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Explore Your Topic: Accessibility Resources

Our librarians have handpicked the most helpful resources on this topic from the Library collection and online.

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On The Web

Abilities.ca

A wealth of Canadian-based information on everything from Arts to Employment to Sexuality. Includes a directory of online Canadian resources on disability.

BC Housing: Information for Seniors

The Seniors’ Supportive Housing Program in BC provides housing and support services to older adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Program assists low-income British Columbians who are 55 years of age or older, and people of any age who have a disability or diminished ability.

CNIB: Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Research, information, and assistance for those with vision loss. Their library now includes many electronic books.

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)

Information about their programs and opportunities for those with autism spectral disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy, Downs’ Syndrome and many other developmental disabilities, and their caregivers.

Disability Alliance BC

Advocacy, programs, education, news, and links to other BC and Canadian resources. This organization supports people with all disabilities to live with dignity and independence and as equal and full participants in the community.

Government of BC Services for People with Disabilities

This is a critical resource for navigating disabled life in BC. It has the eligibility and application requirements for Disability Assistance. It has information about health, financial, and education services and supports. Additionally, there are resources for youth with developmental disabilities who are adapting to adult life. 

Government of Canada.
Accessibility Standards Canada.

Accessibility Standards Canada is the first federal organization majority-led by people with disabilities. It is the government’s leader in creating accessibility standards for federally-regulated entities and federal organizations. An innovative site loaded with up-to-date content, one of its many features is a list of published national accessibility standards as well as those under development and review.

Government of Canada.
Disability Benefits.

Information about, and application forms for, a range of federal disability benefits, including the Canada Disability Benefit, Canada Pension Plan disability benefits, Child Disability Benefit, Registered Disability Savings Plan, education funding for people with disabilities, disability benefits for veterans and much more.

Learning Disabilities Association of Canada

A national, non-profit volunteer organization that seeks to promote public awareness about learning disabilities through advocacy and education. Find informational resources about various learning disabilities, employment and education options for those with learning disabilities, and more.

Neil Squire Society

Assistive technology and innovative programs and services for those with physical disabilities.

North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC)

The NSDRC is the only organization on the North Shore that assists anyone, regardless of age, with any kind of disability. They connect people with special needs with programs and services that help them to live with dignity, freedom and joy.

Power to Be

A non-profit based out of Vancouver and Victoria that empowers youth, families, and adults with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers to access and enjoy nature.

posAbilities

A social services organization based out of Burnaby specializing in supporting people with developmental disabilities through life's transitions. They offer services in areas such as behaviour support, employment, home living, and community inclusion.

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