Provides impartial assistance to any person or organization having an issue or complaint with WorkSafeBC. Hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Advocates for universal access to effective treatment for all children diagnosed with autism. Also provides information about setting up a Lovaas Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) intervention treatment program for autism. Volunteer organization of parents an...

Provides information and referral, advocacy information, and outreach to families with a child or family member who has an intellectual disability. Also offers assistance with transition and future planning, will and estate planning, development of personal su...

Provides opportunities for families with a member with a disability to connect with other families in social and recreational activities. Also runs workshops, a support group, and an advocacy committee for inclusion. Offers a weekly newsletter and family suppo...

Offers a wide range of resources to families relating to parenting a youth, child, or adult with a disability, providing information on respite care, advocacy support, transition planning, as well as facilitated support/education groups and workshops.

Works to reduce the physical suffering and mental anguish of people who suffer from fibromyalgia, while increasing public awareness of the condition. Provides support groups and one-on-one programs in the Lower Mainland. With $10 annual membership, provides ad...

A volunteer-based foundation serving patients and families affected by Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), Multi-focal Motor Neuropathy (MMN), and variants. Provides patient-to-patient support, advocacy, sup...

Provides adult concussion services to individuals ages 18 and up with a diagnosis of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) less than one year ago; clients must live within the Vancouver Coastal Health area of service. Offers a Group Education Sessio...

Rehabilitation centre providing inpatient and centralized services to clients and patients throughout BC and the Yukon. Provides care in five specific areas: acquired brain injury, adolescent and young adult, spinal cord injury, arthritis, and neuromusculoskel...

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. See https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v...

Integrated centre offers a "one-stop-shop" for families looking for support, and provides a wide range of programs and services for children, youth, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Also offers clinics, labs, classrooms, and r...

Advocates for people with developmental disabilities, and for their families. Operates a toll-free Advocacy Line that allows people to connect directly to an advocate. Acts as a resource for local associations throughout BC that provide educational workshops, ...

Provides information and support to empower people with physical disabilities who access Community Support In Living (CSIL) individualized funding to effectively manage their services. Provides payroll services and recruitment facilitation services for a fee. ...

Provides support to families with infants from birth to three years old who have, or are at risk for, developmental delay. Consultants support the parent-child relationship and assist parents in understanding and responding to their baby's needs. Services incl...

Supports parents whose children, up to age three, are developmentally delayed or at risk of being so. Provides home visits, workshops, and opportunities to meet other parents. Assists the family in planning activities that encourage development in physical, in...

Family-centred program for children from birth to age three who 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 assessment, gross motor ...

Provides in-home consultation to families with children under the age of three who are at risk for, or already have, a developmental delay due to causes such as premature birth, disability, illness, and injury. Home visits assist the family to plan learning ac...

Provides information and referral, advocacy, and public education for people with disabilities, and for their families and caregivers. Advocates assist with accessing programs and services, including help with completing forms. Computer/internet access is open...

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.

Offers services to families with children or youth who have, or may have, complex neurobehavioural support needs such as those associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Services include information and referral during the diagnostic process, and ...

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, ...

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. See https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v...

Provides Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (EIBI) to school-aged children and youth, and adult services to individuals who have an autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability. Services include behaviour consultation; workshops for parents, car...

Provides information, resources, and programs to promote the education, social development, legal rights, and well-being of people with learning disabilities. Has chapters in Surrey, Vernon, Victoria, and Williams Lake. Annual membership is $15 and includes su...

Volunteer-facilitated support group offering Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) patients and their family members, caregivers, and friends the opportunity to discuss issues related to living with PLS. Virtual meetings are held by Zoom from 1:30 pm to 3 pm on the ...