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Disability Organizations in BC

A list of organizations in BC that support people with disabilities, compiled by the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS).

British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)

Serving the unique and diverse disability and health resource/support service needs of Indigenous peoples living with a disability.

Spoon Theory

Developed in 2003 by writer Christine Miserandino, spoon theory is a self-pacing strategy for navigating daily activities while living with chronic illness.

Disability Alliance BC

Support for people with all disabilities, through direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.

BC Friendship Centres

Friendship Centres promote, develop, and deliver accessible, culturally-relevant programs and services for Indigenous peoples living in urban areas and away from home. Friendship Centres are a safe space for all members of the communities they serve.

Inclusion BC Resources

A federation working with partners to build community and to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and development disabilities, and their families by building awareness, inspiring action and advancing rights, responsibilities and social justice.

Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)

Support for families to secure the future for loved ones with disabilities.

BC Employment and Assistance Policy and Procedure Manual – Forms and Letters

A table of application forms and letter template samples for provincial government assistance.

Legal Support Services

A list of legal support resources compiled by the BCAAFC.

Contact Members of the Legislative Assembly

Contact Members of the Legislative Assembly to increase their awareness of disabilities, and people with disabilities.

Contact Municipalities

Contact Municipalities to increase their awareness of disabilities, and people with disabilities.