Cross Disability Organizations and Information Archives

Access All: BBC Disability News and Mental Health

This BBC site has disability news, humour and information.

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Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide

Check out these tips to make your events more accessible.

BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society

Check out the resources and information available to people with disabilities who are also Aboriginal.

1-250-381-7303

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BC Centre for Ability

Provides funding for people with disabilities who are not EI eligible. Funding can be used for training or adaptive technology needed to get that training.

604-451-5511

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bc211

Toll free information line for services throughout BC

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Child Development Centres of BC

Find contact information for your nearest Child Development Centre.

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ConnecTra Society

This society provides outreach services primarily for mobility and physically impaired individuals in the Lower Mainland.

604-688-6464

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This provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia champions issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.

604 872-1278

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Disability Choosing the Right Words

This guide by the BC Rehab Foundation is useful for friends, family members and professionals who want to know more about disability.

Disability Foundation

The foundation promotes the capabilities and talents of people with physical challenges, once barriers in the physical landscape have been overcome.

604-688-6464

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Disability Language Style Guide

Check out this great guide to language about disability, especially useful for journalists.

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Etiquette Tips Brochure – SCI BC

Find out some basic tips on disability etiquette.

604 324-3611

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List of Disability Organizations in BC

This document provides a list of major disability organizations in BC. A brief description of the services offered by each organization is included.

Museum of disABILITY History

This website has a timeline of disability issues, information on the different ways disability has been viewed over the years, resources for teachers, and more.

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Nanaimo and Region Disability Resource Centre

The Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre offers programs to support people with disabilities.

250 758-5547

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Pacific Assistance Dogs Society

Assistance dogs for people who are facing the daily challenges of life with a physical disability (not just blindness) can help with independence.

604-527-0556

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PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network)

This organization provides information for anyone who wants a secure financial future for their child (including an adult child) with a disability.

604 558-2055

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QMUNITY BC’s Resource for the Queer Community

QMUNITY is BC’s leading queer resource centre, with lots of information and support for the person and their friends and family.

604 684-5307

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Richmond Centre for Disability

The Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is not-for-profit, disability-led and community-based, providing service to entire communities on disability issues.

604-232-2404

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Rick Hansen Foundation

This foundation is dedicated to bettering the lives of people with spinal cord injury and working towards a cure.

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Statistics Canada Disability Stats

Use this site and link to find statistical information about people in Canada who have disabilities.

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The Language of Disability

Use this document as a quick reference to understand appropriate language to use when referring to people with disabilities.

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The X-tails Ski at Spider Ridge

Check out this book with a character who has a disability.

250 981-4886

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United Nations Disability Site

This site has information about the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, stats from many countries about disability issues, latest news on UN programs related to disability, and ...

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Victoria Cool Aid Society

This society operates a number of health and social services for low income and disabled people in Victoria, including a dental clinic, shelters and mental health services.

250 383-1977

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Victoria Disability Resource Centre

Here you will find listings of the various community programs, clubs and services available in Victoria.

250 595-0044

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Wheelchair Skills Training Program

This site has a remote training program and evaluation for wheelchair users to test their skills.

902 473-1268

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Victoria Cool Aid Society

Access All: BBC Disability News and Mental Health

Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide

BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society

BC Centre for Ability

bc211

Child Development Centres of BC

ConnecTra Society

Disability Alliance BC

Disability Choosing the Right Words

Disability Foundation

Disability Language Style Guide

Etiquette Tips Brochure – SCI BC

List of Disability Organizations in BC

Museum of disABILITY History

Nanaimo and Region Disability Resource Centre

Pacific Assistance Dogs Society

PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network)

QMUNITY BC’s Resource for the Queer Community

Richmond Centre for Disability

Rick Hansen Foundation

Statistics Canada Disability Stats

The Language of Disability

The X-tails Ski at Spider Ridge

United Nations Disability Site

Victoria Cool Aid Society

Victoria Disability Resource Centre

Wheelchair Skills Training Program

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