Agency |
Contact(s) |
Description |
ACT: Autism Community Training |
Address: 240 - 2250 Boundary Road, Burnaby, BC V5M 3Z3 Tel: 604-205-5467 Fax: 604-205-5345 |
We provide support and training to parents and professionals who have children and clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. |
Arbour Consulting |
Claudette Sandecki, Director and Behaviour Consultant Address: 141- 6200 McKay Ave., Box 397, Burnaby B.C. V5H 4M9 Tel: 604-522-5107 or 604-209-6239 |
Arbour Consulting provides holistic behaviour support to youth and adults with complex needs. Support plan development begins with functional assessment of challenging behaviour and interventions focus on building communication and social skills while decreasing challenging behaviour. |
BC Association for Community Living (BCACL) |
Coordinator: Tamara Kulusic Address: #300-30 East 6th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. Tel: 604-875-1119 Inclusive Education and Family Support |
BCACL is a provincial federation that advocates for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. We provide information, referral and training. |
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities |
Jane Dyson (Advocacy Access); Claire Walsh (Wellness & Disability Initiative) Address: 204 - 456 West Broadway, Vancouver BC V5Y 1R3 Tel: 604-875-0188 (General Reception); Advocacy Access: 604-872-1278 |
The BC Coalition of People with Disabilities (BCCPD) is a non-profit organization that represents people with all types of disabilities throughout BC. The BCCPD is an umbrella group - our membership includes individuals and groups from the communities of people who use wheelchairs, people with visual or hearing impairments, and people with hidden disabilities, mental health disabilities, learning disabilities and HIV/AIDS.
Our programs include: • Advocacy Access Program • AIDS & Disability Action Program • CARMA (Community and Residents Mentors Association) • Wellness & Disability Initiative • Health Literacy Network • Transition Magazine • Kids on the Block (Educational Puppet Troupe)
|
CAYA - Communication Assistance for Young Adults |
Jeff Riley Address: 105-1750 West 75th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2 Tel: 604-261-9450 *318 |
The Communication Assistance for Young Adults (CAYA) project is a one-year initiative of Special Education Technology BC (SET-BC) to serve adults between the ages of 19-27 who require alternative or augmentative communication (AAC) assistance. The project is designed to address the crucial transition period to adulthood for young people with severe communication disabilities. The goal of CAYA is to ensure that eligible individuals have access to the communication tools and professional support to enable them to create an adult life to the best of their abilities. |
Cerebral Palsy Association of BC |
Tammy van der Kamp Address: #102-317 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 1A7 Tel: 604-515-9455 Fax: 604-515-9466 |
Our organization is an independent, not-for-profit Association directed by a volunteer Board of Directors which includes those living with CP, parents of children and youths with CP, and interested community members. Today, we provide support, education and information to over 12,000 people across BC living with CP. Our knowledge center provides information and referral services, public education material on CP, a resource library containing books and videos concerning Cerebral Palsy that are useful to parents, professionals and those living with CP, a website with general information and resources, and a quarterly newsletter.
|
Community Living British Columbia |
Megan Tardif, Community Planning and Development Manager Address: Community Living Centre Delta/Richmond #120-10751 Shellbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 2W8 Tel: 604-660-2100
Carla Thiesen, Quality Service Manager Address: Quality Services Surrey/Delta/Richmond #200 - 8338 120th Street, Surrey, BC V2W 3N4 Tel: 604-501-3139 |
Children and adults with developmental disabilities, supported by their family and friends, will have the opportunities and supports needed to pursue their goals and participate as full and valued citizens in their communities. Your local Community Living Centre will be able to assist you with general information regarding CLBC services, connect you to generic resources in your community, and can also provide assistance to develop a comprehensive plan for your family member with a developmental disability. The Quality
Service office will assess your family member’s eligibility for service through Community Living BC and reviews and responds to individual support plans that are submitted for consideration.
|
Delta Community Living Society |
Mary-Lou McNabb 604-418-5056 Address: 1 - 3800 - 72nd Street, Delta, BC Tel: 604 946-9508 TTY: 604 946-9508 Fax: 604 940-9683 |
Provides residential, vocational, recreational and support services to adults and transitioning youths with intellectual disabilities and their families. |
Delta Family Alliance |
Mary-Lou McNabb Address: #1-3800 72nd St., Delta, BC V4K 3N2 Tel: 604-418-5056 Fax: 604-957-9567 |
Provides support and advocacy help to families through periodic meetings, workshops, information fairs, family potlucks and the Delta Family Support Loop. |
Developmental Disabilities Association |
Terry Schenkel, Assistant Director, Family Support & Advocacy Address: 100-3851 Shell Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2W2 Tel: 604-233-5433 Website: develop.bc.ca |
The Developmental Disabilities Association was formed in 1952 by a group of 12 parents who came together to advocate for their children. Today DDA services over 2000 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through our children and adult services departments. We offer 52 community based programs and services, including early intervention support, daycares, after school youth programs. Community life skills training, adult residences and employment services. |
Developmentally Challenged Youth Basketball Association |
Ann Carr Tel: 604-228-9527 |
The DCY Basketball Association promotes and supports the development of basketball programs for youth with developmental challenges in BC. |
The Disability Foundation |
Suite 207 - 3077 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3J9 Tel: 604-688-6464 Fax: 604-688-6463 |
Created through the initiative of quadriplegic Sam Sullivan, the Disability Foundation's six affiliated societies are: BC Mobility Opportunities Society, ConnecTra Society, Disabled Independent Gardeners Association, Disabled Sailing Association, Tetra Society of North America and Vancouver Adapted Music Society. |
Disability Resource Centre |
Ella Huang Address: 160-5726 Minoru Blvd. Richmond, BC V6X 2A9 Tel: 604-232-2404 |
The Disability Resource Centre, a program of the Richmond Committee on Disability, is a service-providing Centre offering specialized information and networking services pertaining to disability and accessibility issues. We support self-determination concept for people with disabilities to take control of their own lives, through making informed decisions, nurturing peer support, and establishing a strong support network. |
Family Support Institute |
Angela Clancy, Executive Director Address: #300 - 30 East 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 4P4 Tel: 604-875-1119 |
FSI offers support to families faced with the extraordinary challenges that come with having a family member with a disability. We provide networking opportunities, connections with other families, workshops and training, library resources and information and referral services. Our mandate is to remain non-judgmental and connect families by offering family to family support opportunities.
|
Kwantlen University College Access Programs for People with Disabilities |
Barbara Thomas-Bruzzese, Instructor Address: Richmond Campus, 8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, BC Tel: 604-599-2530 |
Kwantlen University College is a public post secondary institution that offers the following three full time programs for adults with disabilities: Career Awareness, Job Preparation and Vocational Skills Training. The programs include job-oriented classroom instruction and work experiences. The Vocational Skills Training Program offers options in Childcare Aide, Food Services Assistant and Clerical Assistant and provides entry-level skills training and work experiences related to those skills for individuals who are learning disabled. (The Light Warehousing Assistant and Building Service Worker Assistant options are under review. An
Automotive Assistant option is offered at the Surrey Campus). A Job Placement Service, through the Access Programs for People with Disabilities Department, is provided to Kwantlen students with disabilities who are job-ready but need assistance looking for work and support after employment. |
Mainstream Association for Proactive Community Living (MAPCL)
MAPCL - Richmond Lifeskills
MAPCL - Laurel Behaviour Support Services (LBSS) MAPCLís behaviour consultation service accepts referrals from government agencies or private contracts with families to support individuals of all ages. Please see the web-site or contact the Service Coordinator for more information. |
#240 - 4664 Lougheed Highway Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5 Tel: 604-299-4001
Program Supervisor: Tel: 604-299-4001 or Email:
Service Coordinator: Tel: 604-299-4001
|
Mainstream provides a range of services throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Interior. These services include: residential service, supported living, home-sharing, respite, day supports, life skills and behaviour consultation services. We customize our services to meet the unique needs of individuals and families.
Their Richmond Lifeskills program supports about 80 individuals. Participants are involved in activities and lesson plans aimed at helping them reach their goals. Lifeskills programs can help people improve their social, commun-ication and problem solving skills and learn other essential daily living skills such as public transportation and money management.
Their employees strive to connect people with their community. This learning leads to more social and community inclusion, and higher levels of independence and/or employment.
Their Group Lifeskills program runs from Monday to Friday. Our Education Program is offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Services are funded by Community Living BC, Ministry of Children and Family Development or private contract.
Their About Us and Catalogue of Services brochures are available in Chinese. |
MNJ Consulting (changing to SHADE Consulting Ltd. effective April 1, 2006) |
Margaret Newbury Jones Address: 4089 Miller Street, Vancouver, BC V5N 3Z9 Tel: 604-251-8998 |
Social skills, life skills and sexuality education for people with disabilities and unique learning needs and the people who support them. |
Representation Agreement Resource Centre (RARC) |
Joanne Taylor, Executive Director Susanne Gray, Program Director Address: 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1X4 Tel: 604-408-7414 |
RARC is a non-government, charitable society to provide information and education on BC’s legal planning tools, the Representation Agreement and Enduring Power of Attorney. RARC offers Self-Help Kits to make Representation Agreements with basic powers and operates the Nidus eRegistry, an online registry for Representation Agreements and Enduring Powers of Attorney. |
Richmond School District |
7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B.C. V6Y 3E3 |
For assistance with transition planning, contact your child’s resource teacher or counsellor.
|
The Richmond Society for Community Living |
Maria Glaze - RSCL Family Resource Coordinator 170 - 7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond BC V6Y 3Z5 Tel: 604-279-7040 Fax: 604-279-7048 Tel: 604-279-7057 |
RSCL provides community based programs and supports for children with special needs and adults who have a developmental disability. |
Richmond Society for Community Living Self Advocate’s Group |
Shelley Nessman, Jan Blackmer Murray Address: 170-7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, BC Tel: 604-279-7040 |
A group created by Self Advocates. We get together to support one another, have fun, plan events and talk about things that affect self advocates. |
Sirota’s Alchymy Martial Arts Centre |
Master Michael Sirota Address: #160 - 5640 Hollybridge Way, Richmond, BC V7C 4N3 Tel: 604-244-8842 |
Sirota’s Alchymy is a Martial Arts Centre offering programs for individuals living with various physical, emotional, psychological and neurological disorders and imbalances. Our vision is to promote personal transformation in all areas, via martial arts training. |
Special Olympics British Columbia (SOBC) |
Audrey Le (PR Coordinator) Adam Jedrzejek (Volunteer Coordinator) Cell: 604-506-6920 |
Founded in 1980, Special Olympics BC (SOBC) is a registered charitable organization, providing high-quality sports programs and competitions to meet the needs and interests of individuals with intellectual disabilities and enriching lives and celebrating personal achievement through positive sports experiences. Getting involved with Special Olympics BC is also an opportunity for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to: • Meet new friends. • Gain new skills for personal and professional development. • Share your knowledge. • Experience the satisfaction of helping others develop and succeed in sport and in life! |
STEPS Forward Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Society |
Tamara Hurtado Address: 890 Greenchain, Vancouver B.C. V5Z 3Z7 Tel: 604-782-1382 |
STEPS Forward is registered as a non-profit charitable organization. The mandate of the Board is to set up the infrastructure and advocate for access to university or college courses for adults with developmental disabilities. At least one student at each campus will have significant and/or multiple disabilities. Since 2001 STEPS Forward has supported students with intellectual disabilities at college or university in British Columbia. Students audit courses over a 4-5 year period and engage in a campus experience that is coherent with that of typical students. They do not go to separate or special classes. 'Inclusive' post-secondary education means that persons with intellectual disabilities attend regular classes and participate fully in campus life as individuals rather
than as a cohort. |
Triumph Vocational Services |
Jason Jang and Cynthia Abbott Address: #110 6651 Elmbridge Way, Richmond, BC V7C 5C2 Tel: 604-233-2215 and 604-233-2207 |
Triumph is a vocational program for people with disabilities funded by the provincial government. We offer a Pre-employment program that provides workshops and 1-to-1 coaching on Disability Management, Employability Skills and Workplace Readiness. The second program Triumph offers in Richmond is the Planning and Employment. Its' goal is to assist people into employment and provide training where needed. We also provide self-employment assistance and employment crisis help. |
Vela Microboard Association of British Columbia |
Linda Perry Address: 100-17564 56A Ave., Surrey, BC V3S 1G3 Tel: 604-575-2588 |
A microboard is a legal non-profit that is set up to support the needs of one individual. Vela’s board of directors and staff provide information and education for microboard development as well as ongoing hands on assistance to Vela Microboards throughout the Province. A Vela microboard comes out of the person-centered planning philosophy and is therefore created to serve the needs of one person. |
