Richmond The Rick Hansen Foundation was established as a Canadian charity in 1988 and has since been dedicated to Rick’s life-long goal of creating an inclusive world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential.
To enhance student opportunities for success by providing access to curriculum through the use of appropriate educational and communication technologies.
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SportAbility BC is a multi-sport society that ensures and facilitates opportunities in physical activity and sport. We enable all British Columbians who have a physical disability to enhance their quality of life by being active in their community, and beyond.
The office is available to help parents, self-advocates, professionals and members of the public locate current up-to-date information about Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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To enhance student opportunities for success by providing access to curriculum through the use of appropriate educational and communication technologies.
Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people with spinal cord injuries, and with related disabilities, adjust, adapt and thrive.
A non-profit organization with over 34 years of experience in the field of disabilities, providing individualized therapy and support services to children and youth in their homes and communities, specialized community living services and comprehensive vocational and support services for adults, and promoting successful community participation for individuals with disabilities.
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KPU Counselling provides confidential services to students on a range of issues, such as:
- Adjustment to post-secondary studies
- Anxiety, depression, and grief
- Addiction
- Stress management
Our Mission is to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities opportunities to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences.
Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides assistive technology resources to make learning and working environments usable for people with disabilities throughout British Columbia.
In collaboration with persons with disabilities, post-secondary institutions, employers, community organizations, and our funding partners, ATBC offers a wide range of individualized, centrally coordinated technology services including assessments, assistive equipment, training, and consultation to enable persons with disabilities to achieve their educational and employment goals.
KPU promotes a barrier-free environment that facilitates equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. KPU works to provide physical, academic, and social access for students with disabilities by increasing the capacity to eliminate physical, course and program, policy, information, technological, and attitudinal barriers.
Realwheels is a professional theatre company based in Vancouver with a mission to create and produce world-class performances that deepen the audience’s understanding of the disability experience.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy and research.
BC Association for Individualized Technology and Supports for People with Disabilities (BCITS) works with people who have severe physical disabilities and helps them to live as well and as independently as possible.
The Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is not-for-profit, disability-led and community-based, providing service to entire communities on disability issues.
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The Developmental Disabilities Association is a community living agency that provides over 50 community-based programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in Vancouver and Richmond.
