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Transition and Community Services
for Learners with Diverse Abilities
~ 2019 ~
http://careerprograms.vsb.bc.ca/programs/pages/job-training.aspxVANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD Job Training Program, Career Programs, DLS 1580 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8 Tel: (604) 713-5060 Fax: (604) 713-5044 For additional information: Derek McQuillen Email: dmcquillen@vsb.bc.ca
- Job West ............................................................................................................12
Index - Leisure Services ..................................................................................................13
AT-BC ..................................................................................................................... 1 - Vocational Day Programs ...................................................................................13
Autism Community Training ................................................................................ 1 Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Team (DDMHT) ...........................14
Autism Information Service BC ............................................................................ 2 Diabetes Canada ...................................................................................................14
BACI's Employment services & Training ............................................................. 2 Disability Alliance BC ..........................................................................................15
BC Benefits .............................................................................................................. 3 Disability Foundation ...........................................................................................15
BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association ....................................................... 3 Disabled Skier’s Association Of BC ....................................................................16
BC Deaf Sports Federation .................................................................................... 3 Douglas College ....................................................................................................16
BC Epilepsy Society ............................................................................................... 4 - Basic Occupational Education.............................................................................16
- Career And Employment Preparation For Adults With Disability .......................17
BCIT Disability Resource Centre .......................................................................... 4 - Consumer And Job Preparation For Adults With Special Needs ...........................17
Burnaby Association For Community Inclusion ................................................. 5 - Customer Service And Cashier Training ..............................................................18
- Warehouse Training Program ............................................................................18
Burnaby Caprice Synchronized Swim Club ......................................................... 5 - Transitions Program...........................................................................................19
Canadian Chinese Autism Association Of BC ..................................................... 6 Down Syndrome Research Foundation ..............................................................19
Canucks Autism Network ...................................................................................... 6 Down Syndrome Society ......................................................................................20
Capilano University................................................................................................ 7 Employment Works Program ..............................................................................20
- Accessibility Services ............................................................................................ 7 Family Support Institute .......................................................................................21
- Education And Employment Access ...................................................................... 7
family WORKs ......................................................................................................21
Career & Employment Counsellors ...................................................................... 8
G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre .......................................................................22
CAYA...................................................................................................................... 8
HandyDart - TransLink ........................................................................................22
CBI Consultants ...................................................................................................... 9
Inclusion BC ..........................................................................................................22
Centre For Ability - Opportunities Fund .............................................................. 9
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ........................................................................23
Cerebral Palsy Association Of BC ....................................................................... 10
- 59BAccess Programs For People With Disabilities .....................................................23
City Of Vancouver - Equal Employment Opportunity Program ...................... 10 - 61BServices For Students With Disabilities ...............................................................24
Coast Mental Health – Culinary Skills training Program .................................. 11 Kudoz .....................................................................................................................24
Community Living BC ......................................................................................... 11 L’arche greater Vancouver ...................................................................................24
Community Living Society .................................................................................. 11 Ministry Of Children & Family Development (MCFD) ....................................25
Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) ................................................ 12 Ministry Of Social Development And Poverty Reduction ................................25
- Family Support & Advocacy Program ................................................................ 12 Multiple Sclerosis Society Of Canada .................................................................26Muscular Dystrophy Canada ............................................................................... 26 Vancouver Community College ...........................................................................39
Neil Squire Society ............................................................................................... 26 - Basic Education Department...............................................................................39
- Community And Career Education Department ..................................................40
Office Of The Advocate For Service Quality ..................................................... 27
- Disability Services ..............................................................................................41
Pacific Autism Family Network .......................................................................... 27 - Interpreting Services ............................................................................................42
Pacific Community Resources society ................................................................ 28 Vancouver Parent Transition Group ...................................................................42
Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre ............................................................ 28 Vancouver Parks Board – Access Services ..........................................................42
Pals Autism Society .............................................................................................. 29 Vancouver Resource Society For The Physically Disabled ...............................43
Plan Institute ......................................................................................................... 29 Variety – The Children’s Charity .........................................................................43
P.L.A.N. ................................................................................................................ 30 Vela Microboard Association Of BC ...................................................................44
POPARD .............................................................................................................. 30 Western Institute For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing .....................................44
posAbilities Association Of B.C. ......................................................................... 31 WorkBC Employment Services Centre ...............................................................45
Reach Parent Network ......................................................................................... 31 – Career Zone Youth Satellite, YWCA Metro Vancouver .......................................45
– Pacific Community Resources Society, Midtown .................................................45
Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation ................................................................... 32
SET BC .................................................................................................................. 32
SFU - Access For People With Disabilities ........................................................ 33
Sirota’s Alchymy- Martial Arts School ............................................................... 33
Spectrum Society For Community Living .......................................................... 34
Special Olympics BC ............................................................................................ 35
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of BC ......................................... 35
Spinal Cord Injury BC .......................................................................................... 36
Steps Forward ....................................................................................................... 36
Strive Living Society............................................................................................. 37
Tetra Society Of North America ......................................................................... 37
The Provincial Language Service ........................................................................ 37
Theatre Terrific ..................................................................................................... 38
Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada ........................................................ 38
UBC – Access And Diversity............................................................................... 38
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AT-BC Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides assistive technology resources
(Assistive Technology BC) to make learning and working environments usable for people with
disabilities throughout British Columbia.
Contact: Bruce Mesman,
Technology Consultant In collaboration with persons with disabilities, post-secondary
Tel: (604) 269-2228 institutions, employers, community organizations, and our funding
Email: bmesman@at-bc.ca partners, ATBC offers a wide range of coordinated technology services
including assessments, assistive equipment, training, and consultation to
General Enquiries: enable persons with disabilities to achieve their educational and
Tel: (604) 264-8295 employment goals.
Fax: (604) 263-2267
Email: info@at-bc.ca
Website: www.at-bc.ca
Autism Community Training Family Support ACT - Autism Community Training provides information and training that
(ACT) Organization supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families,
and the community professionals who support them.
Contact: Deborah Pugh,
Executive Director We have extensive free resources online:
Tel: (604) 205-5467 www.actcommunity.ca/information/transition-adult/
Fax: (604) 205-5345
For information resources on adults and employment (sourced
Email: info@actcommunity.ca internationally), often relevant across special needs, go to the Autism
Address: 2250 Boundary Rd, Information Database.
Burnaby, BC V5M 3Z3
Website: www.actcommunity.ca For free, professionally videos available online see:
www.actcommunity.ca/education/videos/
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Autism Information Service Family Support The Autism BC is a non-profit society of parents, professionals and other Free Not Not
BC Organization interested people working together to promote full community membership applicable applicable
membership for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Contact: Lindy Chau
(Mon,Tues and Wed) Services include: support, information and referral, lending library
Email: lchau@autismbc.ca education and training (e.g. BI workshop, awareness training) ,
community support groups, launch into life program, social events,
Contact: Stella Hui newsletter, tickets giveaway and volunteer opportunities.
(Thu, Fri and alternate Wed)
Email: shui@autismbc.ca
Toll Free: 1-888-437-0880
Tel: (604) 434-0880
Fax: (604) 434-0801
Email: info@autismbc.ca
Address: 3688 Cessna Dr,
Richmond BC V6B 1C7
Website: www.autismbc.ca
BACI's Employment services BACI’s Employment Services & Training is a service that focuses on
& Training empowering adults with developmental disabilities to attain their
(BEST) employment goals.
Contact: Raman Manhas, The employment specialists at BEST work closely with each candidate to
Manager discover their potential and connect them with employers.
Tel: (604) 299-5100
Email: BEST emphasizes on meeting employers’ business needs through positive
raman.manhas@gobaci.com and innovative employment solutions.
Website:
www.bestemployment.ca
http://gobaci.com
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BC Benefits Sources of BC Benefits ensures that adults with a mental or physical handicap Not Adults are Adults who
Funding receive money for rent, food, clothing and a spending allowance. applicable eligible for qualify
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/co BC Benefits receive
ntent/governments/about-the- In addition, benefits can provide medical insurance, dental and optical at age 18. benefits
bc-government/accessibility services, prescription drugs and medical equipment. for life but
Apply are
Make an appointment with the Adults on BC Benefits are eligible for a yearly bus pass and may be able several reviewed
Income Support Program to receive help with camp fees, moving expenses and emergency money. months annually.
nearest your home. before
Individuals who qualify are adults 18 years of age or older, with a mental turning 18.
Look in the Blue Pages under or physical impairment that: require a great deal of assistance or
Human Resources-Ministry Of- supervision to do daily tasks within a reasonable period of time; require
Income Support Programs. extra and continuous costs for transportation; require special diets or
other essential medical needs.
BC Blind Sports and http://www.bcblindsports.bc.ca
Recreation Association Address: #170 - 5055 Joyce Street, Vancouver BC V5R 6B2
Toll Free: 1-877-604-8638
Tel: (604) 325-8638
Email: info@bcblindsports.bc.ca
BC Deaf Sports Federation https://bcdeafsports.bc.ca
(BCDSF) Address: #4 - 320 Columbia St. New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6
Tel/Fax: (604) 526-5010
Email: info@bcdeafsports.bc.ca
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BC Epilepsy Society Educational – The Partners in Teaching program improves teachers’, caregivers’, and Free Year-round Approx.:
“Partners in students’ ability to address both the immediate physical health concerns, (all cost is ONE hour
Teaching” as well as the long-term psychological and social needs of young people borne by the
Tel: (604) 875-6704 living with epilepsy. The presentations, available in a variety of BC Epilepsy
Email: info@bcepilepsy.com formats, focus on facts and myths about epilepsy, how to recognize and Society)
Address: #2500 - 900 W 8th Ave, respond to a seizure, and a discussion on the psychosocial implications of
Vancouver BC V5Z 1E5 living with epilepsy. Each presentation includes free teachers’ kits for
all participants and each school district receives at least one
Website: www.bcepilepsy.com comprehensive library resource package available to all teachers and
adult leaders in that district. The goal of the program is to improve the
lives of children living with epilepsy, building a foundation of
understanding and support from peers in the classroom, and improving
the community’s ability to respond to the psychological and social needs
of children living with epilepsy, so that the children are better able to
maintain their self-confidence, self-esteem, and quality of life.
BCIT Disability Resource Student Services Provide resources, service, support, and assistance to students with Not Varies Varies
Centre disabilities in achieving their post-secondary education goals at British applicable
Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
Contact: Cheryl Sokol,
Vocational Rehabilitation
Specialist, DRC Coordinator
Tel: (604) 451-6705
Email: cheryl_sokol@bcit.ca
General Inquiries:
Tel: 604-451-6963
Fax: 604-432-8839
Website:
https://www.bcit.ca/drc
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Burnaby Association For Agency The Association offers a range of services for youth and adults including Varies Varies Varies
Community Inclusion Day Programs, Employment Services, Community Connectors, Lifeskills,
Outreach and many more.
Contact: Richard Faucher,
Co-Executive Director The Association’s programs offer a commitment to support individuals to
Tel: (604) 299-7851 actively participate as valued members of the community.
Email:
richard.faucher@gobaci.com All Programs are personalized to take into account every individual’s
goals and abilities. The focus can be education, recreation or volunteer
Contact: Heather Johnstone, activities in the community.
Senior Manager, Collaboration
and Service Design
Tel: (604) 366-9434
Email:
heather.johnstone@gobaci.com
Website: http://gobaci.com
Burnaby Caprice The Burnaby Caprice Synchronized Swimming Club offers recreational,
Synchronized Swim Club competitive, adaptive and a master’s programme.
Contact: Claudia Hein,
Tel: (778) 558-1562
Email: info@bcssc.org
Website: http://bcssc.org
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Canadian Chinese Autism Website: http://autismcanada.org Not Drop in. 1 hour &
Association Of BC applicable 45 minutes
Volunteer support groups in Cantonese, Mandarin and English languages Check
Contact: John Tsang, for families who have children with autism. calendar of
Vancouver Chinese Support events.
Group Coordinator
Tel: (604) 928-8289 Please
Email: contact
john_tsang2000@yahoo.ca John Tsang
for
meeting
time &
locations.
Canucks Autism Network Recreation Opportunities for families to enjoy community outings, sports, $25 family Varies Varies
(CAN) recreational, social and vocational programs membership
General Inquiries: Website Resources:
info@canucksautism.ca Become a member: https://www.canucksautism.ca/join-
us/become-a-member
Contact: Robbie Hsieh, Youth Programs (Ages 13-17):
Diversity and Inclusion https://www.canucksautism.ca/programs/youth
Coordinator Young Adults (Ages 18+):
Email: https://www.canucksautism.ca/programs/young-adult
robbie.hsieh@canucksautism.ca
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Capilano University University An advisor arranges support services to assist students with disabilities. N/A contact N/A
- Accessibility Services Reception
Students contemplating entering Capilano University should contact to book an
Reception and Inquiries: Reception to book an intake appointment up to 4 months ahead to intake
(604) 983-7526 arrange supports. appointme
nt up to 4
Contact: Cheryl Kramer, Advisor months
Tel: (604) 983-7504 ahead to
Fax: (604) 990-7902 arrange
Email: ckramer@capilanou.ca supports.
Capilano University University The Education and Employment Access program is designed to support Partial Full time – 8 months
- Education And Employment young adults, no longer in high school, who may have barriers to success tuition September
Access in education and employment. These barriers may include mental health applies to April
issues such as anxiety or depression and/or learning difficulties . Our
Contact: Kathy Moscrip, courses focus on developing the skills and strategies necessary to be an
Intake Coordinator for new independent learner in a university or employment setting. Through
students assessment, classroom work and individualized support students will
Tel: (604) 984-1711 explore career and education options, set goals and create a specific plan
Fax: (604)984-1718 to achieve them. Classes emphasize skills such as practical
Email: kmoscrip@capilanou.ca communication, resume writing, interviewing skills and student success
Address: 2055 Purcell Way, strategies. The second term includes a practicum in a sector of the
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5 student’s choice.
General Inquiry: Requirements for acceptance in the program are reading and writing
School of ACCESS comprehension at a grade 4/5 level, independent self-management skills
Email: awe@capilanou.ca and motivation to achieve goals. Students with either the Dogwood or
Website: Evergreen certificate are encouraged to apply. High school transcripts are
https://www.capilanou.ca not required.
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Career & Employment Career & Offers career counselling, referral to training and job search techniques
Counsellors Employment for persons who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf and blind.
(CNIB) Support
In addition, provides adaptive technology assessments for individuals in
Toll Free: 1-800-563-2642 order to determine appropriate technical aids for post-secondary
Reception: (604) 431-2121 schooling or employment.
(Career Dept.)
Serves unemployed Canadians, ages 16-64.
Contact: Henry Stuive,
Career Counsellor, Career & Employment Counsellors:
EPPD Service Provider currently two Counsellors (1-HRDC, 1 EPPD),
Tel: (604) 431-2104 and one Employment Placement Specialist
Fax: (604) 431-2199
Email: henry.stuive@cnib.ca
Address:
5055 Joyce St, Vancouver BC
V5R 6B2
CAYA CAYA provides service to all eligible adults aged 19 years and older who
Communication Assistance For require an augmentative/ alternative communication (AAC) system due
Young Adults to a severe communication disability, i.e. speech that is not functional for
daily communication.
Contact: Lois Turner,
Client Services manager The goal of CAYA is to ensure that eligible individuals have access to the
Tel: (604) 326-3503 communication tools and professional support to enable them to create
Email: lturner@cayabc.org an adult life to the best of their abilities.
General: (604) 326-3509
Email: support@cayabc.org
Website: www.cayabc.org
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CBI Consultants Self-Determination Creative Inclusive Supports for Families, Children, Adolescents, and Anytime
and Customized Adults.Help support participants to develop Self-Determination skills and
Contact: Chad Bouchard, Employment to use these skills for Customized Employment positions.
Self-Determination and Supports
mployment Coordinator
Tel: (604) 484-8900
Email:
chad@cbiconsultants.com
Website:
http://www.cbiconsultants.com
Centre For Ability - Employment The Centre for Ability offers a wide range of vocational and support Funded by Continuous maximum
Opportunities Fund Support services, including: financial sponsorship for vocational training that Service intake of 6
leads to employment, support with job search skills, employment- Canada months
Contact: Roxana Tatomir seeking assistance and on-the-job support.
Our clients’
Tel: (604) 630-3033 applications
Fax: (604) 630-3041 Contact the office for more information on programs.
for funding
Email: are being
roxana.tatomir@bc-cfa.org The Opportunities Fund Program (OPPS Fund) assists persons with
sent by case
disabilities to prepare for employment or self-employment and to
managers
Contact:: Rod Embree develop the skills necessary to maintain new employment. The
with Work BC
Tel: (604) 630-3037 Opportunities Fund can provide funding for up to six months of
or other
Email: rod.embree@bc-cfa.org vocational training, including tuition, travel costs and books or organizations
supplies. A wage subsidy may also be provided to qualifying employers who work
Contact: Sandy Liles to hire a person with a disability. with people
Tel: (604) 630-3038 with
Email: sandy.liles@vc-cfa.org We are unable to accept direct referrals from families, physicians or disabilities.
parents, we will answer the inquiries, provide information and guide to
immediate assistance: the clients in the right direction.
Ada Ng (604) 451-5511
www. centreforability.bc.ca
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Cerebral Palsy Association Of Family Support/ The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC: provides advocacy and information Free Start times Varies
BC Advocacy to adults and children with cerebral palsy and their families; educates the are
Organizations general public about the causes, treatment and prevention of cerebral ongoing
Contact: Carrie Torrans palsy; maintains a library, provides a free parent information kit and an and
Connector, Life Without Limits adult resource directory for adults with this disability; provides quarterly varying
Youth Navigator newsletter and frequent mail outs; holds monthly Family Support and
Tel: (604) 408-9784 Information Group.
Fax: (604) 408-9489
Email:supportworker@bccerebr We also have recreational programs such as yoga, dance, and art. The
alpalsy.com Youth without Limits Support Group is a group for youth and young
adults to talk about disability related topics such as sexuality and mental
Toll Free: 1-800-663-0004 health. We also have a Support Group that meets once a week to discuss
various topics.
www.bccerebralpalsy.com
Address: #330 - 409 Granville St.
Vancouver BC V6C 1T2
City Of Vancouver - Equal https://vancouver.ca/your-government/work-for-the-city-of-
Employment Opportunity vancouver.aspx
Program
Contact: Rajpal Kohli, Advisor
Tel: (604) 873-7709
Email:
rajpal.kohli@vancouver.ca
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Coast Mental Health – This innovative culinary program offers young people with barriers to
Culinary Skills training employment culinary skills training, life-coaching and paid work
Program experience to help them reach their potential.
Contact: Glen Lamont, Website: https://www.coastmentalhealth.com/culinary-training-
Program Coordinator program
Tel: 604-512-0628
Community Living BC Services to Adults Community Living BC (CLBC) is a provincial crown agency, mandated Varies Varies Varies
(CLBC) with under the Community Living Authority Act, that funds supports and
developmental services through service agencies for adults with developmental
Contact: Susan Fasse, disabilities and disabilities and their families in British Columbia.
CLBC Facilitator their families in
Tel: 604-660-3323 BC. CLBC is working to create communities where people with
Fax: 604-660-3325 developmental disabilities have more choices about how they live, work
Email: susan.fasse@gov.bc.ca and contribute.
General Inquiry: 604-664-0101
Email: info@communityliving.ca
Website:
www.communitylivingbc.ca
Community Living Society Community The CLS support team acts as a bridge for people with disability to make Funded
(CLS) Inclusion Services, new friends, learn the skills needed to get meaningful work, live more through
Vocational / independently and achieve personal goals. either CLBC
Contact: Roxanne Wiseman Employment (Community
Director of Quality & Innovation Services, Website: http://www.communitylivingsociety.ca Living British
Tel: (604) 517-2032 Residential Columbia) or
Email: Services, Fraser
rwiseman@communitylivingsoci Supported Living Health ABI
ety.ca Services, Home (Acquired
Sharing Services Brain Injury)
program
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Developmental Disabilities Other programs & The Developmental Disabilities Association is a community living agency None Referral by Continuous
Association (DDA) services that provides over 50 community-based programs and services to social
- Family Support & Advocacy children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in worker,
Program Vancouver and Richmond. We create extended networks of support, upon
invest in individual needs, and strive for an inclusive and safe community. available
General Inquiries: Over 1,600 individuals and families in the Vancouver and Richmond area opening
Tel: (604) 273-9778 are serviced by the Developmental Disabilities Association every year.
Fax: (604) 273-9770
Website: www.develop.bc.ca Youth in Transition:
Mr. Pierre Tardif: Coordinator
Contact: Terry Schenkel, (604) 301-2816 by referral from MCFD social worker Community
Assistant Director, Family Inclusion Services
Support Services
Tel: (604)233-5433 Ms. Kirsti Inglis: Assistant Director
Email: tschenkel@develop.bc.ca (604) 273-9778 by referral from Community Living BC Jobs West
Employment Services
Ms. Delia Meinhardt: Manager
(604) 732-7776 by referral from Community Living BC
Developmental Disabilities Customized Locates and facilitates employment for adults with developmental None Referral Not
Association (DDA) Employment disabilities and provides training and follow-up as required. through applicable
- Job West CLBC.
Services include: career assessment; skills/interests evaluation;
Contact: Rochelle Rezansoff, volunteer; work experience; paid employment, including on-site support.
Manager
Tel: (604) 732-7776 We are a subcontractor to multiple WorkBC Locations (Avia Employment
Fax: (604) 732-7841 Service – Richmond; YWCA-South, West, Downtown Career Zone).
Email:
rrezansoff@develop.bc.ca
Website: www.jobwest.ca
General Inquiries:
Tel: (604) 273-9778
Fax: (604) 273-9770
Website: www.develop.bc.ca
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Developmental Disabilities Social/ Recreation Offers inclusive out of school Recreation/Leisure opportunities for Youth Costs vary Varies by Ongoing
Association (DDA) & Adults with a Developmental Disability. Program
- Leisure Services
Leisure Challenge – An after school program for youth ages 13-19
Child & Family Services (ministry referral only)
Department
Holiday Options – Offers a wide range of vacation opportunities, includes
Contact: Leisure Services, staff support, available ONLY to those 19 years of age or older.
Manager Program runs June to August.
Tel: (604) 323-8370
Email: jlanz@develop.bc.ca For more information please email: holidayoptions@develop.bc.ca
Website: www.develop.bc.ca
General Association Inquiries:
Tel: (604) 273-9778
Fax (604) 273-9770
Website: www.develop.bc.ca
Developmental Disabilities Day Offers a variety of day program options at 5 sites, including continuing None Referral by Ongoing
Association (DDA) education volunteer work, recreation and leisure activities, community CLBC upon
- Vocational Day Programs access support and other opportunities to enhance social skills in Applicants or available
community settings. their families opening or
Contact: Kirsti Inglis, Assistant are fee for
Director Includes a Drop-In Centre for evenings/weekends. encouraged service.
Tel: 604-273-9778 to join the
Fax: 604-273-9770 Website: www.develop.bc.ca association.
Email: kinglis@develop.bc.ca Website:http://www.develop.bc.ca/programs/adult-services/#day-
programs
General Inquiries:
Tel: 604-273-9778
Fax: 604-273-9770
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Developmental Disabilities Funded program Provide individualized assessment, treatment and education for
Mental Health Team serving residents adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities and complex
(DDMHT) of Fraser Health. mental health needs. Offers psychiatric and behavioural assessment,
formerly known as the Island diagnosis, psychiatric treatment, clinical counselling, speech/language
Mental Health Support Team assessment, music or art therapy, therapies to deal with behavioural
(IMHST) disorders.
Contact: Donnis VanLoo Delivers one-to-one support at home or in hospital for people in crisis,
Tel: 778-918-7613 case management, educational, training, and consultative services, and
Fax: 604-918-7550 work in collaboration with existing community resources and support
Email: networks.
theresa.grech@fraserhealth.ca
Website:
http://www.viha.ca/mhas/locati
ons/victoria_gulf/community/im
hst.htm
Diabetes Canada Join us! To end diabetes.
(Vancouver Coastal Regional There are many ways you can help end diabetes.
office)
Learn how now.
Toll Free: 1-800-665-6526
Tel: 604-732-1331 Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact
Fax: 604-732-8444 us at info @ diabetes.ca or 1-800-BANTING (1-800-226-8464).
Email: info@diabetes.ca
Address: #360-1385 W 8th Ave,
Vancouver, BC V6H 3V9
Website: www.diabetes.ca
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Disability Alliance BC Support The Disability Alliance BC mission is to support people, with all Not Ongoing Ongoing
disabilities, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full applicable
Tel: (604) 875-0188 participants in the community. We champion issues impacting the lives
Email: of people with disabilities through our direct services, community
feedback@disabilityalliancebc.org partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.
Website:
www.disabilityalliancebc.org Disability advocacy for individuals and groups programs and projects that
respond to community need workshops and training that build
Advocacy Access Program: community capacity original publications in plain language collaborating
Tel: 604-872-1278 with a broad range of stakeholders. Provides training and emergency
1-800 663-1278 preparedness for people with disabilities audits to community
organizations, local government and businesses. Provides income tax
Emergency Preparedness filing assistance to provincial disability assistance recipients. The
Program: particular focus of this program is for individuals who have not filed for
Tel: 604-875-0188 multiple years. Assists people to apply for the Disability Tax Credit
Email: (DTC) and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.
karen@disabilityalliancebc.org
Tax AID DABC
Access RDSP
Disability Foundation The Disabled Sailing Association of BC (DSA-BC) operates eight specially Varies Varies Varies
designed Martin 16 sailboats and hosts between 800 and 1,000 sailing
(Sailing, etc.) experiences annually at Jericho and more from its affiliated branches.
Contact: Eric Molendyk Disabled sailing now plays a major role in the Summer Paralympics every
Tel: 604-688-6464 Ext. 117 four years.
Email:
eric@disabilityfoundation.org Website: http://www.disabledsailingbc.org/about.shtml
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Disabled Skier’s Association Social/ Recreation Offers adaptive ski and snowboard programs and instruction to people Membership Skiing Varies,
Of BC with any disability. Equipment provided with lessons at a nominal cost. fee: season depending
$48.00 on
DBA BC Adaptive Snowsports Also sponsors competitive skiing and other recreational activities for the volunteers program
disabled. $53.00
Contact: Corinne Risler, participants
Administrative and Finance Only volunteer positions.
Coordinator Fees vary
per program
Tel: (604) 333-3630
Email: info@bcadaptive.com
Website:
http://www.bcadaptive.com
Douglas College College Basic Occupational Education (100 & 200 Level) electronics and general Funding Continuous Self-paced
- Basic Occupational assembly, food services option, retail & business services option, light available for intake (average 10
warehouse training: most months)
Education
Designed for students with barriers to education or employment. students. Includes
(100 & 200 Level)
two work
This option teaches the skills necessary for entry level employment in the placements
Contact: Wendy Parry, Faculty
Tel: 604-527-5620 electronics industry and/or related mechanized and assembly industries.
Fax: 604-527-5684
Email: Website: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-
parryw@douglascollege.ca courses/faculties/child-family-community-studies/vocational-education-
and-skills-training/basic-occupational-education-program
Funding may be available for Douglas College programs (except
Consumer and Job Preparation Program). BC Benefits funding may
permit an application fee waiver. Please enquire for details.
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Douglas College College This program has been specially designed to assist people with barriers Tuition Fees: September 15 weeks
- Career And Employment to employment. $1740.00 and
Preparation For Adults With full semester January
Disability We'll show you how to identify a realistic achievable employment goad fee plus a
and develop a plan which will help you to reach that goal. Students will $32.00 Interview
Contact: Brittany Sully use their skills and abilities to choose a career and help build their self- application required
Tel: 604-527-5692 confidence to enter the work force or pursue further training. The fee for intake
Fax: 604-527-5095 program includes real-life, on-the job experience.
Email: ABESAP
bsullly@douglascollege.ca Website: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs- grant
Email: courses/faculties/child-family-community-studies/vocational-education- available for
lowndesd@douglascollege.ca and-skills-training/career-and-employment-program eligible
students.
Funding may be available for Douglas College programs (except
Consumer and Job Preparation Program). BC Benefits funding may
permit an application fee waiver. Please enquire for details.
Douglas College College This program is designed for students with intellectual disabilities who Tuition Fees: September Self-paced
- Consumer And Job want to learn the personal, social and work skills needed to get and keep N/A program
Preparation For Adults With a job and to use community services. Students assess their interests
and skills in class and try three different jobs at month-long work Funded by the Average
Special Needs Ministry for
placements. time is 12
Children and months.
Contact: Linda Delparte, Family
Instructor Students need to be referred by a social worker.
Development.
Tel: 604-527-5171 and Douglas
Fax: 604-527-5684 Website:https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs- College
courses/faculties/child-family-community-studies/vocational-education-
and-skills-training/consumer-and-job-prep Referrals to
the program
Funding may be available for Douglas College programs (except are made
Consumer and Job Preparation Program). BC Benefits funding may through this
permit an application fee waiver. Please enquire for details. Ministry.
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Douglas College College Designed for students with barriers to education or employment. Funding January 15 weeks
- Customer Service And available for and including
Cashier Training A 15 week program designed to prepare students for jobs in the most December practicum.
wholesale retail and customer service sectors. students.
Contact: Joy Conran, Faculty
Tel: 604-777-6164 Instruction includes classroom, lab and practicum components.
Fax: 604-777-6269
Email: Website: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-
conranj@douglascollege.ca courses/catalogue/programs/CNCSCT
Funding may be available for Douglas College programs (except
Consumer and Job Preparation Program). BC Benefits funding may
permit an application fee waiver. Please enquire for details.
Douglas College College Designed for students with barriers to education or employment. Funding January 14 weeks
- Warehouse Training A 14 week program designed to prepare students for jobs in warehouse available for and full time
Program work. most September including
A number of certificates are made available including: students. practicum.
Contact: Chris Gibson Forklift Operator
Tel: (604) 777-6063 First Aid Students will
Fax: (604) 777-6269 Transportation of Dangerous Goods require hard
Email: WHMIS hats and
gibsonc@douglascollege.ca steel toed
Website: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs- boots
courses/faculties/child-family-community-studies/vocational-education- (approximat
and-skills-training/warehouse-training e cost is
$100).
Funding may be available for Douglas College programs (except
Consumer and Job Preparation Program). BC Benefits funding may
permit an application fee waiver. Please enquire for details.
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PROGRAM DATE
Douglas College College Designed for students with barriers to education or employment. The Funding Continuous 16 weeks
- Transitions Program Transition to Work Program is effective for students leaving the public available for intake Includes 11
school system and those looking to re-enter the workforce. The program most weeks of
will assist students to gain employment skills and add work experience to students. work
Contact: Irina Tzoneva,
their resume. CAVE Youth Employment Resource Centre experience
Instructor, Faculty of Child,
placements
Family and Community Studies
Website: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs- .
Tel: 604-777-6110
Fax: 604-777-6269 courses/faculties/child-family-community-studies/vocational-education-
Email: and-skills-training/transitions-program
tzonevai@douglascollege.ca
Funding may be available for Douglas College programs (except
Consumer and Job Preparation Program). BC Benefits funding may
permit an application fee waiver. Please enquire for details.
Down Syndrome Research Reading and Three post-secondary programs for Age 18+ small groups of 8 one BC- RAC Plus is September 10 months
Foundation Communication certified teacher and one teaching assistant, speech therapist also works $4,500 year to June per year,
Plus with groups. Each program has different focus including improved each course
Budgeting/ is 2 years to
Contact: Patricia Hanbury, Budgeting and reading fluency, comprehension, writing, money math, budgeting, social
Money complete:
Direct of Programs and Services Money Math communication & community navigation skills, work readiness (specific
Math is Usually take
Tel: 604-444-3713 Social program descriptions found on website $1,950 year RAC plus
Email: pat@dsrf.org Communication (2 years)
and Navigation These programs are approved for tuition tax credits and use of SCAN is followed by
Fax: 604-431-9248 (SCAN) Registered Education Saving Plan funds. DSRF will issue a T2202A E tax $2,750 year or Budgeting /
Email: info@dsrf.org certificate. DSRF bursaries are available for students with Down SCAN/Money SCAN (2
syndrome. Math combo years)
Website: http://www.dsrf.org
$4,500
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PROGRAM DATE
Down Syndrome Society Family Support/ This is an organization of self-advocates, parents and professionals $30.00/year Not Ongoing
(The Lower Mainland) Advocacy interested in promoting opportunities for individuals with Down (family rate) applicable
Organization Syndrome.
Contact: Theresa Preston, Free for
LMDSS Office It supports families by promoting public awareness, networking with individuals
Tel: (604) 591-2722 other organizations and individuals, and lobbying for appropriate with Down
Fax: (604) 591-2730 educational, vocational and social opportunities. Syndrome
Email: info@lmdss.com
Website:
http://www.lmdss.com
Employment Works Program Pre- Employment The EWC program is a 12 week job readiness program for individuals FREE Cohort 6: 12 weeks
training for young ages 15-29 with ASD. Feb 19- May
adults with ASD 8, 2018
Contact: Rebecca Farnell Participants
Tel: 604 207 1980 ext 2027 who want to The program is designed for 2 days a week. The first being structure are
Cohort 7:
Email: work. learning provided by skilled facilitators at Pacific Autism Family Network. responsible June 11-Aug
rfarnell@pacificautismfamily.com The learning sessions are typically in the morning and last for 2.5 hours. for getting to 28, 2018
The second day is job sampling where the participants go into the PAFN on
Address: 3699 Cessna Drive, community and practice the skills they have learned with community program Cohort 8:
Richmond, BC V7B 1C7 partners. Each Cohort has 9 participants, 2 peer mentors, 2 facilitators days as well Sept 24-Dec
Website: and the program coordinator. as to the 11, 2018
www.pacificautismfamily.com community
partner sites.
20TYPE OF START
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PROGRAM DATE
Family Support Institute Family Support/ The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial non-profit None Not Not
Advocacy charitable society registered in 1985. FSI supports approximately 10,000 applicable applicable
Contact: Valerie Irving, Organizations families who have a family member with a disability each year.
Training Coordinator
Tel: (604) 540-8374 Ext 521 This support stems mainly from our large volunteer network of Resource
Email: virving@fsibc.com Parents (RP’s). Currently, FSI maintains a RP Network of over 250
volunteers, located in every region of the province, who support families
Toll Free: 1-800-441-5403 across BC by sharing experiences and expertise, connecting families with
one other, guiding families to supports and services in their communities
Website: and their regions.
http://www.familysupportbc.com
The volunteers are also involved in facilitating training and educational
sessions including building community capacity with specific a focus in
the areas of innovation and creative solutions. FSI’s supports and services
are free to any family. FSI is unique in Canada and is the only grass roots,
parent to parent support organization with a broad volunteer base. FSI is
not an advocacy organization. FSI believes that families are the experts,
and ultimately the strongest voice, when it comes to their children. We
support all families, with family members of all ages and all disabilities
including mental health challenges.
family WORKs FamilyWORKs is a provincial, not for profit, family-driven network that
hosts community conversations to empower and educate families about
Contact: Anne Millerd, employment. There are nine chapters province wide including
Facilitator, North Shore and Vancouver, Burnaby and the North Shore hosting monthly workshops on
Vancouver a variety of topics from "Choosing An Employment Agency” to "Post
Tel: (604) 644-9603 Secondary Options" .
Email: afmillerd@gmail.com
For additional information see the familyWORKs
Website: website https://familyworksbc.com.
https://familyworksbc.com.
21TYPE OF START
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FEES LENGTH
PROGRAM DATE
G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Employment Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellors provide one-to-one vocational Referral Continuous Varies
Centre Support rehabilitation counselling for people with spinal cord Injuries, arthritis, from family intake
neuromuscular diseases, acquired brain injury and stroke. physician
Main centre, Referral intake
office Individuals have the opportunity to explore interests, needs and values,
Tel: 604-734-1313 to establish realistic work goals and to formulate a career training plan.
604-737-6291
Fax: 604-730-7904 With young people, typically we assist them in their transition from high
Address: 4255 Laurel Street, school to post-secondary education. This might involve career
Vancouver BC V5Z 2G9 exploration and linking them with practical resources such as funding,
equipment, attendant care, etc.
Website:
http://www.vch.ca/Locations- We work on interdisciplinary teams that include, for example, social
Services/result?res_id=1277 workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists, so
the resources and expertise of all these people can be tapped, if needed.
Information on funding and referrals to other agencies are also provided.
HandyDart - TransLink Public transit HandyDART, door-to-door shared-ride service, makes going places easier. Varies - available
It uses specially-equipped vehicles designed to carry passengers with Website for 18 hours a
physical or cognitive disabilities who need assistance to use public fares and day
Tel: 604-953-3333
passes:
Website: transit. HandyDART's service provider (MVT Canadian Bus) operates
http://www.tr
www.translink.ca/en/rider- 338 buses via a centralized service center that is available 18 hours a day.
anslink.ca/en/
guide/accessible- We’ll pick you up at the outside door of your residence and drop you off Fares-and-
transit/handydart.aspx at the outside door of your destination. Passes/Single-
Fares.aspx
Inclusion BC Family Support/ Inclusion BC is a provincial federation whose members include people Not Not Not
Advocacy with developmental disabilities, families and community agencies. applicable applicable applicable
Contact: Advocacy Line Organizations Together we have led the movement away from institutions since 1955.
Phone: 1-844-488-4321 We are dedicated to advancing rights, promoting abilities and building
Email: awareness as we work to support full citizenship for all.
advocacy@inclusionbc.org
A Parent’s Handbook on Inclusive Education:
Website: www.inclusionbc.org http://inclusionbc.org/sites/default/files/WEBEducation_parent_manual
_2014_0.pdf
22TYPE OF START
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PROGRAM DATE
Kwantlen Polytechnic University The Access Programs for People with Disabilities Department (APPD) offers two Students pay September 10 months
University ten-month options for adults with a permanent disability or a combination of application
learning difficulties that hinder scholastic success. The goal of the programs is to and program
- Access Programs For People
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help students learn essential employment and academic skills, encourage
With Disabilities fees.
community engagement, and to identify and plan for further volunteer,
employment or educational opportunities. Through participation in university
Website: For many
classes and work experience opportunities, students learn about the
http://www.kpu.ca/aca/appd expectations of universities and entry-level employment. Students are prepared APPD
for further participation in the work-force, university and community. students,
Surrey Campus, financial
12666 - 72nd Ave. Surrey Work Exploration: The Work Exploration option provides information to support is
students about the role and responsibilities of a university and the basic available
Contact: Glenda Lagasse, Faculty
expectations of competitive entry-level work. Students will participate in classes through the
Tel: (604) 599-2530 and have the opportunity to explore a variety of work experiences. Work
Email: glenda.lagasse@kpu.ca provincial
Exploration students must take APPD 0021 and APPD 0041. The Work
Contact: Bryn Poirier, Adult
Exploration course, APPD 0021, runs from September to April. The Strategies for
Administrative Assistant Upgrading
Employment course, APPD 0041, runs in May and June. Students must
Tel: (604) 599-3095 VM: 3095 successfully complete both APPD 0021 and APPD 0041 in order to graduate. Grant
Email: bryn.poirier@kpu.ca (AUG).
Strategies for Employment: Successful completion of APPD 0021 (Work
Exploration) or APPD 0031 (Job Preparation) is required before taking this For more
course. Students will reflect on and integrate their experiences in APPD 0021 or information
Richmond Campus,
0031 in order to complete a portfolio and conduct an independent or supported on AUG, visit
8771 Lansdowne Rd. job search project. They will demonstrate essential skills on a monitored work
Contact: Pat Foreman, Faculty www.kpu.ca
experience.
Tel: (604) 599-3340 /awards/aug
Email: pat.foreman@kpu.ca Job Preparation: The Job Preparation option provides an opportunity for
students to enhance their understanding of the role and responsibilities of a
university student and the expectations of competitive entry-level
Langley Campus, work. Students will participate in classes and have the opportunity to explore a
variety of work experiences. Job Preparation students will investigate and
20901 Langley By-Pass
prepare for future work and academic opportunities. They will identify options
Contact: Nicola Soles, Chair
for involvement in campus, community and work settings. Students will built
Tel: (604) 599-2934 essential skills through a combination of employment-oriented classroom
Email: nicola.soles@kpu.ca instructions and monitored work experience. Job Preparation students must
take APPD 0031 and APPD 0041. Students must meet the learning outcomes for
both APPD 0031 and APPD 0041 in order to graduate.
23TYPE OF START
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PROGRAM DATE
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Kwantlen Polytechnic University promotes a barrier-free environment SSD services Continues Varies
University that facilitates equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. are cost-free Intake program to
- Services For Students With
61B
for students program
Disabilities Kwantlen works to provide physical, academic, and social access for
students with disabilities by increasing the capacity to eliminate physical,
Website: course and program, policy, information, technological, and attitudinal
http://www.kpu.ca/ssd barriers.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/defau
lt/files/downloads/booklet2590 Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) goal are for full and equal
0.pdf opportunity for students with disabilities to achieve their potential for
success as self-directed independent learners.
Contact: Trena Cheung, Advisor
Email: Faculty and staff in SSD are committed to creating and maintaining
trena.cheung@kwantlen.ca access to Kwantlen Polytechnic University courses and programs, student
Tel: 604-599-3233 employment, facilities, services and activities through arranging
Fax: 604-599-2731 reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and
services, training, funding, technical assistance, and guidance to students
with disabilities.
Kudoz Kudoz is an experience platform that is about experiencing adventure free
after high school and continuing the learning!
Contact: Janey Roh no waitlist
Kudoz is open to youth aged 16-18 and for adults 19+ that are eligible to for 19 year
Tel: (604) 862-5836 receive supports from CLBC. olds who are
Email: hello@kudoz.ca CLBC eligible
Website: www.kudoz.ca
https://app.kudoz.ca
L’arche greater Vancouver Housing L'Arche Greater Vancouver is a non-profit organization dedicated to Varies Ongoing Ongoing
creating homes and day programs in which people with and without
Contact: Annette Kuhn developmental disabilities live, work and discover faith together.
Tel: (604) 435-9544
Email: Website:http://www.larchevancouver.org
akuhn@larchevancouver.org
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