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  • British Columbia Association for Community Living

  • The BC Association for Community Living (BCACL) is a federation working with partners to build community and to enhance the lives of children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families by supporting abilities, promoting action and advancing rights, responsibilities and social justice.

  • Autism Today

  • Find out what's happening in Vancouver and beyond in the field of autism.

  • Set BC

  • SET-BC is a Ministry of Education Provincial Resource Program established to assist school districts in educating students whose access to the curriculum is restricted primarily due to the following disabilities:

    • physical disabilities or chronic health impairments
    • visual impairments
    • dependent handicaps
    • deafblindness
    • autism spectrum disorders
    • moderate to profound intellectual disabilities

    A) to lend assistive technologies (reading, writing, and communication tools) where required to ensure students' access to educational programs, and

    B) to assist school districts in providing the necessary training for students and educators in the use of these technologies

  • Canadian Paraplegic Society

  • We invite you to join us as we strive to create A World Without Barriers. The BC Paraplegic Association is very appreciative of the efforts of our supporters, members and volunteers. You make a difference in the lives of British Columbians with Spinal Cord Injuries.

  • Special Olmpics

  • Our Mission is to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities opportunities to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sports experiences.

  • Council of Canadians With Disabilities

  • CCD is a national human rights organization of people with disabilities working for an inclusive and accessible Canada.

    CCD's Priorities Include:

    • Disability-related supports
    • Poverty alleviation
    • Increased employment for persons with disabilities
    • Promotion of human rights
    • Ratification and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
    • Technology developed according to the principles of universal design
    • Air, rail, bus and marine transport that is accessible to persons with all types of disabilities

    CCD seeks to achieve these priorities through law reform, litigation, public education and dialogue with key decision-makers.

  • Persons With Disbailities On-line

  • This site provides access to services and information for persons with disabilities, family members, caregivers and all Canadians.

  • Vancouver Island Invisible Disability Association

  • This set of links explains the meanings of LD Pride and  Deaf Pride and offers you a chance to contribute your own definition in the What is LD Pride to you? section of the site. It also offers suggestions on how to increase LD Pride in your community.

  • Coalliation of People With Disabilities

  • Our mission is to support people, regardless of their disability, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in society.

    We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.

  • Newtworking Education and Training for Workers in Employment, Rehabilitation and Career Counselling

  • BC Career Development Association (BCCDA)
     BCCDA's mandate is to provide a central networking, education, and training service to develop the knowledge and skills of its members, thus enhancing their effectiveness for serving their clientele. BCCDA has an active board of directors and co-executive coordinators, comprising leaders in the career development community who are committed to serving members and career professionals throughout all regions of British Columbia.

  • National Centre for Learning Disabilities
  • Our Mission: To ensure that the nation's
    15 million children, adolescents, and adults
    with learning disabilities have every opportunity
    to succeed in school, work, and life.
  • Learning Disability Association of Canada

  • Since 1963, we have provided leadership and support to people with learning disabilities (LD), their parents, teachers and other professionals. Working with our network of provincial/territorial and local partners, we provide cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and tools you can use.

  • Learning Disability Association of Vancouver

  • This association was one of the founders of the Learning Disabilities Association of BC. The national headquarters, the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC), is located in Ottawa.

  • Canadian Abilities Foundation and Abilities Magazine

  • Learn about the important work of The Canadian Abilities Foundation (CAF) and Abilities Magazine.  Also, about our Board of Directors, CEO and Founder. CAF is a registered charity.  Donations are tax-deductible

  • National Educational Association of Disabled Students

  • The National Educational Association of Disabled Students is a consumer organization, with a mandate to encourage the self-empowerment of post-secondary students with disabilities. NEADS advocates for increased accessibility at all levels so that disabled students may gain equal access to college or university education, which is their right.

  • A Way With Words

  • Information on action taken by the Government of Canada and its partners to help persons with disabilities.

  • AHEAD Association on Higher Education and Disability

  • AHEAD is a professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education.

  • NCSET (National Center on Secondary Education and Transition)

  • The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) was established to create opportunities for youth with disabilities to achieve successful futures. NCSET provides technical assistance and disseminates information focused on four major areas of national significance for youth with disabilities and their families —

    • Providing students with disabilities with improved access and success in the secondary education curriculum.
    • Ensuring that students achieve positive postschool results in accessing postsecondary education, meaningful employment, independent living and participation in all aspects of community life.
    • Supporting student and family participation in educational and postschool decision making and planning.
    • Improving collaboration and system linkages at all levels through the development of broad-based partnerships and networks at the national, state, and local levels.
  • Institute For Community Inclusion

  • "For over forty years, our focus has been to figure out ways people with disabilities can participate in everyday activities and all aspects of the community," explains Bill Kiernan, director of ICI. "There is still the perception out there that people with disabilities cannot work, cannot move on to higher education, and in general are limited in their activities." ICI, now based at the University of Massachusetts Boston and Children's Hospital Boston, helps change that reality with a wide range of initiatives including: training, research, consultation, community outreach, and clinical and employment services.

  • Disablity Holiday Guide

  • Disability Holidays Guide has been specifically created to bring a choice of holiday opportunities to those living with special needs and mobility difficulties.

  • posAbilities

  • posAbilities (formerly known as Mainstream Association for Proactive Community Living) supports individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities. We offer a variety of community, residential and behaviour support services in the Lower Mainland and other parts of BC. Community integration and participation is the cornerstone of all of our services

  • Disability-Related Policy in Canada

  • This website will represent a unique collaboration between researchers and members of the disability community around Disability-Related Policy in Canada. Please take a look around the website. We believe you will find interesting information, valuable resources and the tools to engage in exciting and interactive dialogue about Disability-Related Policy in Canada.

  • Socail Security Disability and SSI Benefits

  • Applying for social security disability and SSI benefits, with or without an advocate can be difficult due to how long a claim may take and the high chance of being denied. But those who are denied disability can win benefits by utilizing the appeals process. To increase the chances of winning, applicants should learn about the system and file an appeal when a claim is denied.

  • GLADNET - Global information on disability issues

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    The Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network (GLADNET) brings together research centers, universities, enterprises, government departments, trade unions, and organizations of and for persons with disabilities. Our common goal is to advance competitive employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities.

  • North Shore Disability Resource Centre

  • The North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) provides programs and services based on the belief that all people are important to their community.

    We work to ensure that people with disabilities, along with their families and friends, can participate actively as members of the community. We are committed to working toward a community which is free of physical, financial and attitudinal barriers.

  • Starworks - Packaging and Assembly

  • Starworks is a social enterprise created to hire people with a developmental disability from the Vancouver area to perform light labour and assembly work. We employ over 50 on call workers in our 5000 square foot warehouse with the capacity to handle all types of work that requires high volume manual labour.

  • Independent Living

  • The Independent Living Institute (ILI) is a policy development center specializing in consumer-driven policies for disabled peoples' self-determination, self-respect and dignity.

    Stockhom, Sweden

     

  • Tourettes K - 12

  • Since its inception in 2004, K12 Academics has established itself in the education community by creating influential and valuable information for teachers, students, parents & districts officials involved in the K-12 education system. K12 Academics is committed to excellence, development and enlightenment. K12 Academics strives to present a wide spectrum of information related to education for its visitors, in addition to the entire general community. We promote the education system while serving the needs of all involved.

  • Polaris Employment BC

  • The mission of POLARIS Employment Services Society is to assist persons with a developmental disability to find and keep quality employment opportunities.

  • Drug3K Prescription Medication Encyclopedia

  • Drug3k - Online Drug Encyclopedia
    Featuring detailed information on prescription and medications including description, image drug, use, dosage, storage, precautions, and side effects.

  • Guide to Government of Canada Services for People with Disabilities

  • Persons with Disabilities Online's mission statement is:

    Through the use of information technology, to provide integrated access to information, programs and services for persons with disabilities, their families, their caregivers, service providers and all Canadians.

  • Sustainable Employment Network Inc.

  • Sustainable Employment Network Inc. (SENI) is committed to cross disabilities services throughout British Columbia. We help communities and business removes barriers to the employment of persons with disabilities, and promote best practices for employment and self-employment related programming.

  • Canadian Society for Social Development

  • The Canadian Society for Social Development (CSSD) is a federally incorporated nonprofit organization with charitable status. Our services are available online across Canada.

    Our mandate is:

    • to provide employment and skills training to persons facing challenges to employment: persons living with a disability, youth, stay-at-home parents, older workers, Aboriginal Peoples, and individuals living in rural areas;

      • and

    • to conduct research for the development of programs in the areas of entrepreneurship, leadership, and distance learning.
  • Speech Disorders

  • Speech, language and communication disorders affect a significant portion of the global population.From stammering to lisps, dyspraxia to dysarthia, a variety of speech disorders exist which make verbal communication difficult.

  • Autism BC

  • The Autism Society of British Columbia (ASBC) was started in 1975 and is a parent based and directed society providing support to individuals with autism and their families in British Columbia and Yukon.

  • Open Door Group

  • Open Door Group is a BC based non-profit organization with 14 locations throughout the province. They offer employment programs to persons with disabilitites. They also have self-employment and health and recreational programs. Services are free of charge as they are funded by the Ministry of Social Development, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Interior Health.

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