Provides workers in BC and their dependants with free independent advice, assistance, representation, training, and mentoring with respect to workers' compensation issues; operates independently of WorkSafeBC. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides assessment and care planning for patients with conditions that result in spasticity (including brain injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries) and provides recommendations for best treatment. The core rehab team consists ...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Offers in-depth reference and information, in person and via telephone or email. Hours are 12 noon to 4 pm Wednesday ...

Offers services to bridge the gap between refugee women with disabilities and the publicly available community programs and activities. This program is aimed at skilled immigrant and refugee women who self-identify as being disabled by a physical, mental, cogn...

Coordinates services for adults with developmental disabilities, adults with significant limitations in adaptive functioning and a diagnosis of either fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) or pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)/autism spectrum disorder (AS...

Family-centred program for children from birth to age three who live in Burnaby and have, or are at risk of having, a developmental delay. Supports parents to understand and respond to children's needs. Home-based services include home visits, developmental as...

Provides books and other material on loan to the public, as well as programs for children and adults, and free public computing and wireless access. Has bookable meeting spaces; call for details. Also provides in-depth reference and information on all subjects...

Self-help consumer organization dedicated to providing leadership for the blind and partially sighted to achieve their full potential through guidance, education, resources, and public awareness. Made up of persons who are blind, deafblind, visually challenged...

Association dedicated to assisting individuals who are deafblind to achieve the best quality of life possible. Recognizes the right of every individual with deafblindness to receive lifelong Intervention Services in order to ensure a safe, healthy living envir...

Provides positive public education about blindness in order to improve the social and employment opportunities of blind people. Also provides opportunities for blind people to meet for support, networking, mentorship, and self-improvement. Walking Proud Progra...

Provides free information, support, and referrals for managing hearing loss to North Shore residents. Support services also include public workshops and presentations on issues related to hard of hearing, and assistance with hearing aid technical issues. Also ...

Provides information and support for managing hearing loss, and also provides advocacy support and consultation for hearing accessibility in Metro Vancouver. Office hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8 am to 12 noon on Fridays. Call or email to boo...

Provides year-round sport, social, and recreation programs individuals with autism and their families, while promoting acceptance and inclusion through community engagement, autism awareness, and training initiatives across British Columbia. Office hours are 8...

Raises awareness about cerebral palsy and provides services to those affected by cerebral palsy. Offers financial assistance for the purchase of assistive devices, educational bursaries, special needs summer camp bursaries, workshops, a lending library, and re...

Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and families. Services for parents include information about child care and the child care subsidy, help finding child care, referral to community resources, and educational opportunities. Also...

Provides subsidies and operational support for quality low-cost child care at over 50 licensed child care facilities in communities across BC. Child care is for infants/toddlers under 36 months and children ages three to school-age. Parents pay no more than $2...

Supports people with intellectual disabilities to make presentations to the community in order to broaden public awareness and promote acceptance of diversity. Also offers a resource library, community development services, special events, and a recognition aw...

Offers public access to books, movies, and lendable technology like robots and telescopes. Services include computer and internet access, printing, scanning and faxing, digitization, and one-on-one reference help by phone, email, and video conference. Programs...

Provides education to promote awareness of, and advocate for, people with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions. Operating from a disability justice framework, uses an intersectional lens centering decolonization. Offers workshops on topics including d...

Library for literacy instructors, tutors, learners, researchers, community workers, and anyone interested in adult, youth, family, and community literacy. BC residents can borrow books free of charge. A library catalogue is available online; requested material...

Supports people with all disabilities to live with dignity and independence, and as equal and full participants in society, through direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research, and publications. Direct services include helping individuals apply...

Provides free information and advice over the phone about the Disability Tax Credit, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), trusts and estate planning, advocacy approaches, government benefit programs, and social network building. Advisors are family m...

Provides information to families and professionals, and develops and runs educational programs and services for individuals with Down syndrome. Offers speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, one-to-one math and reading programs, and mental wellness ...

Provides employers with free advice, assistance, representation, and education regarding Workers Compensation Act legislation, decisions, appeals, policies, and related matters. Operates independently of WorkSafe BC. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday ...

Provides support to families residing in Burnaby who have children and youth up to age 19 with complex developmental behavioural conditions (CDBC), including fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Key worker support services include training, education, and h...