Personal Supports


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1. ALS Society of BC

The 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.ca
Phone: 604 685-0737
Toll-free Phone: 1 800 708-3228
Fax: 604 685-0725

Address:
208 - 1600 West 6th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, V6J1R3

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2. 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.org
Toll-free Phone: 1 877 333-7554
Fax: 604 326-0176

Address:
9007 Shaughnessy St.
Vancouver, BC, V6P 6R9



3. Home Oxygen Program-Fraser

Ministry of Health Services

The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment.

Phone: 604 514-6106
Fax: 604 514-6079

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Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, with 24-hr voice mail messaging

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4. Home Oxygen Program-Interior

Ministry of Health Services

The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment.

Phone: 250 862-4200
Fax: 250 862-4201

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5. Home Oxygen Program-Northern

Ministry of Health Services

The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment.

Phone: 250 719-6500
Toll-free Phone: 1 866 565-2999
Fax: 250 719-6513

Address:
1001- 110th Avenue
Dawson Creek, BC, V1G4X3

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6. Home Oxygen Program-Vancouver Coastal

Ministry of Health Services

The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment.

Email: home.oxygen@vch.ca
Phone: 604 301-3814
Fax: 604 301-3829

Address:
700 West 57th Ave
Vancouver, BC, V6P1S1

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The Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program is located at Langley Memorial Hospital. Hours of Operation: 8 AM to 4 PM Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

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7. Home Oxygen Program-Vancouver Island

Ministry of Health Services

The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment.

Phone: 250 370-8699
Toll-free Phone: 1 877 370-8699
Fax: 250 370-8750

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8. Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)

PLAN is a not-for-profit charity created by and for families who have a relative with a disability. Their goal is twofold: to ensure a safe and secure future for your relative with a disability and, in the process, to provide you and your loved ones with peace of mind. In pursuit of this goal they are inspired by a simple but powerful vision: the vision of a good life for all people with disabilities and their families. PLAN provides assistance with future planning and network development.

Email: inquiries@plan.ca
Phone: 604 439-9566
Fax: 604 439-7001

Address:
260-3665 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC, V5R5W2

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9. Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP)

The Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) aids people who need assisted ventilation to meet their respiratory needs while living in the community. The program provides a wide range of equipment and supplies, respiratory therapy, education and peer group support. PROP clients can call a respiratory therapist 24 hours a day.

Email: prop@bcits.org
Phone: 866 326-1245
Fax: 604 326-0176

Address:
9007 Shaughnessy Street
Vancouver, BC, V6P6R9

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10. Tax Rebates

Canada Revenue Agency

There are a number of tax credits, rebates and deductions that persons with disabilities may be eligible for.

Toll-free Phone: 1 800 959-8281
TTY Phone: 800 665-0354
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