted equestrian vaulting, and stable management vocational development interventions as well as horse camps for children of all abilities. |  BC Wheelchair Sports |  Support DogsBC & Alberta Guide Dogs breeds, raises and professionally trains Guide Dogs for individuals who are blind/visually-impaired, and Autism Support Dogs for children with moderate to profound autism aged 3-10 and their families. |
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 Angel AlertAngel Emergency Alert Non-Profit Organization provides children, elderly and vulnerable individuals in low-income situations, who cannot afford a personal emergency device and corresponding monthly monitoring service, by covering all or partial expenses on their behalf. |  ARCHDisability Law Centre |  Disabled Services ClothingCommitted to Improving Dressing Routines for Individuals Living with a Disability |
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 LawyerTo help you with family law issues, such as:
•divorce and separation
•custody and access
•child or spousal support
You may also find information and resources related to civil law issues such as:
•income security
•housing (rental and owned)
•employment
•debt or money
•immigration and refugee
•human rights
•consumer issues
•wills and estates |  Children's Hearing & Speech CentreWe teach hundreds of children who are deaf and hard of hearing to listen and speak, and to fully participate in the hearing world. |  Vancouver Adapted Music SocietyVAMS supports and promotes musicians with physical disabilities in the Metro Vancouver area. |
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 Atira Women’s Resource SocietyThrough education, advocacy and outreach, Atira is an active voice in the struggle to end violence against women and their children, with a feminist-based philosophy. |  Find A Babysitter |  QMUNITYYouth Program provides a safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, intersex, queer, and questioning youth 14 to 25 years of age to hang out, find resources, share experiences, develop leadership skills, and get support. |
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 Assistive Listening Devices |  Enabling DevicesEnabling Devices is a company dedicated to developing affordable learning and assistive devices to help people of all ages with disabling conditions. |  IZ Adaptive ClothingFeaturing a collection of fashionable apparel for women and men who have a physical disability and use a wheelchair. |
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 LiftUWheelchair lifts of all types. |  Driver RehabilitationFor additional information and resources:
http://www.motiongroup.ca/about.php |  Assistive Technology |
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 Kids Help Phone1-800-668-6868
Provide anonymous and confidential professional counselling, referrals and information in English and French, through technologically-based communications media. |  BC Aboriginal Network On DisabilityBCANDS
Telephone:250-381-7303
Toll Free: 1-800-815-5511 - TTY |  PharmaCareFrom the Lower Mainland, call 604-683-7151
From the rest of B.C., call toll-free 1-800-663-7100 |
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 Medical Services Plan (MSP)Lower Mainland: 604 683-7151
Elsewhere in B.C.: Toll-free: 1 800 663-7100 |  Vehicle Adaptation ServicesAdvanced Mobility has been selling, repairing, modifying and using various accessible vehicles and hand controls for over 15 years.
Emergency Service: 1-800-665-4442
Lower Mainland: 604-293-0002
Kelowna: 250-860-9920
Nanaimo: 250-754-3899 |  HandyDARTSign up for HandyDART
778-452-2860
To Book or cancel a trip
604-575-6600 |
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 Child Care Resource And Referral1-888-338-6622 to find the office closest to you. |  Medical Equipment Recycling ProgramWe collect medical equipment supplies then recycle them, and give them freely to physically challenged individuals throughout Canada, to Hospitals, and to other like organizations.
Toll Free anywhere in North America at: 1.888.242.7202 |  Encorp Return-It LocationsLocations in British Columbia |
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 Wheelin' Mobility24/7 On-site repair and rental for your wheelchair, scooter, or mobility equipment.
604-200-0119 or 1-877-943-3501 |  NEADSAllows post-secondary students or recent graduates with disabilities to upload their resumes, as well as search and apply online for internships and employment. 613-380-8065, Toll-Free: 1-877-670-1256 |  GimpGirlGimpGirl’s brings women with disabilities together in the spirit of support, positivity and inclusivity. |
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 What Can You Bring When Travelling?Avoid surrendering items and guarantee that your valuables make it through security screening with you.
Not sure if your medical equipment will pass screening? Call ahead to find out at 1-888-294-2202 (toll-free), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST |  Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityServices for Students with Disabilities (SSD) goal is for full and equal opportunity for students with disabilities to achieve their potential for success as self-directed independent learners.
604-599-2000 |  Encyclopedia of early childhood development. |
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 Browser Extension For The BlindMozBraille is an extension to transform Mozilla or Firefox to a stand alone accessible Internet browser designed for blind or partially sighted users. |  LINK UPLink Up provides a myriad of services to persons with disabilities seeking employment. (416) 413-4922 |  Find your dream job. Search jobs in British Columbia |
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 Assistive MediaReading by way of Assistive Media is great! It's like getting an audio magazine anthology but not having to send it back or throw away the tape or CD and clutter the environment. And it's such a friendly way to read, too. Being able to E-mail comments and get answers about them gives the whole process a wonderful family mood. |  Pacific RidingEquine assisted therapy has long been recognized as an excellent means of providing physical, psychological, social and recreational benefits to children and adults with disabilities. Balance and coordination, increased confidence, group activity and excitement of movement "free of any mechanical aids" are some of the many benefits. 604-530-8717 |  BC Mobility Opportunities SocietyBritish Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society (BCMOS) is an independent non-profit society dedicated to enriching the lives of people with physical disabilities through wilderness recreation.
Hike - Gabe Frame - 604-222-1312
Kayak - Eric Molendyk - 604-688-6464 ext. 117
Purchase a TrailRider
Stephen Hunter - 604-688-6464 ext. 132 |
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 Vancouver Inspiration PassThe Vancouver Inspiration Pass is a free cultural and recreational pass program that allows families and teens to get out and explore their city in a whole new way. 604-331-3603 |  Disabled Independent GardenersDo you have a disability? Do you think gardening is out of reach?
The Disabled Independent Gardeners Association can help you. 604-688-6464 |  Disabled Sailing Association of BCDisabled (or adaptive) sailing, promotes freedom and independence. Even people with no movement below the neck are able to sail by themselves, with the use of sip ‘n’ puff technology. 604-222-3003 |
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 Canadian Assisted Travel SocietyYou can’t travel because you need an attendant to travel with you and the expenses are just too high. Well, check out the link below, they just might be able to help! Email: dynamicmg@gmail.com |  Access to RecreationAdaptive Recreation and Exercise Equipment for the Physically Challenged
1-888-634-4351 |  Community Living BCHelping to find housing options that encourage independence while meeting an individuals’ unique needs.
Connections with community services to support individuals, families or caregivers
Community inclusion supports that focus on employment, social and life skills. 604-664-0101, Toll free: 1-877-660-2522 |
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 College of Occupational TherapistsTo verify if an occupational therapist is registered call the college office at:
(250) 386-6822 or at 1-866-386-6822 (toll-free in B.C.),
or email: registration@cotbc.org. |  TRACProvide information/referral, advice/summary service and full representation to tenants and advocates across British Columbia in the area of residential tenancy law.
604-255-0546 | 1-800-665-1185
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm |
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