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Persons with Disabilities Resources
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- Adult Learning Development Association
- ALDA provides a comprehensive range of services and programs for adults and youth who have suspected or diagnosed learning disabilities. Find information and resources, referrals, pre-screening, diagnostic and counselling services, volunteer tutors, employment assistance, support groups and more.
Sponsored by: Adult Learning Development Association (ALDA) - B.C. Aboriginal Network on Disability Society
- BCANDS provides a variety of support services and resources to help B.C.'s Aboriginal people with disabilities, and others associated with the disabled. The Health Resource Centre lends resources to First Nations communities throughout B.C.
Sponsored by: B.C. Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) - BC Centre for Ability
- This non-profit organization provides programs and services to children, youth and adults with disabilities and their families. Programs and services include child development services, in-school support, family counselling, recreational programs and employment programs. Some services are available across B.C. Others are available only in the Lower Mainland.
Sponsored by: BC Centre for Ability - BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
- This cross-disability advocacy organization works to raise the public's awareness of disability issues. Services include individual and group advocacy and sharing of information and self-help skills. Advocacy Access Program for people with disabilities who need help to apply for benefits, appeal decisions, or who want to learn how to advocate for themselves.
Sponsored by: BC Coalition of People with Disabilities - BC Society of Training for Health and Employment Opportunities (THEO BC)
- An accredited non-profit organization offering training, education and job placement services to the mental health and disabled communities across much of B.C. Find details about application criteria and online application forms for continuing education, career exploration, supported education and the online community.
Sponsored by: BC Society of Training for Health and Employment Opportunities (THEO BC) - British Columbia Association of Professionals with Disabilities
- This non-profit association is dedicated to maximizing the inclusion, job retention and advancement of current and future professionals with disabilities. The organization provides a focus for addressing barriers and issues that hinder career development and for pursuing opportunities to attain and retain full workforce participation.
Sponsored by: British Columbia Association of Professionals with Disabilities - Canadian National Institute for the Blind
- Learn about the many services and programs CNIB offers in B.C. and the Yukon, including career and employment services. Volunteer opportunities are also available.
Sponsored by: Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - Canadian Paraplegic Association
- CPA provides services through its provincial divisions to people with spinal cord injuries. These services, offered at no charge to individuals and their families, include a peer support program and employment and education services. On the site find useful resources and links.
Sponsored by: Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA) - CARF - Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
- This independent, not-for-profit organization accredits rehabilitation and human services providers nationally and internationally on request of a facility or program. Request a printed list of accredited providers in your region or do an online search of accredited providers. Services include various rehabilitation services, one-stop career centres and employment services.
Sponsored by: Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) - Columbia Valley Employment Center
- This centre provides job search assistance, career counselling and free access for job seekers to postings of current job openings, computers, phones, fax and photocopier. The centre also offers pre-employment services for people with disabilities.
Sponsored by: Steele O'Neil and Associates Inc. - Cowichan disAbility Resource Centre
- The Cowichan disAbility Resource Centre provides a combination of group and individual career exploration and job search services. Also access information and referral services and use computers on-site.
Sponsored by: Cowichan Valley Independent Living Resource Centre Society - Disability Resource Centre - Richmond
- This not-profit, community-based resource centre offers specialized information, resources and programs to assist people with disabilities and chronic health problems to achieve greater independence. Navigating the Waters program supports the journey towards employment, self-employment and community participation.
Sponsored by: Richmond Committee on Disability - Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program - Social Development Canada (SDC)
- Designed to help people who receive a Canada Pension Plan disability benefit return to work. Learn who can benefit from this program, how to apply, and what services are provided for those who qualify.
- Diversity World Disability Network Newsletter
- This online newsletter offers articles on current employment issues and resources for people with disabilities and the organizations that support them. Read current articles, reports and profiles or explore archived articles. Subscribe at no charge.
Sponsored by: Diversity World - Employ-Ability (EA) Skills Development for Employment
- This 12-week program offers unique group and one-to-one learning opportunities for persons with physical disabilities, helping them develop employment skills. Participants can take the course in the classroom (B.C. centre is in Burnaby) or through long-distance learning technology. The program encompasses personal wellness, career development, job search skills and work experience.
Sponsored by: Neil Squire Society