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Access UVic!
Program description and goals: Access UVic! Is a non-profit society at the University of Victoria. It is dedicated to the full and equal participation of students with disabilities in all aspects of university life. They advocate for increased awareness, inclusion and accessibility both on campus and in society. Program information: A number of resources, programs and services are provided, specifically in the areas of academic accommodation, accessibility, on-campus housing, curriculum co... more...
Program description and goals: Access UVic! Is a non-profit society at the University of Victoria. It is dedicated to the full and equal participation of students with disabilities in all aspects of university life. They advocate for increased awareness, inclusion and accessibility both on campus and in society. Program information: A number of resources, programs and services are provided, specifically in the areas of academic accommodation, accessibility, on-campus housing, curriculum co... more...
Rose Mariana Robb :: execdirector@accessuvic.ca ::
Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia, Victoria Branch
The Disabled Sailing Association of B.C (DSABC) provides recreational, instructional and competitive sailing opportunities for children, youth and adults with various disabilities. They all sail to experience the elements and the job of being on the water and harnessing the wind. Program information: The sailing program operates between May and August, five days a week and weather permitting. D.S.A.B.C also has a basic cruising program utilizing a Sonar which is available year round. Progra... more...
The Disabled Sailing Association of B.C (DSABC) provides recreational, instructional and competitive sailing opportunities for children, youth and adults with various disabilities. They all sail to experience the elements and the job of being on the water and harnessing the wind. Program information: The sailing program operates between May and August, five days a week and weather permitting. D.S.A.B.C also has a basic cruising program utilizing a Sonar which is available year round. Progra... more...
1001 Maple Bank :: Bonnie Blacklock - coordinator of services :: dsa@rivonline.org :: 250-477-6314 fax: (250) 477 6046
Garth Homer Society
Program Description and Goals: The Garth Homer Society offers services for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. These services are designed to meet the needs of the adult. Five teams provide social and life skills programs, while a sixth team is responsible for employment training and placement. The Garth Homer Society believes that everyone has the right to participate fully in community, deserves to feel valued for who they are, gets to make informed choices about what happens i... more...
Program Description and Goals: The Garth Homer Society offers services for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. These services are designed to meet the needs of the adult. Five teams provide social and life skills programs, while a sixth team is responsible for employment training and placement. The Garth Homer Society believes that everyone has the right to participate fully in community, deserves to feel valued for who they are, gets to make informed choices about what happens i... more...
813 Darwin Avenue, Victoria B.C, V8X 2X7 :: http://www.garthhomersociety.org/contact.html :: 250-475-2270
Music Therapy at the Royal Conservatory of Music
Program Description and Goals: Dr. Johanne Brodeur offers music therapy lessons to children and youth with a variety of physical and developmental disabilities. Music Therapy is the skillful use of music as a therapeutic tool to restore, maintain and improve overall health. The nonverbal creative affective nature of music facilitates contact, learning, self-expression, communication and growth. This is an enjoyable and beneficial opportunity for youth engagement. “Music Therapy breaks thr... more...
Program Description and Goals: Dr. Johanne Brodeur offers music therapy lessons to children and youth with a variety of physical and developmental disabilities. Music Therapy is the skillful use of music as a therapeutic tool to restore, maintain and improve overall health. The nonverbal creative affective nature of music facilitates contact, learning, self-expression, communication and growth. This is an enjoyable and beneficial opportunity for youth engagement. “Music Therapy breaks thr... more...
900 Johnson Street, Victoria, B.C, V8V 3N4 :: Dr. Johanne Brodeur :: brodeur@vcm.bc.ca :: 386-5311 ext. 234
Power To Be - Adventure Therapy
Program description and goals: The Power to Be Adaptive Recreation Our mission is to provide outdoor recreation programs that enrich the lives of disadvantaged children, young adults, their families and the communities to which they belong. Program provides access to recreation for young people who are at-risk or living with a disability. They offer year-round inclusive programs that bring experiential education to life through encouraging trust, leadership and team working. Power To Be b... more...
Program description and goals: The Power to Be Adaptive Recreation Our mission is to provide outdoor recreation programs that enrich the lives of disadvantaged children, young adults, their families and the communities to which they belong. Program provides access to recreation for young people who are at-risk or living with a disability. They offer year-round inclusive programs that bring experiential education to life through encouraging trust, leadership and team working. Power To Be b... more...
1009 Langley Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1V7 :: info@powertobe.ca :: Tel: 250-385-2363 / 1-800-375-2363 Fax:
Recreation Integration Victoria
Recreation Integration provides socialization, life skills, and respite opportunities for people with disabilities through access to community-based leisure and recreation opportunities. RIV works with local parks and recreation departments to ensure there are inclusive leisure and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities in our community. Their vision is… “For everyone to have an equal opportunity to participate in our community. Feeling valued, and experiencing a sense of ... more...
Recreation Integration provides socialization, life skills, and respite opportunities for people with disabilities through access to community-based leisure and recreation opportunities. RIV works with local parks and recreation departments to ensure there are inclusive leisure and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities in our community. Their vision is… “For everyone to have an equal opportunity to participate in our community. Feeling valued, and experiencing a sense of ... more...
4135 Lambrick Way Victoria, B.C. V8N 5R3 :: Bonnie Blacklock - coordinator of services :: bblacklock@rivonline.org :: 250-477-6314 fax: (250) 477 6046
Special Olympics
Program Description and Goals: The Special Olympics is a volunteer, non-profit organization that provides sport, recreation training and competition to athletes with intellectual disabilities. They provide opportunities for athletes to develop social skills, cultivate friendships, strive for and achieve goals, as well as promoting sportsmanship and teamwork. Over 200 athletes participate in 15 programs. The Special Olympics has a dramatic impact on everyone involved – athletes, volunteers, co... more...
Program Description and Goals: The Special Olympics is a volunteer, non-profit organization that provides sport, recreation training and competition to athletes with intellectual disabilities. They provide opportunities for athletes to develop social skills, cultivate friendships, strive for and achieve goals, as well as promoting sportsmanship and teamwork. Over 200 athletes participate in 15 programs. The Special Olympics has a dramatic impact on everyone involved – athletes, volunteers, co... more...
Box 320148, 3651 Shelbourne Street Victoria, BC V8P 5S1 :: 250-298-7536
Programs
Best Buddies
Program Description and Goals: Best-Buddies is a non for profit society that is dedicated to enhancing communities by providing one-to-one friendships between individuals with intellectual disabilities and students. It is grounded in the belief that friendship is important to the development of all individuals. The Best Buddies program gives people with intellectual disabilities the chance to have experiences that most people take for granted - going for coffee, out to a movie, or simply enjoyi... more...
Program Description and Goals: Best-Buddies is a non for profit society that is dedicated to enhancing communities by providing one-to-one friendships between individuals with intellectual disabilities and students. It is grounded in the belief that friendship is important to the development of all individuals. The Best Buddies program gives people with intellectual disabilities the chance to have experiences that most people take for granted - going for coffee, out to a movie, or simply enjoyi... more...
Gemma Fraser :: uvic@bestbuddies.ca ::
Education Services
VEPC offers individualized, upbeat presentations about epilepsy and seizure management to students and staff. These age-appropriate sessions are available to all schools in Districts 61, 62 and 63. Programs for staff teach about correct seizure response and strategies to help students thrive. Our agency booklet ‘Epilepsy: Information for Educators’ provides staff with the practical information they need. Our classroom presentations for students are designed to help dispel the myths an... more...
VEPC offers individualized, upbeat presentations about epilepsy and seizure management to students and staff. These age-appropriate sessions are available to all schools in Districts 61, 62 and 63. Programs for staff teach about correct seizure response and strategies to help students thrive. Our agency booklet ‘Epilepsy: Information for Educators’ provides staff with the practical information they need. Our classroom presentations for students are designed to help dispel the myths an... more...
Lissa Zala :: lzala@vepc.bc.ca :: 250-475-6677
Integrated Swim
1975 Bee Street, Victoria BC V8R 5E6 Program Description and Goals: The Integrated Swim allows persons with special needs to enjoy the pool for free. Oak Bay Recreation Center believes in creating an inclusive and welcoming space for individuals with disabilities within the community. The admission fees are waved to assist with any financial barriers Program Information: The family/disabled change rooms are wheelchair accessible and there is a WISPA Lift to help with transferring while cha... more...
1975 Bee Street, Victoria BC V8R 5E6 Program Description and Goals: The Integrated Swim allows persons with special needs to enjoy the pool for free. Oak Bay Recreation Center believes in creating an inclusive and welcoming space for individuals with disabilities within the community. The admission fees are waved to assist with any financial barriers Program Information: The family/disabled change rooms are wheelchair accessible and there is a WISPA Lift to help with transferring while cha... more...
Aquatic Coordinator :: 150-595-7946
Tools for Success
Do you or your child wonder… • Why is school work so difficult? • How could school work become easier to do? The tutors in the Tools For Success program will help you • Identify learning challenges • Build on strengths • Develop learning strategies that are personal and effective Tutors work with children in small groups in a highly individualized. Weekly tutoring sessions involve a variety of approaches, and interactions, so that learning is a fun experience. SPACE IS L... more...
Do you or your child wonder… • Why is school work so difficult? • How could school work become easier to do? The tutors in the Tools For Success program will help you • Identify learning challenges • Build on strengths • Develop learning strategies that are personal and effective Tutors work with children in small groups in a highly individualized. Weekly tutoring sessions involve a variety of approaches, and interactions, so that learning is a fun experience. SPACE IS L... more...
Jennifer Morgan :: jmorgan@vepc.bc.ca :: 250-475-6677
tru2U Drop-in
A drop-in social group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited, Asexual and allies, for ages 25 and under. Every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm at Fairfield Gonzales Community Place http://goo.gl/maps/io2rB. Come drop by for some yummy snacks, important discussions, silly games and movie nights. Occasionally we have guest speakers and hold awesome workshops. This group is facilitated by two, queer, volunteers from the community
A drop-in social group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited, Asexual and allies, for ages 25 and under. Every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm at Fairfield Gonzales Community Place http://goo.gl/maps/io2rB. Come drop by for some yummy snacks, important discussions, silly games and movie nights. Occasionally we have guest speakers and hold awesome workshops. This group is facilitated by two, queer, volunteers from the community
Kelzey Shoup :: tru2U@southislandpridecentre.ca :: 250.514.7233
VOCYL (Victoria Opportunities for Community Youth Leadership)
VOCYL is a program that gives youth the chance to demonstrate and acquire leadership skills while creating a community that is inclusive for all. The program began in 2004 and is jointly supported by Community Living Victoria and CanAssist at the University of Victoria. Made up of youth from diverse backgrounds and different abilities, VOCYL's philosophy is that everyone has the right to belong - no matter their race, gender, size, age, religion, sexual orientation or ability. Youth from all ... more...
VOCYL is a program that gives youth the chance to demonstrate and acquire leadership skills while creating a community that is inclusive for all. The program began in 2004 and is jointly supported by Community Living Victoria and CanAssist at the University of Victoria. Made up of youth from diverse backgrounds and different abilities, VOCYL's philosophy is that everyone has the right to belong - no matter their race, gender, size, age, religion, sexual orientation or ability. Youth from all ... more...
Tracy Gill-Lemke :: tgill@clvic.ca :: 250-477-7231 ext. 241
