Independent Living Archives - Spinal Cord Injury BC

411 Seniors Centre Society

The 411 Seniors Centre, in Vancouver BC, is an easily accessible, multi-purpose social and recreational drop in facility for seniors.

604 684-8171

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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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Advance Care Planning Resources

Advance Care Planning helps you and your family and friends prepare for health care and personal care decisions, so you receive care aligned with your wishes.

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Alberta Spinal Cord Injury Education

SCI Alberta has a number of online courses for purchase, which include: infection control, skin care, personal care, obtaining employment, and much more.

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An SCI Guide for Personal Care Aides

Find out what your care aide needs to know to provide good care for you and to avoid secondary complications of SCI.

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BC Association of Community Response Networks

This site is designed to bring together professionals, caregivers and communities to find ways to keep vulnerable adults safe.

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BC Home and Community Care Clinic Contact and Self-Referral Information

Find contact information for your local Home and Community Care office.

BC Hospice Palliative Care Association

Use this site to find out about hospice end of life care in your community, as well as grief supports.

604-267-7024

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BC Seniors Guide

Find out about services and resources for BC Seniors.

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Better at Home

Find out which services the Better at Home program offers to seniors in your community.

604 268-1312

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British Columbia Bereavement Checklist

Find out the legal steps you need to take to inform the government that a family member has died.

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Canada Revenue Agency – Payroll Deductions Online Calculator

Revenue Canada provides this easy to use online payroll deduction calculator that can be used by CSIL employers.

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Care & Company

This company provides personal care services, housekeeping, meal prep, and accompanied transportation using a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Serves Vancouver Island.

250 382-2328

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Care for a Lift

Find out more about services offered on the Sunshine Coast.

604 747-2273

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Choose to Move

Find out about active recreation for older adults.

604 875-4111 ext. 21787

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Community Living British Columbia

Delivering supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities, CLBC works to create choices about how adults live.

604 664-0101

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CONNECT

Offering rehab services and support, and a place to live for people at all levels of abilities, the programs are developed and guided by rehab professionals.

604 534-0705

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Cortree Disability Education Centre & Online Resources

When you or a family member is newly injured, there are sometimes more questions than answers. We’re here to help. We work with industry experts, health care pros, researchers, counsellors, ...

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CSIL – Hiring family members

This document by the Ministry of Health outlines policy guidelines for CSIL employers wanting to hire family members; click on the website link. You can use keyword search within the ...

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CSIL Expense Guidelines

Find out what the expense guidelines are for spending your CSIL funds.

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CSIL Guide – Choice in Supports for Independent Living Online Workbook

Use these online manuals to learn about CSIL, how to apply, and how to be successful with the program.

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CSIL on YouTube by SCI BC

In 2014, SCI BC invited Choices in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) specialist, Paul Gauthier, to present a series on about CSIL on our Peer Program’s monthly educational webinar. From ...

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Facing Disability

Facing Disability was specifically created to connect families and individuals who suddenly have to deal with a spinal cord injury to people in similar situations.

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Family Caregivers of British Columbia

This network can help if you are caring for a senior or someone with a disability, with resources, support and information aimed at the caregiver.

250 384-0408

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Family Support Institute

Directed by families, the organization provides information, training and province-wide networking to assist families of people with disabilities.

604 540-8374

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GF Strong Caregiving and Sex

This document will be useful for people whose partner is also a caregiver.

604 734-1313

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GF Strong Sexual Health Resources for Adolescents and their Parents

This document has more information on sexual health resources to help young adults understand their sexuality and help parents talk to their children about it.

604 734-1313

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GroundWork PG

Check out this snow clearing and yard maintenance service in Prince George.

236 601-5199

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Individualized Funding Resource Centre

Find out how you can get help applying to the Choices in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) program.

604 777-7576

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Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

This website has cross cultural mental health resources particularly for children, youth, and families.

604-875-2084

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List of Home Support Agencies in BC

This document contains a listing of Home Support Agencies in BC. It is not an exhaustive list, but will give you a place to start when looking for care.

Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Directory

Find out details about residential care facilities in BC.

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Lotsa Helping Hands

Find out about a private online community to connect family members.

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Ministry of Health – Choice in Supports for Independent Living

This provincial government site outlines the CSIL program with links to more information. You can access information about assessments and contacting the health authority. More information about applying to CSIL ...

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Ministry of Health – Home and Community Care Services

This guide, produced by the provincial government, outlines the options available for those who need homecare or assisted living in BC.

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Moving to BC Fact Sheet

This document contains information that is helpful in understanding the benefits available to people with disabilities who are moving to BC from another province.

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services

Provides private home health care and personal care services in many communities.

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Office of the Seniors’ Advocate BC

Find out about services for seniors in BC and read reports on how our province is meeting the needs of seniors.

250 952-3181

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Pants Up Easy

Find out about this device to get dressed more easily.

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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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Qualicare Home Care

Qualicare Family Homecare provides case management and homecare in several locations in BC.

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Recreational Respite

Find out about fee for service recreation and respite options.

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Rehab Tip Sheets

Find illustrated tips on wheelchair positioning, transfers, assisted lifts, etc.

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Right at Home

Find out about hiring staff for home care.

604 563-4663

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Seniors First BC

Find out about services for seniors in BC.

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Seniors Healthy Living Framework

This provincial government framework outlines ways to involve seniors as healthy and productive members of society.

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Seniors Services Society

This site lists a variety of organizations and businesses in the Lower Mainland and Victoria which offer food delivery services, volunteer shopping and meal delivery.

604 520-6621

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Seniors Serving Seniors

This is a volunteer program to assist seniors before, during and after a hospital stay in the Capital Region of Victoria.

250 413-3211

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Simplified Homecare

Simplified HomeCare helps people and their families bring healthcare into the home.

604 639-0523

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Spectrum Home and Family Care

Find out about this homecare company in the Kootenays.

250 265-3842

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Support Worker Central

Support Worker Central is a free job board that connects people with disabilities and support staff across British Columbia. The job board enables people with disabilities and their families to ...

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Supporting Sexual Health and Intimacy In Care Facilities: A Pocket Reference Guide

Clinicians can use this guide to find out more about the ethics of relationships for residents in long term care.

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Talking to your Children about Spinal Cord Injury: A Practical Guide for Families

Use this resource as a guide for talking to kids about spinal cord injury.

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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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