The British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society, or as more commonly known, BCANDS, is a provincial, not for profit, charitable society serving the unique and diverse health, disability and health resource needs of the Aboriginal population of British Columbia. BCANDS is a “stand alone” organization and the only organization of its type in Canada.
Indigenous Disability Canada (IDC)/BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) has a service to assist eligible Indigenous persons and families with disabilities in navigating and obtaining disability related benefits across Canada. The IDC National Indigenous Navigation Services (NINS) is free of charge and available in all parts of Canada. The NINS can be reached directly at 1-888-815-5511 (toll free) by asking for a NINS Navigator, by email at ninsadmin@bcands.bc.ca, or fill out the NINS Request for Services Form on their website (scroll down) at bcands.bc.ca
