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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. Assistive Technology Services, Career and Employment Services, Computer Training, Consumer Products Support, Low Vision ServicesThe 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. Email: info@cnib.caPhone: 604 431-2020 Toll-free Phone: 1 800 563-2642 Fax: 604 431-2099 Address: |
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3. At Home Program: Medical Benefits (AHP)Ministry of Children and Family Development The At Home Program assists parents with some of the disability-related costs of caring for a child with severe disabilities at home. Children may be eligible for full program benefits or for a choice of respite or medical benefits. The At Home Program provides assistance to families in two main areas: 1) Respite Benefits: (age 18 or younger) allows parents to choose appropriate care options and 2) Medical Benefits: (age 17 or younger) provides a range of medical equipment, supplies and services. Phone: 250 387-9649Toll-free Phone: 1 888 613-3232 Fax: 250 356-2159 Address: |
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4. 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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5. BC Paraplegic AssociationThe BC Paraplegic Association (BCPA) offers a wide variety of services to support people with mobility impairments. The Association does not loan or take donations of equipment, but individuals may post items needed or for sale on the classified section of their website. The website also hosts an online resource database. A limited number of grants are available for equipment through the BC Paraplegic Foundation - applications can be obtained through BCPA. BCPA members are given priority for BCPF grants. Email: Vancouver@bcpara.orgPhone: 604 324-3611 Toll-free Phone: 1 877 324-3611 Fax: 604 326-1229 Address: |
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6. 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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7. Children's Medical Equipment Loan Service (CMERLS)Canadian Red Cross The Children's Medical Equipment Recycling and Loan Service (CMERLS) provides specialized medical and therapeutic equipment for BC children aged birth to19 years who are eligible for benefits from the Ministry of Children and Family Development 'In Care' and 'At Home' programs. CMERLS also provides equipment to individuals, not-for-profit organizations, and schools without equipment funding for special needs children in their care. Requests for equipment must be made by a health care professional. Email: lmr.mels@redcross.caPhone: 604 709-6685 |
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8. Children and Family ProgramsFraser Valley Child Development Centre Through the various programs offered by the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, people may obtain information and referrals for equipment and assistive devices. The Kids in Action program has a Loans Cupboard which offers the use of adapted sport and recreational equipment to children with special needs at home, school and in the community. |
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9. 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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10. 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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11. Crime Victim Assistance ProgramMinistry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Victims injured as a result of violent crimes may be eligible for benefits that include disability aids and home or vehicle modifications and related expenses. This program replaces the Criminal Injury Compensation Program previously operated by the Workers' Compensation Board Email: SGCrimeVictimAssistanceProgram@gov.bc.caPhone: 604 660-3888 Toll-free Phone: 1 866 660-3888 Address: |
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12. Deaf Access OfficeMinistry 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. Email: Paige.Thombs@gov.bc.caPhone: 604 775-1364 Toll-free Phone: 1 800 667-4770 TTY Phone: 604 660-0508 Fax: 604 660-1859 |
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13. 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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14. Free Camping and Parking in BC Provincial ParksBC Parks Annual Parking Passes If you are a person with a disability who receives income assistance from the Ministry of Housing and Social Development, or from a First Nations Administering Authority, or if you are a family with a child who receives funding through the At Home program, you may be eligible to camp or park for free. Obtain a Release of Information form from your Employment Assistance Worker, Social Development worker or the Ministry of Children and Family Development to show to campsite staff. Address: |
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15. Home Oxygen Program-FraserMinistry of Health Services The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Phone: 604 514-6106Fax: 604 514-6079 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, with 24-hr voice mail messaging |
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16. Home Oxygen Program-InteriorMinistry of Health Services The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Phone: 250 862-4200Fax: 250 862-4201 |
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17. Home Oxygen Program-NorthernMinistry of Health Services The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Phone: 250 719-6500Toll-free Phone: 1 866 565-2999 Fax: 250 719-6513 Address: |
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18. Home Oxygen Program-Vancouver CoastalMinistry of Health Services The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Email: home.oxygen@vch.caPhone: 604 301-3814 Fax: 604 301-3829 Address: 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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19. Home Oxygen Program-Vancouver IslandMinistry of Health Services The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Phone: 250 370-8699Toll-free Phone: 1 877 370-8699 Fax: 250 370-8750 |
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20. 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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21. Inter-Tribal Health AuthorityTwenty nine First Nations from Vancouver Island and the Inner Coastal Region belong to the Inter Tribal Health Authority (ITHA), which manages Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and other programs on behalf of its band members. Email: itha@intertribalhealth.caPhone: 250 753-3990 Toll-free Phone: 1 877 777-4842 Address: |
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22. 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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23. Nisga'a Valley Health BoardThe Nisga'a nation has its own program, with pharmaceutical and dental benefits arranged through Great West Life Insurance to provide benefits closely mirroring those of the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program. All other NIHB services are handled by the Nisga'a Valley Health Authority. Toll-free Phone: 1 888 233-2212Address: Main reception: 250 633-5000 |
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24. Non Insured Health BenefitsFirst Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB) is a national health benefit program that funds a limited range of medically necessary health-related goods and services to eligible registered First Nations and recognized Inuit (clients). As the payer of last resort NIHB provides goods and services not already provided through private insurance plans, provincial/territorial health or social programs or other publicly funded programs. The benefits funded include prescription drugs, over-the-counter medication, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counselling, dental care, vision care and medical transportation to access medically required health services not provided on the reserve or in the community of residence. See also: Inter Tribal Health Authority and Nisga'a Valley Health Authority. Phone: 604 666-3331Toll-free Phone: 1 800 317-7878 Address: Additional online resource: list of eligible supplies and equipment benefits http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fnih-spni/nihb-ssna/provide-fournir/med-equip/criter/a-z_index_e.html |
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25. Occupational Therapists: Private and Public PracticeBC Society of Occupational Therapists Occupational therapists help people to assume or reassume the skills they need for the job of living. They may provide assessment and training related to assistive devices. To find an occupational therapist in your area, please visit the website or call the office. Funding for private therapists may not be covered by government health funding. Email: info@bcsot.orgPhone: 604 736-5645 Toll-free Phone: 1 888 736-5645 Fax: 604 736-5606 Address: |
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26. Palliative Care BenefitsMinistry of Health Services The BC Palliative Care Benefits Program has two components: The Palliative Care Drug Program is provided through Pharmacare. Medical Supplies and Equipment Benefits are provided through the local Health Authority. Toll-free Phone: 1 800 663-7100Health Insurance BC (HIBC) Vancouver 604 683-7151 |
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27. 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.caPhone: 604 439-9566 Fax: 604 439-7001 Address: |
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28. Provincial Resource ProgramsMinistry of Education Provincial Resource Programs are available through school districts to assist them in educating students whose access to the curriculum is restricted as a result of disabilities in the following areas: physical disabilities or chronic health impairments, visual impairment, multiple disabilities (physically dependent with multiple needs) deaf/blind, autism. Custodial parents or caregivers should speak to their child's teacher about possible supports. Please contact your local school district office to inquire about these programs. |
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29. 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. Email: psdhh@gov.bc.caPhone: 604 660-1800 TTY Phone: 604 660-1807 Fax: 604 660-1859 Address: |
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30. Recreation Access CardFor persons with low incomes, including persons with disabilities, a leisure access card may be available in your community to assist in covering the cost of recreational activities at your local recreation centre. Ask for an application form at your local community or recreation centre. Some centres have downloadable forms as well. Consult your local telephone directory for contact information for your local recreation centre. |
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31. Services and Supports for Children and Youth with Developmental DisabilitiesCommunity Living BC Community Living BC (CLBC) provides services for children who meet at least one of the following criteria: (1) have an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis (2) are eligible for the At Home Program (severe disabilities) (3) have a developmental disability. Email: info@communitylivingbc.caPhone: 604 664-0101 Toll-free Phone: 1 877 660-2522 Fax: 604 664-0765 |
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32. 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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33. Sunny Hill Health Centre for ChildrenThe Sunny Hill Health Centre offers a wide variety of specialized services to children and youth with disabilities aged birth to nineteen. Sunny Hill services complement and support community-based services. Services are delivered at Sunny Hill or close to home in a child's community via outreach or TeleCDR. Phone: 604 453-8300Fax: 604 453-8301 Address: |
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34. Variety, The Children's CharityVariety - The Children's Charity raises funds and distributes grants throughout British Columbia to assist children who have special needs and their families. Variety covers expenses relating to emergency medical needs, physical and occupational therapies, specialized equipment and travel and accommodation costs for families. Variety also assists organizations that help children and families, such as child development centers and neo-natal intensive care units across B.C. Email: info@variety.bc.caPhone: 604 320-0505 Toll-free Phone: 1 800 381-2040 Fax: 604 320-0535 Address: |
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