These resources can assist newcomers with disabilities.
- AssistList
AssistList is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help Greater Vancouver residents buy, sell and donate home health medical equipment such as mobility and adaptive aids.
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind
The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. Get your CNIB card which can be used as proof of disability for some government programs and tax benefits. It may also entitle you to some concessions from governments and community partners, such as free or discounted transit passes, free or discounted air, train, and bus fares for you or your sighted guide, free or discounted events and attractions admissions for you or your sighted guide and additional accessibility services from banks and other businesses.
- Choice in Supports for Independent Living
Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) is a self-directed option for eligible home support clients. CSIL clients receive funds directly from their local health authority to purchase their own home support services.
- Open Door Group
The province’s largest not-for-profit employment services provider, their mission is opening doors to lifelong learning and career success.
- Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society provides a broad spectrum of programs and services which includes Government-funded free employment programs, Settlement Services, Language Services, Social Programs, and Housing Services. Their services assist new immigrants, seniors, farm workers, women, and youth.
The Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants (Career Paths/CPSI) program is an employment and skills upgrading program for internationally trained skilled immigrants.
- Spinal Cord Injury BC – Info Centre
Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Info Centre is your go-to hub of information related to living well with a spinal cord injury or related physical disability in British Columbia.
- The Right Fit
Metro Vancouver
The Right Fit Project helps connect people who need wheelchair-accessible housing with affordable homes and independent living supports in Metro Vancouver. The program works to make it easier for people to find housing that meets their accessibility needs.
- WorkBC Assistive Technology Services
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services provides assistive technology or support to individuals with disabilities to assist them to gain and sustain employment or community attachment.
Webinar — Join Marketing Manager Nate Toevs for a half-hour webinar on assistive technology and ergonomics every Wednesday from 12:30 pm -1 pm. Find more information here.
- WorkBC Employment Services
Access employment services including job search resources, skills assessment, training, work experience placement, and online services.
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