Persons with Disabilities Archives - Spinal Cord Injury BC

Access All: BBC Disability News and Mental Health

This BBC site has disability news, humour and information.

Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide

Check out these tips to make your events more accessible.

ALS Society

If you need to learn about ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) this site will provide resources, support and other information.

604-278-2257

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Amputee Coalition of BC Society

This site is as a free resource directory for amputee and disability-related information.

778 800-9823

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Arthritis Society of BC

This organization promotes and funds arthritis research-based solutions, education and community support for Canadians living with arthritis, including support groups in BC communities.

604-714-5550

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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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Brainstreams

This site provides extensive material on brain injury.

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Cerebral Palsy Association of BC

This association supports individuals, families, caregivers and others whose lives are touched by Cerebral Palsy.

604-408-9484

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Child Development Centres of BC

Find contact information for your nearest Child Development Centre.

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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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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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Creating an Accessible Emergency Response Plan: Guidelines for Federally Regulated Organizations

Find out how to create emergency plans that meet the needs of people with disabilities.

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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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Elections Canada Voting Access Information

Use this link to find out who can vote, where and how in federal elections. Voting information for people with disabilities is included.

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Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities

Find out more about how to prepare a building and its occupants for an emergency with regards to persons with disabilities.

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Emergency Planning – Info for Persons with Disabilities

Find emergency planning resources designed for people with disabilities.

Emergency Planning – Power Outages

When an emergency happens, power outages are not uncommon. The following links can help you and those you know prepare for outages.

Emergency Planning for Persons with Disabilities-Information for Organizations

These documents can assist emergency planners to develop and implement emergency plans for citizens who are more vulnerable.

Emergency Preparedness Links

An emergency is rarely predictable - which is why one should know what to do when it does happen.

Etiquette Tips Brochure – SCI BC

Find out some basic tips on disability etiquette.

604 324-3611

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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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GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada

Information about Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy for patients, medical professionals and families, as well as access to resources and supports.

647-560-6842

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Government of Canada’s Accessibility Resource Centre

This federal government site has a compilation of information relevant to people with disabilities, including housing, accessibility, employment, annual reports, and much more.

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Government of Canada’s Annual Reports on Disability Issues

These reports explore disability in Canada and usually focus on a specific aspect, such as seniors or accessibility.

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Guide Dog and Service Dog Certification

British Columbia’s Guide and Service Dog Act and regulation govern how guide and service dogs and their handlers are certified.

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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.

Med Sled

The Med Sled is designed to quickly and efficiently evacuate anyone with mobility issues from a multistorey building.

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Multiple Sclerosis Society

The society supports MS research and provides services and programs to enhance quality of life for people affected by MS.

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Muscular Dystrophy Association

This website has information and resources useful to anyone with muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular disorders in general.

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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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Northern Brain Injury Association

Brain injury services in Northern BC.

250 562-4673

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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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Parkinson Society BC

This organization exists to address the personal and social consequences of Parkinson's disease through education, community outreach, research, advocacy and awareness.

604-662-3240

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Peer Support for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Other Neuromuscular Disorders

Find out about peer support for people with disabilities other than SCI.

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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Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of BC

This organization has a wealth of information and resources to share with people affected by these conditions.

604-878-7000

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Spinalistips

Many people with spinal cord injury have become experts on their disability. They have been imaginative and inventive when it comes to the tools and tricks for facilitating everyday life. ...

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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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Stroke Recovery Association of BC

The Stroke Recovery Association of BC (SRABC) is a non-profit organization, which has been offering information and programs for stroke survivors, after they leave hospital since 1979.

604-688-3603

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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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WorkSafe BC

Find out about compensation after a workplace injury, as well as injury prevention.

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