Resources
Education
Going to College - A Resource for Teens with Disabilities
Communities
British Columbia Paraplegic Association (BCPA)
Canadian Disabled Individuals Association
The Canadian Abilities Foundation
To provide information, inspiration & opportunity for people with disabilities
Employment
BC Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance
BC Workinfonet
Disability Lens
The Disability Lens is a tool used to help persons with a disability to maintain a job without being bugged or harassed by their fellow colleagues.
Opportunities through Rehabilitation and Work Society
Frequently asked questions and facts on disability and employment
Persons with Disabilities Online
This website has some important employment resources for persons with disabilities. It includes guides to help find anti-discriminatory job opportunities as well as entrepreneurship.
The Self Employment Explorer
This online toolkit of resources and exercises was created to help youth with disabilities explore self employment as a career option. The Explorer contains self assessment worksheets, links to career resources, and extras for youth with disabilities to learn about entrepreneurship, and even get the first steps to launching a small business.
Housing
BC Housing
BC Housing is a provincial crown agency. You can find more about subsidized housing here.
Peer Support
British Columbia Paraplegic Association Peer Associates
You can find peer support in your area here.
For the Parent
Programs
At Home Program Medical Benefits Transition to Disability Assistance - FAQ (PDF)
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
A program by the government of Canada to assist persons with disabilities to achieve their employment goals
Recreation and Travel
BC Wheelchair Friendly Services
Wheelchair accessible recreational vehicles and boats!
TravelpoweR
Solutions for the senior traveler or persons with challenges and disabilities that may affect his or her freedom to travel independently
Support Groups
Girl Talk
For women with Spinal Cord injuries. Contact Alexis Chicoine at achicoine@ctv.ca
Rehab Rap
For person's completing rehab. Contact Brad Jacobsen at bjacobsen@bcpara.org
Hangin' Around
A social opportunity for men and women with any physical disability. Contact Teri Thorson at ttthorson@bcpara.org
ConnecTRA
For women and men with all physical disabilities