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1. Adaptive Recreation (AR) and Wilderness School (WS)Power To Be Adventure Therapy Society The Adaptive Recreation Program an adventure based therapy and recreation program which provides adaptable equipment so people with disabilities can enjoy and connect to nature. Activities include: kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, gardening, camping and environmental stewardship. Participants can choose to enrol for a single, one-time activity or participate in ongoing, multi-activity group programs. Power To Be also operates a Wilderness School, a 4 year program for at-risk youth, where participants learn a variety of wilderness and life skills through hands on learning strategies. Email: carinna@powertobe.caPhone: 250 385-2363 Toll-free Phone: 1 800 375-2363 Fax: 250 385-2360 Address: |
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2. ALS Society of BCThe society provides education and support for people diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their families. The person must become a member of the society to acquire equipment, which is free. Through their province-wide equipment loan program the society provides mobility, respiratory, aids to daily living and communication devices. Email: patientservices2@alsbc.caPhone: 604 685-0737 Toll-free Phone: 1 800 708-3228 Fax: 604 685-0725 Address: |
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3. Autism ProgramsMinistry of Children and Family Development There are three programs that may provide autism treatment and intervention services and access to related equipment and supplies. (1) Autism Funding Under Age 6 - Provides up to $20,000 annually in direct funding to families to assist with the cost of purchasing autism intervention including equipment and supplies required for intervention. (2) Autism Funding Ages 6 - 18 - provides up to $6,000 annually in direct funding to families to assist with the cost of purchasing out of school autism intervention including equipment and supplies required for intervention. (3) Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) - multidisciplinary treatment and intervention services delivered through three contracted agencies in seven communities. Equipment and supplies required for effective intervention may be provided by contracted agencies for children enrolled in the program. Phone: 250 387-9649Toll-free Phone: 1 888 613-3232 Fax: 250 356-2159 Address: |
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4. Canadian Deafblind and Rubella Association-BC Chapter (CDBRA-BC)The Canadian Deafblind and Rubella Association-BC Chapter is a registered not-for-profit organization that is committed to assisting all individuals in BC who are Deafblind to achieve, with intervention, the best quality of life. CDBRA-BC believes that individualized lifelong intervention is a right for every person who is Deafblind and that all individuals who are Deafblind should live in a safe, healthy environment and have the self respect and dignity due every Canadian. CDBRA-BC also aims to promote awareness and recognition of Intervention and Deafblindness as a unique disability. Email: theresa@cdbrabc.caPhone: 604 528-6170 Fax: 604 528-6174 Address: |
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5. Children In Care Medical BenefitsMinistry of Children and Family Development This program provides medical supplies, orthotics and bracing, hearing aids and audiology equipment, dental and orthodontia, optical, and medical and biomedical equipment for children in the care of the ministry. Phone: 250 387-9649Toll-free Phone: 1 888 613-3232 Address: |
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6. Communication Assistance for Young Adults (CAYA)Communication Assistance for Young Adults (CAYA) serves adults between the ages of 19-35 who require alternative or augmentative communication (AAC) assistance. The goal of CAYA is to ensure that eligible individuals have access to the communication tools and professional support to enable them to create an adult life to the best of their abilities. There are no financial eligibility requirements. Email: contact@cayabc.orgPhone: 604 261-9450 Address: |
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7. Communication DevelopmentSunny Hill Health Centre for Children Many children with severe communication impairments can be assisted by augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and/or assistive technology (AT). These services are available through the Assistive Technology Team. The services are designed to support, enhance, or provide alternate methods of communication (both oral and written). Phone: 604 453-8300Fax: 604 453-8301 Address: |
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8. Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative (EATI)Ministry of Housing & Social Development and the BC Personal Supports Network The EATI provides equipment and assistive technology, and funding for related services such as assessment, trialing, repair and training, for people with disabilities who would like to work. You may be eligible for the EATI if you are a BC resident who is 18 years of age or older and you are: unemployed and ineligible for Employment Insurance/reachback benefits OR employed and looking to upgrade essential skills such as literacy or numeracy. This program is funded by the Government of Canada through the federal-provincial Labour Market Agreement. Please contact the program for more information. Email: EATI@bcits.orgToll-free Phone: 1 877 333-7554 Fax: 604 326-0176 Address: |
9. I Can Talk, TooSunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Communication Development Many children referred to Sunny Hill are non-speaking, or unable to rely solely on their natural ability to speak or write. These children are assessed by Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists. Communication solutions may be required for 'talking' or 'writing', or both, and include the use of sign language, picture boards, letter boards, symbols, talking computers (or 'VOCA' - Voice Output Communication Aids), and alternate ways to use a regular computer. To be eligible for the 'I Can Talk, Too' program, a child must be a resident of BC between birth-19 years, be followed by a community team, have a doctor's referral to Sunny Hill, have explored all alternative options for funding within the community, and have made a request for assistive technology assistance. Phone: 604 453-8314Fax: 604 453-8301 Address: |
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10. Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS)PADS raises and trains dogs for people who have a physical disability or are deaf or hard of hearing. People with disabilities, other than blindness, who can demonstrate their need for an assistance dog are eligible for a PADS dog. Individuals must be 16 or over for the service dog program and 18 or over for the hearing dog program. Email: info@pads.caPhone: 604 527-0556 Fax: 604 527-0558 Address: |
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11. Speech and Language PathologistsBritish Columbia Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Speech/language pathologists identify, assess, treat, manage, and educate individuals and groups regarding language, speech, voice, fluency, cognitive, and other communication disorders, as well as swallowing problems. Audiologists diagnose, habilitate, and counsel individuals with hearing loss, tinnitus, balance, auditory processing, and related disorders and make recommendations regarding hearing problems. Some therapists have private practices for assessment and therapy services that fall outside of government health funding. Some third party insurers may cover all or part of these services. The website also links to other related services. Email: bcaslpa@telus.netPhone: 604 420-2222 Toll-free Phone: 1 877 222-7572 Fax: 604 736-5606 Address: |
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12. Tax RebatesCanada Revenue Agency There are a number of tax credits, rebates and deductions that persons with disabilities may be eligible for. Toll-free Phone: 1 800 959-8281TTY Phone: 800 665-0354 |
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13. Technology for Independent LivingThis program delivers and services electromechanical assistive devices for individuals with severe physical disabilities. Technology for Independent Living (TIL) provides services in two main areas: Augmentative Communication Systems (ACS) and Environmental Control Systems (ECS). ECSs allow people with severe physical disabilities to control devices in their homes. ACSs are a range of devices which enable people who cannot speak or write to communicate with others. TIL provides permanent loans of these devices and systems. Presently, these technologies and services are provided at no charge (including installation, labour and ongoing maintenance and repair) to people with fixed or limited incomes. Email: til@bcits.orgPhone: 604 326-0175 Fax: 604 326-0176 Address: |
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