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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
Phoenix Human Services
The agency provides two streams of services both funded by different branches of the provincial government. More than half of our services are in the Child and Family Services stream and are entirely funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Within Child and Family Services, staffed by approximately 32 full and part-time counsellors, we offer the Family Development Program and the Mental Health Outreach Program. The second stream of services that we provide are the Community ... more...
The agency provides two streams of services both funded by different branches of the provincial government. More than half of our services are in the Child and Family Services stream and are entirely funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Within Child and Family Services, staffed by approximately 32 full and part-time counsellors, we offer the Family Development Program and the Mental Health Outreach Program. The second stream of services that we provide are the Community ... more...
1824 Store Street :: Dawn Roberts :: admin@phoenixhumanservices.org :: 250-383-4821
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
Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson's Centre
VEPC provides extensive support to people living with epilepsy, ranging from personal and family consultation, to workshops and information sessions to tutoring and music therapy.
VEPC provides extensive support to people living with epilepsy, ranging from personal and family consultation, to workshops and information sessions to tutoring and music therapy.
813 Darwin Avenue :: Lindsay Beal :: lbeal@vepc.bc.ca :: 250-475-6677
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Artworks
ArtWorks is for people who want to develop their artistic abilities. In this program, they learn new skills in a supported studio environment. They also participate in their community by exhibiting their art.
ArtWorks is for people who want to develop their artistic abilities. In this program, they learn new skills in a supported studio environment. They also participate in their community by exhibiting their art.
Suzanne Bessette :: sbessette@garthhomersociety.org :: 250-475-2270
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 ::
Beyond Graduation
The Beyond Graduation web site is an online resource and network designed to empower youth with disabilities by providing tools, information and resources needed to begin planning for a better future. It is a space for youth with ALL abilities to make new friends, explore interests and learn about options for the future. Whether you are a young person, parent, teacher, friend or someone looking to support a loved one on their journey to independent living - become an integral part of a much lar... more...
The Beyond Graduation web site is an online resource and network designed to empower youth with disabilities by providing tools, information and resources needed to begin planning for a better future. It is a space for youth with ALL abilities to make new friends, explore interests and learn about options for the future. Whether you are a young person, parent, teacher, friend or someone looking to support a loved one on their journey to independent living - become an integral part of a much lar... more...
info@planinstitute.ca :: 604-439-9566
Bridges to the Future
Bridges to the Future (Bridges) is a community-based resource program developed to support youth between the ages of 15 and 24 with physical disabilities. Some of the things we help with: * Preparation for Post-Secondary School * Pre-employment or employment opportunities and workshops * Volunteering * Life-skills development * Finances * Recreation * Transportation/Mobility * Social Networks * Housing issues * Application for Person With D... more...
Bridges to the Future (Bridges) is a community-based resource program developed to support youth between the ages of 15 and 24 with physical disabilities. Some of the things we help with: * Preparation for Post-Secondary School * Pre-employment or employment opportunities and workshops * Volunteering * Life-skills development * Finances * Recreation * Transportation/Mobility * Social Networks * Housing issues * Application for Person With D... more...
Nate Schwartz :: nate@bridgestothefuture.ca :: 250.595.0044 ext 112
Community Access Team (CAT)
CAT supports people who are interested in developing their independence in community through volunteering. Every day clients give back to their community in a meaningful way - whether by volunteering with seniors, clearing outdoor trails, or recycling for Africa. They gain new skills, confidence and pride in themselves and their communities.
CAT supports people who are interested in developing their independence in community through volunteering. Every day clients give back to their community in a meaningful way - whether by volunteering with seniors, clearing outdoor trails, or recycling for Africa. They gain new skills, confidence and pride in themselves and their communities.
Kevin Steeple :: ksteeple@garthhomersociety.org :: 250-475-2270
Discovery Program
Discovery is a day program for those with developmental disabilities, who also have difficulty expressing themselves. This team provides many opportunities for developing peoples' abilities for self-expression and making personal choices. Whether volunteering in the community or joining a musical activity, everyone gains from the fun, high energy activities in Discovery.
Discovery is a day program for those with developmental disabilities, who also have difficulty expressing themselves. This team provides many opportunities for developing peoples' abilities for self-expression and making personal choices. Whether volunteering in the community or joining a musical activity, everyone gains from the fun, high energy activities in Discovery.
Virve Hiltunen :: vhiltunen@garthhomersociety.org :: 250-475-2270
DREAMS Team
People with developmental disabilities who come to the DREAMS team like to be out in their community and want to learn to do more independently. They may need extra support to be safe and to do the things they want to do, to the extent that they are supported one-on-one.
People with developmental disabilities who come to the DREAMS team like to be out in their community and want to learn to do more independently. They may need extra support to be safe and to do the things they want to do, to the extent that they are supported one-on-one.
Rob Baker :: rbaker@garthhomersociety.org :: 250-475-2270
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
Nobody's Perfect
Group program supporting parents and positive parenting. 12 week program. Registration for next program starts April 1, 2013
Group program supporting parents and positive parenting. 12 week program. Registration for next program starts April 1, 2013
Penny Lane :: jarnott@need2.ca ::
STARR Program
People with developmental disabilities who come to STARR have an interest in being out in their community. Because of their behavioural or emotional support needs, they require some extra support to be safe and to do the things they want to do. Referrals are made through Community Living BC.
People with developmental disabilities who come to STARR have an interest in being out in their community. Because of their behavioural or emotional support needs, they require some extra support to be safe and to do the things they want to do. Referrals are made through Community Living BC.
BJ Webb :: bjwebb@garthhomersociety.org :: 250-475-2270
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