Housing Archives - Spinal Cord Injury BC

‘Sorry No Vacancy’ Housing Survey Report

Find out what we learned from housing seekers in our "Sorry No Vacancy" housing survey.

Abbeyfield Houses

These houses are in many BC communities and are for seniors who no longer wish to live alone, but are still able to take care of their personal needs.

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Aboriginal Housing Management Association

Find lists of Indigenous housing providers across BC.

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Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George

Find out more about housing options in Prince George.

250 564-9794

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Automatic Door Openers – Open Sesame Door Systems

This remote door opening system unlatches a locked door, then opens, pauses and closes it - all automatically.

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Automatic Door Openers – Power Access Doors

These automatic door openers are designed to assist people with disabilities through side hinged doors. This resource will be useful to builders and home owners.

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Bathroom Modifications

Examples of bathroom accessibility modifications without the need for major renovations.

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BC Building Code Access Handbooks

The illustrations and commentary in these guides have been prepared to assist builders, planners and the public to understand the accessibility requirements in the building code.

250-387-6409

BC Housing

Find out how to apply for subsidized housing, access funding for home renovations, and more.

604 433-2218

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BC Non Profit Housing Association

This member-driven organization works to strengthen the non-profit housing sector through advocacy, education and support.

604 291-2600

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BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations

Find out about funding assistance for home renovations.

604-433-2218

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Bidet Spray Aquaus 360

Handheld bidet attachment for toilet with dual thumb pressure controls on both sides of the sprayer for super EZ pressure control and precision rinsing.

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Canadian Home Builders Association

The Canadian Homebuilders Association represents builders from across Canada. You can find builders in your community on their website.

613-230-3060

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Co-op Federation of BC

Find out about co-op housing in BC.

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Co-op Housing Members Rights and Duties

Find out about the rights and responsibilities of co-op housing members.

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Craigslist

Click on your community and do a search for medical equipment, housing or whatever else you're looking for.

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Energy Conservation Assistance Program

Eligible low-income people can receive assistance to make their home more energy efficient through this program from BC Hydro.

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ETAC Home Equipment

Swedish manufacturer of various products that can be found in Canada for activities of daily living: commodes, transfer lifts, wheelchairs, cushions, etc., including for children.

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Evac-Chair

Evac+Chair is a universal evacuation solution for smooth stairway descent during an emergency.

647-260-9940

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Go! Anywhere travel commode and shower / tub slider chair

The Go! Anywhere travel commode and shower / bathtub slider chair is a light weight, folding and packable system, perfect for traveling or home use.

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Gorge View Society

Find out about housing options in Victoria.

250 360-1977

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Habitat for Humanity

Habitat builds simple, affordable houses and sells them to families in need of adequate shelter, with no down payment and an interest-free mortgage. See the website for contacts across BC.

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Home Buyers Amount

Find out about a tax incentive for buying a home.

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Housing Package-Spinal Cord Injury BC

These SCI BC documents are a guide to finding housing that is suitable for people who are low income or need accessible housing.

How to Find Wheelchair Accessible Housing in Metro Vancouver

Learn from one person's experience about finding wheelchair accessible housing in Metro Vancouver.

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Incomplete Injuries

Find out more about incomplete injuries.

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Landlord Rights

This guide outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords in BC, in an easy-to-understand format.

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Lifting System Handi-Move

Independent or assisted transfer lift system for individual use at home.

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Linden Tree Place – 8th and Vine Housing Project Application Procedure

Linden Tree Place has subsidized accessible units. This link to SCI BC partner Kitsilano Housing explains the application for tenancy procedure for the apartments.

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List of Homeowner Discount Programs for Persons with Disability

Find out about programs to support homeowners in BC.

List of Supportive Housing in the Lower Mainland

Housing options available in the Lower Mainland for people who require more support.

Lookout Society

The Yukon Housing Centre has wheelchair accessible rooms and facilities for wheelchair users who are homeless.

604 255-0340

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Lu’ma Native Housing Society

Find out how Indigenous people can apply for affordable housing.

604 876-0811

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Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation

Housing for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Income and occupancy restrictions apply.

604 432-6300

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Multi-Lift Transferring Device

The Multi-Lift is the first multi-purpose lifting and transfer device.

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Nelson Cares Society

Find the application form for accessible and subsidized housing in Nelson.

250 352-6011

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NuProdx Commodes for travel or home

Shower chairs and commodes that pack away easily into a bag for travel.

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Offset Door Hinges

Offset door hinges that can make doors wider than they normally are.

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On-Reserve Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)

Find out about the on-reserve renovations funding program.

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Pacifica Housing is a non-profit charitable organization that provides affordable housing for low income families, persons with a disability and adults who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

250 385-2131

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Parsons ADL

Find out about aids to daily living products manufactured in Canada that may help you live more independently or comfortably.

519-649-4198

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Portable Lift Systems – SureHands

These ceiling, mobile or wall lifts offer a variety of solutions for home or institutional use.

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Portable Tracking System – EasyTrack

This free-standing frame that supports the track can be disassembled and moved from room to room or another location as needed and reassembled without tools.

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Portable Transfer Lift – ETAC Smart 150

This is a compact, lightweight, mobile, and foldable transfer lift for wheelchair, commode, or bed use.

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Portable Transfer Lift – Hoyer

This is a compact, mobile, foldable transfer lift for wheelchair, commode, bed or floor use.

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Property Tax Deferment Program

Property Tax Deferment is a low-interest loan program that assists qualifying homeowners in British Columbia in paying the annual property taxes on their homes.

250-387-0555

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Raised Toilet Seat – Open Padded

Learn more about this raised toilet seat.

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Residential Tenancy Branch

Tenants and landlords can find information about tenancy laws and dispute resolution.

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Roll A Ramp

Find out about sturdy roll away ramps.

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SafePath Products

Find out about innovative solutions to daily living challenges for people who use wheelchairs, including ramp options.

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SAFER Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters

The SAFER Program provides direct cash assistance to eligible residents of BC who are 60 or older and who pay rent for their homes.

604-433-2218

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SCI BC – Housing List of Vacancies and Marketplace

Find out about our Housing List of Vacancies and Marketplace.

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Shower – Portable and Foldable for Home

This portable and foldable shower enclosure by FAWSsit can be connected to a faucet and used outside a bathroom.

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Shower Bay for Home

This portable shower enclosure / stall by the company Shower Bay can be connected to a faucet and used outside a bathroom.

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ShowerBuddy and TubBuddy

If you need a quick bathroom solution without major renovations, you can try to bridge a tub or shower pan with this system.

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Society of Hope Housing

Check out the housing options in the Okanagan.

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Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre: Tenant Survival Guide

Find out about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

604 255-0546

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The Right Fit

The Right Fit is a multi-partner service designed to address the crisis in wheelchair accessible housing by matching affordable, accessible homes and independent living supports with full time wheelchair users ...

604 777-7576

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Tub Slider and Shower Commodes by Raz

If you need a quick bathroom solution without major renovations, you can try to bridge a tub with this Canadian-made Trakz system. Raz also offers various shower commodes.

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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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