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.

Address:
1009 Langley St.
Victoria, BC, V8W1V7

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2. Assistive Technology Services, Career and Employment Services, Computer Training, Consumer Products Support, Low Vision Services

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)

The first step in accessing CNIB services and programs is registration and referral through local CNIB offices or associated community agencies. CNIB offers a variety of programs including assistive technology, employment, low vision services, computer training, counselling and support services, travel and independent living support, and a library for people with a print disability. CNIB also provides consumer product support, which allows people with vision loss to become familiar with devices before buying.

Address:
100-5055 Joyce Street
Vancouver, BC, V5R6B2

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3. British Columbia Guide Dog Services

British Columbia Guide Dog Services (BCGDS) breeds, raises and professionally trains guide dogs for blind and visually impaired adults and youths (min. age 13). BCGDS provides the guide dogs to citizens for a symbolic 'one dollar'. For the duration of the team's working life annual aftercare services are provided.

Address:
6050 44th Ave
Delta, BC, V4K3X7

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.

Address:
713 Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC, V3M1B2

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5. Colleges and Institute Library Services (CILS)

Colleges and Institute Library Services (CILS) provides educational resources and services to public post-secondary students in a format that is usable by students with a print impairment. Some examples of available formats may include: DAISY digital talking books, large print, Braille and others.

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Contact a librarian at your post secondary institution for information about how to access these services.

6. Deaf Access Office

Ministry of Children and Family Development

The Deaf Access Office helps deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind British Columbians and their families to access provincial programs that may be useful to them.

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7. 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.

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

8. Equipment Provision Program

Multiple Sclerosis Society of BC and Yukon Division

The MS Society offers a variety of client services including supportive counselling, education, information, referral, volunteer advocacy and the Equipment Provision Program (EPP). The EPP provides equipment, funds to purchase new equipment or funds to repair existing equipment. To qualify for assistance through the equipment provision program you must: (1) Have a diagnosis of MS (2) Be a resident of BC (3) Have a medical recommendation supporting the equipment need (4) Have limited or no other program eligibility (5) Fall within the MS Society 'Family Financial Guideline Scale.'

Address:
1501 - 4330 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC, V5H4G7

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9. Provincial Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (PSDHH)

Ministry of Children and Family Development

This program provides supports and services to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf blind.

Address:
4334 Victory Street
Burnaby, , V5J1R2

10. Scholarship and Mentorship

Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC)

AEBC is an education and advocacy organization of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadians, providing advocacy, scholarship and mentorship programs and information resources.

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11. Tax Rebates

Canada Revenue Agency

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

12. Technology for Independent Living

This 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.

Address:
9007 Shaughnessy Street
Vancouver, BC, V6P6R9

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