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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. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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: |
6. Family Independence FundThe Family Independence Fund helps families in BC who have children or adults with developmental disabilities living at home. Grants from the Family Independence Fund help with the every day care of the relative by providing support for projects such as home renovations - including lifts, elevators, ramps, flooring, door widening or vehicle modifications - that enable an individual with a developmental disability to live in the family home and take part in activities in their community. Email: andria@givinginaction.caPhone: 604 683-3157 Toll-free Phone: 1 866 523-3157 TTY Phone: 604 683-3157 Fax: 604 683-3134 |
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7. 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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8. Learning Disabilities Association of BCLearning Disabilities Association of BC The Learning Disabilities Association of BC - Vancouver, provides information and referral in the areas of education, support and advocacy for adults and children with learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They offer a public resource library, remedial programs on site for children, support, and education for parents, community outreach/referral service, and educational workshops for the general public. Email: info@ldav.caPhone: 604 873-8139 Fax: 604 873-8140 Address: |
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9. Services and Supports for Adults with Developmental DisabilitiesCommunity Living BC Community Living BC (CLBC) provides a range of support services for adults with developmental disabilities, using either residential or family and day support services, or both. They may provide supports for many types of home living. They may also provide supports to enable individuals to learn to manage daily activities on their own. Other supports may include: employment supports and professional support. Email: info@communitylivingbc.caToll-free Phone: 1 877 660-2522 Fax: 604 664-0765 Address: |
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10. 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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