Provides information on tax credits and deductions available for persons with disabilities, their supporting family members, and their caregivers. Topics include Disability Tax Credit (DTC), medical expenses, disability supports deduction, Child Disability Ben...

Helps qualified persons with disabilities to save for long-term financial security, and enables people receiving social assistance to protect their assets and income. Assists individuals with disabilities to apply for a Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and a Regist...

Provides one-on-one assistance people with disabilities to apply for, and appeal the denial of, provincial (PWD) and federal (Canada Pension Plan) disability benefits. Files back-taxes for people with provincial disability benefits and helps people with the Di...

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 services for Vancouver residents living with a print disability (visual impairment, learning disability, or physical disability that prevents the use of standard print) and/or mobility challenges that prevents a person from visiting the library for a ...

Provides books, ebooks, DVDs, audiobooks, CDs and other material for loan to the public, as well as programs, special events, and free classes for children, teens, and adults. Free public computing and wireless access are available at all locations. Multilingu...

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...

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...

Educational and cultural organization dedicated to enhancing the understanding of cinema and contemporary media. Provides film screenings, educational services, and resources that celebrate the art of cinema, further its study, and advance media literacy. Prov...

Community centre in downtown south Vancouver, open 9 am to 8 pm daily; general memberships are free. Provides daily low-cost meals: breakfast at 9 am to 11:30 am, lunch from 11:30 noon to 4:30 pm, and dinner from 4:30 pm to 7 pm; coffee, tea, and snacks are av...

Empowers, supports, connects, and encourages the inclusion and acceptance of the autism community in BC. Delivers programming in three areas: information and awareness, support, and education and training. Services include information and referral, support gro...

Works to advance the physical, economic, and social welfare of people with disabilities. Provides information and referral services, and provides leadership and advocacy to ensure access to public transportation. Nonprofit society.

Encourages the integration of people with disabilities into the creative and artistic life of Canadian communities. Supports and promotes artistic excellence among artists with disabilities working in a variety of disciplines. Develops and presents workshops, ...

A family-led charity dedicated to building inclusive communities for all citizens, without relying on government funding. Provides support by: helping people with disabilities build and maintain networks of healthy, supportive relationships to empower contribu...

Provides non-medicinal treatment for individuals living with mental health challenges using Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support. Therapy offers a medication-free alternative for individuals over the age of 13 seeking to normalize their th...

Enables Aboriginal children who require extra supports to be included in child care settings and communities. Designed to ensure cultural safety and cultural sensitivity for Aboriginal children and families. Supports children in the areas of physical, cognitiv...

Provides access and inclusion for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with a full range of programs and services under one roof. Services include hearing clinics, ASL interpreting, translation, captioning, plain language, employment counselling, seniors outreach, com...

Funds research, provides educational programming, and advocates for people living with arthritis. The Arthritis Answers Line provides basic information, emotional support, and referrals to local contacts and/or support groups. Provides Arthritis Camps during t...

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...

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...

Volunteer-facilitated support group offering ALS patients and their family members, caregivers, and friends the opportunity to discuss issues related to living with ALS. Meets virtually on Zoom from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on the last Wednesday of each month exce...

Provides ongoing outpatient assessment, intervention, consultation, and educational services to people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in BC. Physician referral required.

Provides rehabilitation services to adults who have sustained a brain injury. Uses an interdisciplinary approach in consultation with clients and their families; aims to develop each individual's physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities. Inpatient servi...

Provides equipment-related services to clinicians and consumers including rehab equipment comparison reports; consultation on equipment purchase; database of rehab equipment retailers; product testing for development of new equipment; and special equipment-rel...