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1. Annual Bus Pass ProgramThe annual bus pass program provides bus passes to assist eligible low income individuals to use public transportation. Passes may be purchased by: 1) persons with disabilities who receive disability assistance from the Ministry of Housing and Social Development; 2) persons who receive federal Old Age Security (OAS) and either the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or Spouse's Allowance OR who are immigrants to Canada and do not receive these benefits only because they have not resided in Canada for 10 years; or 3) persons age 60-64 who receive BC Employment and Income Assistance. Toll-free Phone: 1 866 866-0800 Ext: Press 4, then 3Address: |
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2. BC Ferries Disabled Status ID CardBC Ferries Reduced ferry fares may be available to residents of British Columbia who have a permanent disability. Phone: 250 381-1401Toll-free Phone: 1 888 223-3779 |
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3. Children and Youth with Special Needs FundGiving in Action Society The Children and Youth with Special Needs Fund provides grants to families who have children or youth (birth-19 years) with special needs living at home. The Fund offers one-time grants to help improve the individual's health, development or ability to participate in daily activities at home, in school and in the community. The grant may be used for such things as home renovations and vehicle modifications. Email: jeanette@givinginaction.caPhone: 604 683-3157 Toll-free Phone: 1 866 523-3157 |
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4. Employment and Income Assistance for Persons with DisabilitiesThere are a number of benefits available to disability income assistance recipients. Some examples include: identification fees, security deposits, co-operative housing purchase supplements, emergency moving supplements, natal supplements, guide animal supplements, and medical transportation. Toll-free Phone: 1 866 866-0800 |
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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. Flight DiscountYour attendant may be able to accompany you for reduced price or for free. Ask the airline for details |
8. HandyDART and HandyCardBC Transit HandyDART is a shared-ride public transit service which uses specially equipped vehicles designed to carry passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities who are unable to use public transit without assistance. HandyCard is a pass which Allows BC residents with special needs to travel on conventional transit for a reduced fare. Phone (Lower Mainland): 604 453-4490 All Other areas: Contact your local transit office |
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9. HandyPASS and Taxi Saver ProgramBC Transit The HandyPASS is a picture identification that allows you to purchase Taxi Saver coupons. The Taxi Saver Program provides a 50% subsidy towards the cost of taxi rides. Phone (Lower Mainland): 604 453-4490. All Other areas: Contact your local transit office. For the Lower Mainland: http://www.translink.bc.ca/Transportation_Services/Accessibility/default.asp |
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10. Motor Fuel Tax RefundMinistry of Small Business and Revenue People with certain disabilities may apply for a refund of tax paid on fuel purchased for their motor vehicles. Applicants must first register for the program. The website contains Information on the eligibility criteria for persons with disabilities to register for the fuel tax refund program. The refund is based on the amount of taxes paid, to an annual maximum amount. Email: CTBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.caPhone: 604 660-4524 TTY Phone: 877 388-4440 Fax: 250 356-2195 To register: Consumer Taxation Branch,PO BOX 9442 STN PROV GOVT, VICTORIA BC V8W 9V4. To Claim a Refund: Consumer Taxation Branch,PO BOX 9628 STN PROV GOVT, VICTORIA BC V8W 9N6 |
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11. Parking Permits for Persons with DisabilitiesParking permits are available for persons with disabilities in many parts of the province. Parking permits for many regions of BC are administered by the SPARC office (see SPARC). Regional Organizations that provide parking permits are as follows: City of Kelowna 250 763-6011 Cowichan Valley Independent Living Resource Centre 250 746-3930 Kamloops People in Motion 250 376-7878 Nanaimo Independent Living Centre 250 758-5547 Peninsula Community Services (Sidney) 250 655-4402 Richmond Disability Resource Centre 604 232-2404 Vernon Independent Living Resource Centre 1 877 288-1088 Victoria Disability Resource Centre 250 595-0044 Westcom Media-Lend (Langford) 250 478-5373 |
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12. Parking Permits for Persons with Disabilities (SPARC)Social Planning & Research Council (SPARC) of BC SPARC BC provides parking permits for persons with disabilities in many regions of BC. Downloadable application forms are available on the SPARC BC website. Email: permits@sparc.bc.caPhone: 604 718-7744 Fax: 604 736-8697 Address: |
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13. People in MotionPeople in Motion provides information and referral services and operate an adaptive recreation equipment program for persons with disabilities. They supply those in the Kamloops area with specialized recreation devices to encourage participation in outdoor activities. Parking permits for persons with disabilities are available. Email: information@peopleinmotion.orgPhone: 250 376-7878 Toll-free Phone: 1 877 414-4241 TTY Phone: 250 376-7878 Fax: 250 376-4689 Address: |
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14. Persons with Disabilities AssistanceMinistry of Housing and Social Development Financial assistance and other supports are available to low-income BC residents with disabilities who: have applied for and been designated as a person with a disability by MHSD and meet income and asset based financial criteria. Toll-free Phone: 1 866 866-0800 |
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15. 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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