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Vancouver School BoardJob Training ProgramCareer Programs, DLS1580 West BroadwayVancouver, B.C. V6J 5K8Tel: (604) 713-5237Fax:(604) 713-5044

Post Secondary Options ListFebruary 2012

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Table of Contents Post Secondary Options List — September 2010

ABC Learning Links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ALDA: Adult Learning Development Association. . . 2AT-BC (Assistive Technology). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Autism Society of BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2BACI Family Gathering Place BBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2BC Association for Community Living . . . . . . . . . . . 3BC Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BC Coalition of People with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . 4BC Special Olympics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BCIT Disability Resource Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion . . . . 5Burnaby Caprice Synchronized Swim Club. . . . . . . . 5Canadian Chinese Autism Association BC . . . . . . . . 5Canucks Autism Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Capilano University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Access to Work Program (formerly POST) . . . . 6Counselling Services: Learning Specialist . . . . . 6Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Disability Services Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Discover Employability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CAYA (Communication Ass. For Young Adults). . . . .7Centre for Ability, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Centre for Ability, Opportunities Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . .8Centre for Ability, Segwaye Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Cerebral Palsy Association of BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8CISS Community Integration Services Society . . . . 9City of Vancouver Equal Employment Opportunity. . .9CNIB Career & Employment Counsellors . . . . . . . . 9Community Living BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10Delta Community Living Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Developmental Disabilities Association . . . . . . . . . 11

Jobs West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Leisure Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Vocational Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Team. . . 12Disability Foundation (Sailing, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Disabled Skiers’ Association of BC . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Douglas College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Basic Occupational Ed. (Level 100)Electronic and General Assembly . . . . . . . 13Food Services Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Retail and Business Services Option . . . . . 14

Basic Occupational Ed. (Level 200)

Career and Employment Preparation . . . . . 15Transitions to Work Program (CEP II) . . . . 16Customer Service and Cashier Training . . 16Consumer and Job Preparation Program . . 17New Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Light Warehouse Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Douglas Park Community Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Down Syndrome Research Foundation . . . . . . . . 18Down Syndrome Society, Lower Mainland . . . . . . 18Family Support Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Fraserside Community Services Society . . . . . . . 19G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20George Pearson Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society . . . . 21Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Richmond Campus)

Career Awareness Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Job Preparation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Job Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Vocational Skills Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

L’ARCHE Greater Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Mainstream-Association for

Proactive Community Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Ministry of Children and Family Development

Simon Fraser East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Neil Squire Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24North Shore Connexions (North Shore Association for the Mentally Handicapped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Office of the Advocate for Service Quality –Services for People with Developmental Disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre . . . . . . . . 25PALS Autism School Adult Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Parent Support Group for Families of

Mentally Handicapped Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26P.L.A.N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Polaris Employment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26POPARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26POPFASD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26PosAbilities Association of BC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27RDK Career Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27REACH Parent Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Set BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Simply Computing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Sources Community Resource Centre. . . . . . . . . . 28Spectrum Society for Community Living . . . . . . . . 29Steps Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Tetra Society of North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Theatre Terrific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30UBC - Disability, Access and Diversity . . . . . . . . . 31Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation . . . . . . 31Vancouver Coastal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Vancouver Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

(City Centre Campus)Career Awareness Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Retail Food & Supermarket Careers. . . . . . . . . .33 Food Service Careers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Computer Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Reading and Writing for Everyday Use. . . . . . . .33 Managing your Money. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Clerical Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Vancouver Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34(King Edward Campus)

Interpreting and Braille Services . . . . . . . . . . . 34Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults Program . . . 34Visually Impaired Adults, Program for . . . . . . . 35

Vancouver Resource Society for Physically Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

VELA Microboard Association of BC . . . . . . . . . . 35Western Institute for the Deaf & Hard of

Hearing (WIDHH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36YWCA Career Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Additional Resource. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

For additional information please contact:Leanne Buckland - [email protected] McQuillen - [email protected]

Job Training ProgramDistrict Learning ServicesVancouver School Board1580 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 5K8Tel: 604-713-5237 P Fax: 604-713-5044


PROGRAM Type ofProgram

DESCRIPTION FEES START DATE LENGTH

ABC LEARNING LINKS (psycheducationalassessments)

Contact: Michael Scales Registered Psychologist Phone: 604-215-8537 Cell: 604-329-9847

ALDA: ADULT LEARNING DEVELOPMENTASSOCIATION

Contact: Director of Operations: D. McNea, Candace Burnet, Maria Dowa

Phone: 604-683-5554Fax: 604-683-2380Web: www.alda-bc.orgEmail: [email protected]

Start HereEmploymentAssistanceServices

Individualized job placement assistanceservice for adults and youth; explore tradeoptions and develop individualized tradestraining plan including work placementassistance; specializing in learningdisabilities/difficulties; diagnosticassessments available for programparticipants.

N/A Continuousintake

Self-paced

AT-BC (Assistive Technology BC)

Contact: Vince Tomassetti Phone: 604-264-8295 Fax: 604-263-2267

AUTISM SOCIETY OF BC

Contact: Lindy Chau (Mon, Tues and Wed)Stella Hui (Tues, Thurs and Fri)

Phone: 604-434-0880Fax: 604-434-0801Email: [email protected]

[email protected]: www.autism.bc.ca

FamilySupportOrganization

The Autism Society of BC is a non-profitsociety of parents, professionals andother interested people working togetherto promote full community membership forchildren and adults with Autism SpectrumDisorder. Services include: support,information and referral, advocacyguidance, a library and resource centre,workshops, family support groups andsocial events. Seminars, newsletter andvolunteer opportunities.

$5.00 (low income)$25.00 (family orprofessionals)$5.00 (adult client)

Not applicable Not applicable

BACI FAMILY GATHERING PLACE BBY

Contact: Sarah Baumbusch Phone: 604-292-1280 Email: [email protected]




BC ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING

Contact: Laurelee OlszowiecPhone: 604-777-9100 Ext 506Fax: 604-777-9394Email: [email protected]: http://www.bcacl.org

Contact: Faith Bodnar Phone: 604-777-9100 ext 506 Fax: 604-777-9394 Email: [email protected]

Contact: Karen DeLong Phone: 604-777-9100 ext 530 Email: [email protected]

FamilySupport/AdvocacyOrganizations

BCACL is a non-profit association thatadvocates for people with developmentaldisabilities and their families. Advocacy,workshops, publications, and resourcesare available on issues that relate toyouth and adults. The BCACLmembership is comprised of manyAssociations throughout BC that providevocational, residential and leisureprograms for people with developmentaldisabilities.

Some fees mayapply.


BC BENEFITS(Make an appointment with the IncomeSupport Program nearest your home. Look in the Blue Pages under HUMANRESOURCES-MINISTRY OF-Income Support Programs)

Those individuals who qualify are adults 18years of age or older, with a mental orphysical impairment that: require a great dealof assistance or supervision to do daily taskswithin a reasonable period of time; requireextra and continuous costs for transportation;require special diets or other essentialmedical needs.

Sources ofFunding

BC Benefits ensures that adults with amental or physical handicap receivemoney for rent, food, clothing and aspending allowance. In addition, benefitscan provide medical insurance, dentaland optical services, prescription drugsand medical equipment. Adults on BCBenefits are eligible for a yearly bus passand may be able to receive help withcamp fees, moving expenses andemergency money.

Not applicable Adults areeligible for BCBenefits at age18. Applyseveral monthsbefore turning18.

Adults whoqualify receivebenefits for lifebut arereviewedannually.




BC COALITION OF PEOPLE WITHDISABILITIES

Contact: Jane Dyson Phone: 604-872-1278 Email: [email protected]

Support Activities include:• experienced disability advocacy for

individuals and groups• programs and projects that respond to

community need• workshops and training that build

community capacity• original publications in plain language• collaborating with a broad range of

stakeholders• working to positively affect the lives of

people with disabilities

Not applicable Varies Ongoing

BC SPECIAL OLYMPICS (VANCOUVER) Contact: Pam Sywulych Phone: 604-263-6579 Email: [email protected]

BC SPECIAL OLYMPICS (PROVINCIAL) Phone: 604-737-3078

BC SPECIAL OLYMPICSContact: Anita Hui, Facilitator

Email: [email protected]

Contact: Nel & Nellie Kurta, Mentor andAthlete

Phone: 604-584-2334 Email: [email protected]

Support Special Olympics BC (SOBC) hasprovided high-quality sports programs andcompetitions to meet the needs andinterests of individuals with intellectualdisabilities, enrich lives, and celebratingpersonal achievement through positivesport experiences.

Special Olympics BC offers year-roundprograms in eighteen sports.

Not applicable Varies Ongoing

BCIT DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE

Contact: Cheryl Sokul, AdvisorPhone: 604-451-6705Fax:Email: [email protected]: www.bcit.ca/drc/stepbystep.shtml

Support A request for accommodation can bemade by:1. Contacting the DRC for an

appointment.2. Completing the Student Information

Form3. Bringing all relevant, current

documentation to the appointment.4. Meeting with the DRC Advisor to

review the documentation, the impacton studies, and the accommodationsBCIT may be able to provide.

Not applicable Varies Varies




BURNABY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITYINCLUSION

Contact: Richard FaucherPhone: 604-299-7851 Ext. 293Fax: 604-299-5921Email: [email protected]: www.bamh.org/contact.html

College The Association offers Day Programs.The Association’s Day program offers acommitment to support individuals toactively participate as valued members ofthe community. Day Programs arepersonalized to take into account everyindividual’s goals and abilities. The focuscan be education, recreation or volunteeractivities in the community.

Varies Varies Varies

BURNABY CAPRICE SYNCHRONIZED SWIMCLUB

Contact: Daryl Flueger Phone: 604-431-5432 Email: [email protected]

CANADIAN CHINESE AUTISMASSOCIATION OF BC

Contact: John Tsang, Support Group Coordinator Phone: 604-928-8289

Volunteer support groups in Cantonese,Mandarin and English languages forfamilies who have children with autism.

Not applicable Drop in. Checkcalendar ofevents.

Varies

CANUCKS AUTISM NETWORK (CAN)

Contact: Jodi Simkin, Executive DirectorEmail: [email protected]

Contact: Natalie Hagarty - Program Manager, Social and Vocational Programs Email: [email protected]

Contact: Emily Stuible - Coordinator Community Programs Phone: 604-685-4049 Fax: 604-685-4018

Recreation Opportunities for families to enjoycommunity outings, sports, recreational,social and vocation programs

$25 / Familymembership

Varies Varies




CAPILANO UNIVERSITYAccess to Work Program (formerly POST)Contact: Priscilla StanburyPhone: 604-986-1911 Ext 2583Fax: 604-984-1718Email: [email protected]: http://www.capilanou.ca/programs/

access/skills.html

UniversityThe Access to Work program is a 21

week program for students who needextra support to be successful in theworkplace. This tuition free programcombines 50% classroom learning timewith 50% time at work experience.

Tuition flexible October -March 21 weeks

CAPILANO UNIVERSITYAccess Work Experience Program

Contact: Kathy Moscrip Phone: 604-984-1711 Email: [email protected]

CAPILANO UNIVERSITYCounselling Services:

Learning Specialist

Contact: Alison Parry Phone: 604-984-4919 Fax: 604-990-7902 Email: [email protected]

UniversityThe specialist provides support servicesto students with learning disabilitiesand/or Attention Deficit Disorder.

N/A Student mustbe registered incollege.

N/A

CAPILANO UNIVERSITYDisability Services

Contact: Dr. Jan ShiellPhone: 604-990-7870Fax: 604-990-7902Email: [email protected]: www.capilanou.ca/student-services

/counselling/disabilityservices

University This service provides transition servicesto secondary school graduates enteringpost-secondary programs. Intake andclassroom arrangements will be made forstudents with disabilities.

N/A Continuousintake

10 months(Aug,-June)




CAPILANO UNIVERSITYDisability Services Advisor

Contact: Lucas FossPhone: 604-983-7504Fax: 604-990-7902Email: [email protected]

Web: www.capcollege.bc.ca/student-services/counselling/disabilityservices

University An advisor arranges support services toassist students with physical, visual,hearing, psychiatric and neurologicaldisabilities.

N/A StudentscontemplatingenteringCapilanoCollege shouldcontact Lucasas soon aspossible.

N/A

CAPILANO UNIVERSITYDiscover Employability Program

Contact: Kathy Moscrip Phone: 604-984-1711 Email: [email protected]

University Alternative Career Training providesyoung adults, who have delays inintellectual and adaptive functioning, withboth educational and practicalexperiences to learn about and preparefor work.

Tuition free September 8 months

CAYA (Communication Assistance forYoung Adults)

Contact: Jeff Riley Phone: 604-269-2210 Fax: 604-266-2463 Email: [email protected]

THE CENTRE FOR ABILITY

Contact: Roxana TatomirPhone: 604-630-3033Email: [email protected]

Contact: Sandy LilesEmail: [email protected]

Fax: 604-451-5651Web: www.centreforability.bc.ca

EmploymentSupport

The Centre for Ability offers a wide rangeof vocational and support services,including: vocational counselling; supportwith job search skills; employment-seeking assistance; on-the-job support. Contact the office for more information onprograms.

Referral from familyphysician, parents,and/or self.

Continuousintake

Varies




CENTRE FOR ABILITY - Opportunities Fund

Contact: Aaron WilsonCommunity Co-ordinator

Email: [email protected]: 604-630-3023

Contact: Irene McElroyCommunity Co-ordinator

Email: [email protected]: 604-451-5511 Ext. 367

Web: www.centreforability.bc.ca/?page=26

The Opportunities Fund Program (OPPSFund) assists persons with disabilities toprepare for employment or self employmentand to develop the skills necessary tomaintain new employment.For person’s with disabilities the OPPSFund:1. Provides an opportunity to

acquire valuable work skills andexperience

2. Improves your competitivenessin today’s labour market byproviding an incentive toemployers to hire you

3. Provides accommodations youmay need to access theworkplace and perform yourduties


Continuousintake

Varies

CENTRE FOR ABILITY - SEGWAYE Program

Contact: Nicola Oliver, Clinical PracticeLeader - Vocational Programs


Contact: Carley SchneiderEmail: [email protected]

Phone: 604-451-5511Fax: 604-451-5651

www.centreforability.bc.ca/?page=27

SEGWAYE is a transition program foryouth that provides pre-employmentsupport to young adults with Neurologicaldisabilities between the ages of 18 -25.The aim is to support young peopleachieve independence and successfulengagement in the workplace.


Continuousintake

Varies

CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF BC

Contact: Tammy van der KampPhone: 604-408-9484 Email: [email protected] www.bcerebralpalsy.com

FamilySupport/AdvocacyOrganizations

The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC:provides advocacy and information toadults and children with cerebral palsyand their families; educates the generalpublic about the causes, treatment andprevention of cerebral palsy; maintains alibrary, provides a free parent informationkit and an adult resource directory foradults with this disability; providesquarterly newsletter and frequent mailouts; holds monthly Family Support andInformation Group

$20.00 Start times areongoing andvarying

Varies




CISS Community Integration Services Society

Contact: Shari Mahar, Executive DirectorEmail: [email protected]

Contact: Pam GaltEmail: [email protected]

Phone: 604-461-2131Fax: 604-931-1690Web: www.communityintegration.org/defa

ult.htm

We enable people with developmentaldisabilities to become more involved intheir local communities. Our consumersparticipate in a variety of local activities,and volunteer in a wide range ofenvironments.


CITY OF VANCOUVER - EQUALEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Contact: Rajpaul Kohil Advisor to Equal Opportunity Employment Programs Phone: 604-873-7709 Email: [email protected]

CNIB CAREER & EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLORS

Career & Employment Counsellors: currentlytwo Counsellors (1-HRDC, 1 EPPD), and oneEmployment Placement Specialist

Phone: Reception at: 604-431-2121 (Askfor Career Department)

Fax: 604-431-2199

Career Counsellor: Henry Stuive, EPPDService Provider

Phone: 604-431-2104Email: [email protected]: www.cnib.ca

Career &EmploymentSupport

Offers career counseling, referral totraining and job search techniques forpersons who are visually impaired, blind,or deaf and blind. In addition, providesadaptive technology assessments forindividuals in order to determineappropriate technical aids for postsecondary schooling or employment.Serves unemployed Canadians, ages 16-64.

None Continuousintake

Ongoing




COMMUNITY LIVING BC

SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH MENTALHANDICAPS - COMMUNITY LIVINGSERVICES

Children’s Team Note: On October 31, 2009, the transfer of services forchildren and youth with special needs from CommunityLiving BC (CLBC) to the Ministry of Children andFamily Development (MCFD) was completed. MCFDnow has responsibility for a full range of interventionand support services for children and youth withspecial needs and their families.

Phone: 604-660-3245Email: [email protected]

Contact: Denise Burrowes Mash Phone: 604-660-3323 Fax: 604-660-3325 Email: [email protected] Adult’s Team

Contact: Ross Chilton, Executive Director Phone: 604-451-8699 Fax: 604-451-5708


Contact: Dee BlackmoreEmail: [email protected]

Contact: Owen HynesEmail: [email protected]

Contact: Elke TilgnerEmail: [email protected]

Sources ofFunding

Community Living Society is a non-profitorganization that offers a variety ofsupport services throughout the LowerMainland to adults with developmentaldisabilities and acquired brain injury. CLSwas founded by family members andtherefore prioritizes the involvement andfull participation of individuals and theirfamilies and networks in all areas of theorganization and its work.

Community-based Day Services

CLS offers person-centred day servicesthat are designed with the individual andtheir family to meet their unique needs(employment support, job skills trainingand development, volunteerism, life skillstraining, rehabilitation, etc.).

Residential Supports

Supports are provided in a variety ofsettings, including semi-independentliving apartments, staffed homes,roommate model, and shared living.

Home Sharing

Home sharing is a unique lifestyle thathelp to integrate and build relationshipsbetween individuals, families andcommunities. The person receivingsupports and those giving the supportsshare a home in the community.

Life Skills

Training and support is given to assistpeople who are living semi-independentlyor with their families, to manage theirhome and the activities of daily life.

Respite

Short-term or periodic supports areprovided to families or care-givers

None Varies Varies




DELTA COMMUNITY LIVING SOCIETY

Contact: Chris Lawley


Delta Community Living Society offersservices in employment, vocationalservices, respite, home sharing,recreation, staffed residential, self-advocacy, evening life skills, Delta FamilyAlliance and art programs.

No fees. Fundedthrough CLBC

Varies Continuous

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSN. (DDA)

Contact: Tina Donnelly, Mental Health TeamPhone: 604-777-8475Fax: 604-918-7540Email: [email protected]

Contact: Tina Pardiwala, Facilitator, FamilySupport and Advocacy


Contact: Terry Schenkel, Vocational TrainingWorkshop

Phone: (604) 233-5433Email: [email protected]

Contact: Paul Sankey, Residential ServicesPhone: (604) 273-9778Email: [email protected]

Fax: (604) 273-9770Web: www.develop.bc.ca/services.htm

Otherprograms &services

The Developmental DisabilitiesAssociation staffs and operates 26 grouphomes and supports 27 individuals in semi-independent apartments. Residential group homes provide 24-hourper day care and support for small groupsof compatible people. Other homes helpresidents who require less support to livetogether with greater independence. Night supervision and housekeepingassistance is provided. In semi-independent apartments, support andtraining is given to individuals able to liveon their own, singly or in groups. Staffsupport is provided as needed.

None Referral bysocial worker,upon availableopening

Continuous

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSN. Jobs WestContact: Delia Tan Phone: 604-732-7776 Fax: 604-732-7841Address: 411-2150 West Broadway V6K 4L9Email: [email protected]: www.develop.bc.ca/jobswest.htm

EmploymentSupport

Locates and facilitates employment foradults with developmental disabilities andprovides training and follow-up asrequired. Services include: careerassessment; skills/interests evaluation;volunteer; work experience; paidemployment, including on-site support.

None Referral bysocial worker;upon availableopening

Not applicable




DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSN. Leisure ServicesContact: Andrew Roets Phone: 604-233-5444Fax 604-273-9770Email: [email protected]: http://www.develop.bc.ca

Social/Recreation

Offers recreation/leisure programs foradults and children with a developmentaldisability. Holiday Options (only June toAugust), which offers a wide range ofvacation opportunities, includes staffsupport available to those 19 years of ageand older. Social evening programs maybe included from September to June. Phone contact person for furtherinformation. Leisure Challenge, TeenProgram (13 to 19 years), Monday toFriday, after school and school breaks.

Costs vary Varies byProgram

Ongoing

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSN. Vocational Day ProgramsContact: Deanne Ziebart, CLBC FacilitatorPhone 604-273-9778Fax: 604-273-9770Email: [email protected]: http://www.develop.bc.ca/

Day Offers a variety of day program options at5 sites, including continuing educationvolunteer work, recreation and leisureactivities, community access support andother opportunities to enhance socialskills in community settings.

None

(Applicants or theirfamilies, areencouraged to jointhe association.)

Referral bysocial worker,upon availableopening

Ongoing

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MENTALHEALTH TEAM

Contact: Agata Plonkowska

Phone: 604-777-8476

Fax: 604-918-7540


DISABILITY FOUNDATION (Sailing, etc.)

Contact: Eric MolendykPhone: 604-688-6464 Ext. 117Email: [email protected]: www.disabledsailingbc.org/about.shtml

The Disabled Sailing Association of BC(DSA-BC) operates eight speciallydesigned Martin 16 sailboats and hostsbetween 800 and 1,000 sailingexperiences annually at Jericho and morefrom its affiliated branches

Disabled sailing now plays a major role inthe Summer Paralympics every fouryears.

Varies Varies Varies




DISABLED SKIERS’ ASSOCIATION OF BCContact: Brian ForresterPhone: 604-333-3631Fax: 604-333-3450Email: [email protected]: www.vass.ca

Social/Recreation

Offers programs and skiing andsnowboarding instruction, both alpine andcross-country, to people with anydisability. Equipment provided withlessons at a nominal cost. Also sponsorscompetitive skiing and other recreationalactivities for the disabled.

Note: Only volunteer positions - no paidpositions available.

Membership fee:

$30.00 (volunteers)

$35.00 (participants)

Fees vary perprogram

Skiing season Varies,depending onprogram

DOUGLAS COLLEGEBasic Occupational Education (100 Level)

Electronic and General AssemblyContact: Bob Logelin Coordinator

Adult Special EducationPhone: 604-527-5126Fax: 604-527-5095Email: [email protected]: www.douglas.bc.ca/BOEP

Contact: Dana Sova Phone: 604-527-5620 Fax: 604-527-5095 Email: [email protected]

College Designed for students with barriers toeducation or employment.

This option teaches the skills necessaryfor entry level employment in theelectronics industry and/or relatedmechanized and assembly industries.

Funding available formost students.

Continuousintake

Self-paced(average 10months)

Includes twoworkplacements





Food Services OptionContact: Bob Logelin Coordinator




This option prepares students to work atentry level positions in the restaurantindustry. Students learn basic kitchenduties and industry related tasks.


Continuousintake

Self-paced(average 10 months)



Retail and Business Services OptionContact: Bob Logelin Coordinator




This option teaches the skills necessaryfor entry level employment in the retailbusiness sector and business officeenvironments.


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Self-paced(average 10 months)





DOUGLAS COLLEGE Basic Occupational Education (200 Level)Contact: Bob Logelin Coordinator



College The 200 level B.O.E. courses areintended to assist former students orformer students with related employmentexperience to upgrade their skills inelectronic and general assembly, foodservices or retail and business services.


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Self-paced. Completion timevaries.

DOUGLAS COLLEGECareer and Employment Preparation forAdults with DisabilityContact: Jean EmmersonPhone: 604-527-5171Fax: 604-527-5095Email: [email protected]: www.douglas.bc.ca/BOEP

College This program has been speciallydesigned to assist people with barriers toemployment. We’ll show you how toidentify a realistic achievable employmentgoad and develop a plan which will helpyou to reach that goal. Students will usetheir skills and abilities to choose a careerand help build their self-confidence toenter the work force or pursue furthertraining. The program includes real-life,on-the–job experience.

Tuition Fees:

$1,218.50 fullsemester fee plus$25.00 applicationfee

ABESAP grantavailable for eligiblestudents.

September andJanuary

Interviewrequired forintake

15 weeks




DOUGLAS COLLEGETransitions to Work Program Adult Special Education

Contact: Bob Logelin, CoordinatorPhone: 604-527-5126Fax: 604-527-5095Email: [email protected]

Contact: Irina TzonevaPhone: 604-777-6269Email: [email protected]

Contact: Donna LowdnesPhone: 604-527-5692Email: [email protected]

Contact: Colleen AveryPhone: 604) 438-3045Email: [email protected]

Web: www.douglas.bc.ca/BOEP


The Transition to Work Program iseffective for students leaving the publicschool system and those looking to re-enter the workforce. The program willassist students to gain employment skillsand add work experience to their resume.

CAVE Youth Employment ResourceCentre


Continuousintake

15 weeks

Includes 11weeks of workexperienceplacements.

DOUGLAS COLLEGECustomer Service and Cashier TrainingContact: Joy ConranPhone: 604-527-5126 or 777-6164Fax: 604-527-5095Email: [email protected]: www.douglas.bc.ca/BOEP


A 15 week program designed to preparestudents for jobs in the wholesale retailand customer service sectors. Instructionincludes classroom, lab and practicumcomponents


January andDecember

15 weeksincludingpracticum.




DOUGLAS COLLEGEConsumer and Job Preparation for Adultswith Special NeedsContact: Mabel Izat, InstructorPhone: 604-527-5692Fax: 604-527-5095Email: [email protected]: www.douglas.bc.ca/BOEP

Contact: Robin Cull-Hewitt Phone: 604-527-5095 Fax: 604-527-5095 Email: [email protected]

College This program is designed for studentswith intellectual disabilities who want tolearn the personal, social and work skillsneeded to get and keep a job and to usecommunity services. Students assesstheir interests and skills in class and trythree different jobs at month-long workplacements.

Students need to be referred by a socialworker.

Tuition Fees: N/A

Funded by theMinistry for Childrenand FamilyDevelopment. andDouglas College

Referrals to theprogram are madethrough this Ministry.

September Self pacedprogram andaverage time is12 months.

DOUGLAS COLLEGENew DirectionContact: Jacquie Arndt, InstructorPhone: 604-527-5118Fax: 604-527-5095Email: [email protected]: www.douglas.bc.ca/BOEP

College New Directions is a transition and supportprogram for students with acquired braininjuries who would like to pursue post-secondary education. Students developconfidence and learning strategies thatthey can apply to their future education. New Directions students are integratedinto regular Douglas College courses aswell as receiving individualized support foracademic, career and personaldevelopment.


September andJanuary intakes

Varies -depending uponcourses orprogramschosen.

DOUGLAS COLLEGELight Warehouse TrainingContact: Bob LogelinPhone: 604-527-5126Fax: 604-527-5095Email: [email protected]: www.douglas.bc.ca/BOEP

Contact: Chris Gibson Phone: 604-777-6063 Fax: 604-527-5095 Email: [email protected]

College

Designed for students with barriers toeducation or employment.

A 15 week program designed to preparestudents for jobs in warehouse work. Anumber of certificates are made availableincluding:

- Forklift Operator - Occupational Health & Safety - First Aid - Transportation of Dangerous Goods - WHMIS


Students will requirehard hats and steeltoed boots(approximate cost is$100).

January andSeptember

15 weeks fulltime includingpracticum.




Note: Funding may be available for Douglas College programs (except Consumer and Job Preparation Program). BC Benefits funding may permit an application feewaiver. Please enquire for details.

DOUGLAS PARK COMMUNITY CENTREWednesday Social Club for Disabled

Contact: Lucy IchikawaPhone: 604-257-8130Fax: 604-257-8532


Social/Recreation

Offers a varied program of recreationalactivities for young adults and adults withdisabilities. Program runs from 3:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Please callfirst.

Complementarymembership fee,dinner is $6.00

Ongoing Ongoing

DOWN SYNDROME RESEARCHFOUNDATION

Contact: Pat Hanbury - Director of Programs and Services Phone: 604-444-3733 Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: [email protected]

Contact: Les ColePhone: 778-998-9620Email: [email protected]: 604-431-9248Web: http://www.dsrf.org

Support Our goals are to provide relevant, reliableand timely information on the latestresearch and educational programs forpeople of all ages with Down syndrome.


DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY (THE LOWERMAINLAND)

Contact: Theresa Preston, General ManagerPhone 604-591-2722Fax: 604-591-2730Email: [email protected]: www.lmdss.com

FamilySupport/

Advocacy

Organization

This is an organization of self-advocates,parents and professionals interested inpromoting opportunities for individualswith Down Syndrome. It supports familiesby promoting public awareness,networking with other organizations andindividuals, and lobbying for appropriateeducational, vocational and socialopportunities.

$20.00/year

(family rate)

Free for self-advocates

Not applicable Ongoing




FAMILY SUPPORT INSTITUTEContact: Shirley PatersonPhone: 604-540-8374 Ext 525


Contact: Denise Nelson Phone: 604-540-8374 Ext 521Email: [email protected]: www.familysupportbc.com

FamilySupport/

Advocacy

Organizations

The Family Support Institute is aprovincial, non-profit organization whichaims to strengthen and support families ofpeople with disabilities. F.S.I. workshopshave trained over 110 parent volunteerswho are available to assist families byproviding information, making referralsand offering parent-to-parent support.

None Not applicable Not applicable

FRASERSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICESSOCIETY

Contact: Bridget Speer

Phone: 604-522-3722


Web: www.fraserside.bc.ca/about/services.htm

Contact: Valerie Irving - Training Coordinator

Phone: 604-540-8374 Ext 521


Contact: Anne Watson, Day Program Coordinator

Phone: 604-526-6811


Support Fraserside is a non-profit multi-serviceorganization providing:

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Assistance to Low Income Families

• Employment Resource Centre

• Programs For Adults with a Development Disability

• Programs For Adults with Mental HealthIssues

• Counselling

• Emergency Shelters

• Housing Support





G.F. STRONG REHABILITATION CENTRE

Contact: Vaughan MarshallPhone: 604-737-6246Fax: 604-737-6359Email: [email protected]: www.vch.ca/facilities/hospitals/gfs/i

ndex.html

EmploymentSupport

Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellorsprovide one-to-one vocationalrehabilitation counselling for people withspinal cord Injuries, arthritis,neuromuscular diseases, acquired braininjury and stroke. Individuals have theopportunity to explore interests, needsand values, to establish realistic workgoals and to formulate a career trainingplan.

With young people, typically we assistthem in their transition from high school topost-secondary education. This mightinvolve career exploration and linkingthem with practical resources such asfunding, equipment, attendant care, etc. We work on interdisciplinary teams thatinclude, for example, social workers,psychologists, occupational therapists,and physiotherapists, so the resourcesand expertise of all these people can betapped, if needed. Information on fundingand referrals to other agencies are alsoprovided.

Referral from familyphysician

Continuousintake

Varies

GEORGE PEARSON CENTREContact: Barb BomanPhone: 604-871-1615Fax: 604-321-9885Email: [email protected]: www.vanhosp.bc.ca/html/gpc.html

EmploymentSupport

Provides assessment of physical functionin work situations.

Available on fee-for-service basis (Notcovered by MedicalServices Plan).

Continuous Varies

HOWE SOUND REHABILITATION SERVICESSOCIETYContact: Loretta Rucchin, Director of

OperationsPhone: 778-373-1243Fax: 604-936-9003Address: #203 - 218 Blue Mountain Street

Coquitlam, BC V3K 4H2Email: [email protected]: www.howesound.net

Otherprograms andservices

Footprints Unlimited Day Programendeavours to promote opportunities andprovide training and support for clients toaccess and contribute to the communitiesin which they reside. Footprints Unlimitedis a well-structured, yet flexible programthat includes, but is not limited toeducation development, recreationalactivities, therapeutic services, life skillstraining, and volunteer options. FootprintsUnlimited provides custom-tailoredprograms schedules that allow for theever-changing needs and interests ofeach individual.

Contact the ProgramCoordinator or aSocial Worker forreferral to theprogram

Continuousintake

Individualized,self-paced asmuch aspossible




KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY(Richmond Campus)

Career Awareness Program Contact: Alice Jensen, Disability AdvisorPhone: 604-599-2639Fax: 604-599-2781Email: [email protected]: www.kwantlen.ca/appd

College This program offers job-orientedclassroom instruction and workexperiences. The program also focuseson pre-employment and communityaccess skills.

$974.80/year

$40.00 applicationfee

Continuousintake

Self-paced(average 10 to20 months)


Job Preparation ProgramContact: Theresa MorishitaPhone: 604-599-2605Fax: 604-599-2781Email: [email protected]: www.kwantlen.ca/appd

College Job Preparation provides workexperiences in suitable vocational areas. Includes work experience evaluation andclassroom instruction in employment-related subjects. Job placement is thegoal of the program.

Some students go on to further studies.

$974.80/year

$40 application fee

Continuousintake

Self-paced(average 10 to20 months)


Job Placement ServicesContact: Barbara Thomas-BruzzesePhone: 604-599-2530Fax: 604-599-2781Email: [email protected]: www.kwantlen.ca/appd

College A job placement service is provided toKwantlen students with disabilities whoare job-ready but need assistance lookingfor work and support after employment.

Fee if workexperience isrequired

Continuousintake

Varied

KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY (Richmond Campus)

Vocational Skills TrainingContact: Barbara Thomas-BruzzesePhone: 604-599-2530Fax: 604-599-2781Email: [email protected]: www.kwantlen.ca/appd

College This program provides entry-level skillstraining and work experiences related tothose skills for individuals who arelearning disabled. This program is opento students with ability to integrate intoregular courses with support and tutorials. Options include food service assistant,childcare aide, clerical assistant and lightwarehousing assistant. Not all optionsare available at every campus.

(An automotive assistant option is offeredat the Surrey campus. Contact: YaleShap 599-2937)

$974.80/year pluscost of training andsupplies (varies withoption chosen)

$40.00 applicationfee

September-June

10 months




L’ARCHE GREATER VANCOUVER

Contact: Sig Stark

Phone: 604-435-9544 Ext 35


Website: www.larchevancouver.org

Housing L'Arche Greater Vancouver is a non-profitorganization dedicated to creating homesand day programs in which people withand without developmental disabilitieslive, work and discover faith together.

Varies Ongoing Ongoing

MAINSTREAM - ASSOCIATION FORPROACTIVE COMMUNITY LIVING

Contact: Monique NelsonPhone: 604-299-4001E-mail: [email protected]

Contact: Gerry FremmingPhone: 604-299-4001E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 604-299-0329Web: http://www.mapcl.org/

Day/Evenings Provides day programs, residential andone-to-one life skills programs for peoplewith a mental handicap. Programsinclude:

Alternatives: designed for students whohave completed secondary school, butare not ready for post-secondary schoolor job training. Focus is on communityintegration, life skills, social skills and pre-employment;

Stage Door: an arts based day programwith three main components: theatre,catering and woodworking;

Eco Rangers: readies people for work inareas related to the environment andrecycling;

Community Kitchen: people prepare threemeals communally: one eaten atCommunity Kitchen and two to takehome;

Life Skills: services to people requiringsupport with specific tasks;

Vancouver Apartment Program: supportspeople with life skills who liveindependently in the community.

None

(Referral throughMinistry of Childrenand Families -Adultswith MentalHandicaps)

Continuousintake

Ongoing

MINISTRY OF CHILDREN & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT(Simon Fraser East)

Contact: Denise Burrowes MashPhone: 604-660-3323

Fax: 604-660-3325Email: [email protected]

Sources ofFunding

Assists adults with special learning needsin attaining and sustaining volunteeremployment. Services include: work skillsassessment; vocational counselling; jobsearch assistance; volunteer jobplacement; on-site training; job supportmeetings; ongoing follow-up and support.

None Ongoing Varies




NEIL SQUIRE FOUNDATIONContact: Chris WrightPhone: 604-473-9363

Fax: 604-473-9364Email: [email protected]

Web: http://www.neilsquire.ca/

Otherprograms &services

The Neil Squire Foundation developsservices and technologies for people withsignificant physical disabilities.

Employee Ability is an employmentprogram which provides careerdevelopment, vocational planning,computer skills training and health andwellness promotion for people withphysical disabilities.

Computer Comfort assists people withphysical disabilities in developingcomputer skills by working one-on-one tohelp people use a computerindependently.

Not applicable

None

None

Not applicable

January, April,July, October

Continuous

Not applicable

11 weeks

Ongoing

NORTH SHORE CONNEXIONS(NORTH SHORE ASSOCIATION FOR THEMENTALLY HANDICAPPED)

Contact: Manon Gélinas, Program ManagerPhone: 604-984-9321Fax: 604-984-9882 Email: [email protected]

Web: http://www.nsamh.org/

EmploymentSupport

North Shore Employment Services assistsindividuals with developmental disabilitiesto select, secure, and retain employmentoptions within the community. Servicesinclude job development, job search, job-site training and job retention. NSESsupports clients in North Vancouver andWest Vancouver. Our clients areemployed in a variety of occupationsranging from service industries to thelegal profession.

Incidental costs only

No registration fee

Accepts schoolreferrals, self-referrals and socialworker referrals -Eligibility must beconfirmed by CLBC

Continuousintake

Varies




OFFICE OF THE ADVOCATE FOR SERVICEQUALITY - SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITHDEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES(MINISTRY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILYDEVELOPMENT)

Contact: Jane HollandPhone: 604-775-1238Fax: 604-660-1505

FamilySupport/

Advocacy

Organizations

Responds to situations involvingindividuals with developmental disabilitieswho require intervention by someoneindependent of the Ministry of Childrenand Family Development. The Office ofthe Advocate for Service Quality:

C supports individuals and their families inworking with Ministry staff and serviceproviders;

C provides a means for those withcomplaints/concerns about otherMinistries and service providers to beheard and responded to;

C assists with the resolution ofconcerns/complaints;

C conducts impartial review whenrequested;

C provides information, consultation andadvice.


PACIFIC SPIRIT COMMUNITY HEALTHCENTRE (SUMMER RECREATIONPROGRAMS)

Contact: Amy ThompsonPhone: 604-875-5152Email: [email protected]

Social/Recreation

For a complete list of summer recreationand camp programs for students withspecial needs, contact the VancouverRegional Pediatric Team for details. Thelist is printed in May or June of each year.

Phone eachindividual communitycentre for current feeinformation, if not inbrochure.

Varies Varies

PALS AUTISM SCHOOL ADULT PROGRAM

Contact: Karin Terado

Phone: 604-872-7257

Fax: 604-251-1627


Variety ofAdult Services

PALS Autism School: Adult Programsprovide services to young adults withAutism Spectrum Disorder or relatedneurological disabilities. The programoffers employment training, job coaching,functional academics, skills forindependence, social skills training andcommunity participation/leisure activitieswithin a meaningful and structuredenvironment.

Dependant onavailable funding

Continuousintake

Varies




PARENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIESOF MENTALLY HANDICAPPED ADULTS

Contact: Gwen LeePhone: 604-321-6230

Fax: 604-321-6230Email: [email protected]: www.members.shaw.ca/parentsupport

FamilySupport/

Advocacy

Organizations

This is an informal group of “parentssupporting parents” which meets regularlyto discuss their concerns regarding adultservices, to lobby government, advocatefor their adult children and to gaininformation from guest speakers.


P.L.A.N. (PLANNED LIFETIME ADVOCACYNETWORK)

Contact: Pat TesanPhone: 604-439-9566Fax: 604-439-7001Email: [email protected]: www.plan.ca

Contact: Franceska Grantizidis Phone: 604-439-9566 Fax: 604-439-7001 Email: [email protected]

FamilySupport/

Advocacy

Organizations

P.L.A.N. supports families in developing adetailed plan of action that will maximizethe safety, security and well-being of theirrelative with a disability when the parentsbecome infirm or die. Some essentialservices offered by PLAN include:creating a personal network; creating afinancial plan; creating opportunities forhome ownership; advocating foremployment, medical care, education andpersonal care.

Phone for current feeinformation.


POLARIS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Contact: Linda Delparte, Executive DirectorPhone: 604-430-1557Fax: 604-430-8693 Email: [email protected]: www.orw.ca/source/job/polaris.htm

EmploymentSupport

Skills Link

Provides quality employment services,including on-site job support, toindividuals with a developmentaldisability. Office located at 205 - 5066Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E7.

Paid work experience program for youthwith an intellectual disability ages 17-30.

None

None

Continuousintake

Expect nextintake Spring2007

Not applicable

24 weeks

POPARD

Contact: Erin Yorke

Phone: 604-946-3610


Support Provincial Outreach Program for Autismand Related Disorders (POPARD)

None Varies Varies

POPFASD

Contact: John Gotowiec

Phone: 604-412-7989


Support Provincial Outreach Program for FetalAlcohol Syndrom Disorders (POPFASD)

None Varies Varies




PosABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF B.C.

Contact: Monique Nelson, Family Services Coordinator

Phone: 604-299-4001

Fax: 604-708-9444


Contact: Gerry Fremming

Phone: 604-299-4001


Contact: John Gotowiec

At posAbilities, we offer a full range ofsupport services to empower persons withdevelopmental disabilities and the familieswho care for them: community inclusionemployment, home living, and behavioursupport.

Our core values define how we approachthe individuals we serve and the work thatwe do. We are person-centered in ourthinking and value inclusion, diversity,learning, excellence, and innovation. Wesee possibilities, not limitations. Over thepast year we served 885 children, youthand adults throughout BC, most in metroVancouver. We support learning, growthand independence of the individuals weserve. Meaningful participation in thecommunity and advancing truecommunity inclusion, is at the heart of allthat we do.

Funded throughCommunity Living BC

Ongoing,dependent onreferrals fromfunder

Ongoingdependent onreferrals fromfunder

RDK CAREER SERVICES

Contact: 604-552-7075

Fax: 604-552-7084


REACH PARENT NETWORK

Contact: Yuko McCulloch

Phone: 604-501-1502


Support Parent support group. Not Applicable Varies Varies




SAM SULLIVAN DISABILITY FOUNDATION

Contact: Matthew Wild

Phone: 604-688-6464


SET BC

Contact: Yvonne Greene

Phone: 604-269-2224


Support Special Education Technology None Referral date Varies

SIMPLY COMPUTING

Contact: Steve Berg

Phone: 604-714-1466


TechnologyTraining

Simply Computing offers training usingassistive devices on the Apple platform.

$50/hour in-store

$90/hour in-home

SOURCES COMMUNITY RESOURCECENTRE (FORMERLY KNOWN ASGATEWAY SOCIETY FOR PERSONS WITHAUTISM)

Contact: Goldean Lowe

Phone: 604-946-0401





SPECTRUM SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITYLIVING

Contact: Ernie Batz

Phone: 604-323-1433 (ext 109)

Fax 604-321-4144


Website: www.spectrumsociety.org

Contact: Judy Wong

Phone: 604-323-1433

Fax: 604-321-4144


Spectrum is a non-profit society providingresidential and daytime support to peoplewith mental disabilities. It serves adultswith challenging behaviours, dualdiagnoses, complex health care, autism,traumatic brain injury and deaf-blindness.

None

Referral from socialworker or self-referrals accepted

Upon availableopening

Ongoing

ResidentialServices:

Provides housing to people in a variety ofliving arrangements, includingapartments, co-op housing and duplexesin Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby. There is a 24-hour staff to assistindividuals in all aspects of daily living. Most clients live on their own or with justone other person with a disability;

Community-based dayprograms

Operating from the individual’s home. Support is typically from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Monday to Friday. Activities in thecommunity usually include: supportedwork (paid or volunteer), recreation,socializing, utilizing community resources(e.g, banks, stores);

Life SkillsSupport:

One-to-one support, supporting a numberof individuals who live semi-independentlyor with their families. Assistance is givenwith budgeting, doctor appointments, etc.

SupportedFamily Care:

We contract with caregivers to have anindividual share a home with them.

Bridges dayprogram:

For young adults in transition to greaterindependence. Pre-employment training,life skills, socialization and functionalacademics.




STEPS FORWARD

Contact: Tamara Hurtado, ExecutiveDirector

Phone 604-782-1382


Web: www.steps-forward.org

Contact: Sara Tham, UBC/ECUAD Inclusion Facilitator

Phone: 604-852-7618


InclusiveCollege

Inclusive College or University for AdultsWith An Intellectual Disability

Students follow a course of study for 4-5years and participate fully in typicalcampus life with attendant rights andresponsibilities.

Any prospective student wishing to canapply to the project. The selection isbased on motivation, study goals, level offamily or other support and interests. Prior academic performance is not acriterion for selection.

Tuition Individual 4-5 years

TETRA SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA

Contact Eric Molendyk:


Contact: Pat Tweedie


Phone 604-688-6464

Web: www.tetrasociety.org

Assistivedevices

The Tetra Society of North America is anon-profit organization that recruits skilledvolunteers to create customized assistivedevices for people with physicaldisabilities.

None Ongoing Varies

THEATRE TERRIFIC

Contact: Cathy McDonaldPhone/fax: 604-222-4020Email: [email protected]: www.allianceforarts.com/members/

services

Contact: Leah Brandford-Smart - General Manager Phone: 604-222-4020 Fax: 604-222-4020 Email: [email protected]

Social/Recreation

Theatre Terrific Society has been workingsince 1985 to gain public acceptance forpeople with disabilities by enabling themto participate in Vancouver’s vibranttheatrical community. By offering classesand mounting amateur and professionalproductions, Theatre Terrific Society actsas a unique catalyst for growth andchange. Everyone is welcome.

Varies

(Phone for currentfee information.)

Ongoing Varies




UBC - DISABILITY, ACCESS ANDDIVERSITY

Contact: Ruth Warick, Senior DiversityAdvisor

Phone 604-822-9049


VANCOUVER BOARD OF PARKS ANDRECREATION Swimming Programs for Persons withDisabilities

Contact: Bonnie FriesenPhone 604-257-8500Fax 604-718-5881 Email: [email protected]

Social/Recreation

Drop-in swims, exercise classes andswim lessons for people with disabilities. Volunteer support available when pre-arranged.

Varies Ongoing Varies

VANCOUVER BOARD of PARKS &RECREATION(ACCESS SERVICES)

Contact: Cindy Crapper, District CoordinatorPhone: 604-257-8499Fax: 604-718-5881Web: www.vancouverparks.ca

Social/Recreation

The Vancouver Board of Parks &Recreation offers a variety of programsfor adults, youth and children withdisabilities. For information aboutadapted fitness classes, aquatic classes,sports activities and social activities, callyour local community centre or visit ourwebsite.

Visit your localcommunity centre oron-line atwww.vancouverparks.ca or pick up aRecreation Guide forcurrent feeinformation.

Varies Varies




VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH

Vancouver Parents Transition GroupContact: Lisa McCune

Phone: 604-267-2686

e-mail: [email protected]

Health Services for Community Living

Contact: Christina Jubran, Program Assistant

Phone: 604-675-3980 ext 20439


Contact: Yuko MuCulloch

Phone: 604-501-1502


FamilySupport/

Advocacy

Organizations

This is an informal group of “parentssupporting parents” which meets regularlyto discuss their concerns regarding adultservices, to lobby government, advocatefor their adult children and to gaininformation from guest speakers.





VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE -(City Centre Campus)

Contact: Kathy O'Donnell, Dept Head, CCEPhone 604-443-8434Email: [email protected]

Contact: Maureen MillsPhone 604-443-8433Email: [email protected]

Fax 604- 443-8451Website: www.vcc.ca

College A variety of part-time courses are offeredaccording to demand. These include:

P Career Awareness Program -provides a supportive environmentwhere students with disabilities exploreemployment options

P Retail Food & Supermarket Careers- provides students with disabilities theopportunity to develop skills for entrylevel employment in the supermarketand retail food industry

P Food Service Careers - preparesstudents with disabilities for entry levelemployment in the food serviceindustry

P Computer Applications - part-timecourse exploring various facets of MSOffice and general keyboarding skills.

P Reading and Writing for Everyday Use - fundamental reading and writingin small class format

P Managing Your Money - basicconsumer education and math skills forpurchasing and budgeting.

P Clerical Skills - variety of skill trainingfor entry-level employment in a clericalsetting


September

September

September

September

September

September

Various timesfrom Septemberto May

9½ monthsLimitedenrolment, fillsquickly

9½ monthsLimited to 10students, previouswork experiencein retailnecessary.

9½ monthsLimited to 10students, previouswork experiencein retailnecessary.

10 monthsGrade 5 readinglevel necessary

10 monthsLimited to 8 students per class

Limited to 8 students per class

Range from 4weeks to 12weeks

All students must attend an Intake interview with the Student Services Assistant for Students with Disabilities before theyregister. Documentation of disability or prior assessments may be required. Call 604-433-8451 to arrange an interview.




VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE -(City Centre Campus/King Edward Campus)

Interpreting and Braille Services

Contact: Jami NystromPhone: 604-443-8583 (ext. 2)Fax: 604-443-8588 TTY: 604-443-8594Email: [email protected]: www.vcc.ca

CollegeServices provides for: P Deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind

students: interpreting (ASL, contact,oral, oral sign support or British 2handed alphabet, up-closeinterpreting). Deaf interpreters areavailable when needed.

P Blind or visually impaired students: Braille (grade 1 or 2), enlargement ofhandouts, audiotaping, or input ofcourse materials to disk.

C Note: computerized note-taking servicewill be available in February 2006 forstudents preferring to receive themessage via text.

C For additional support services,contact the counselling office at eachVCC campus. Note: This is a service,not a program.

None Application forcourses orprogramsshould be made3 to 4 months inadvance.

Not applicable

VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE(King Edward Campus)

Program for Deaf and Hard of HearingAdults (DHH)

Contact: Shannon Hougham

TTY: 604-871-7341Voice: 604-871-7342Fax:: 604-871-7100e-mail: [email protected]: www.vcc.ca

College This program provides four types ofofferings: English upgrading (for bothdaytime and evening students); ASL forDeaf Newcomers to Canada (daytimestudents); Speech reading (eveningstudents who are hard of hearing ordeafened) and Oral Language Skills(daytime students); and Job ReadinessTraining (daytime students).

Tuition-freeABE/ASE. Newstudents pay a $30application fee. Student activity feesmonthly.

Call or fax forupdated information.

Continuousintake, withemphasis onSept., Jan. andAprilSpeech readingcourse offeredSept., Jan. andApril

September-June




VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE -(King Edward Campus)

Program for Visually Impaired Adults

Contact: Betty Nobel, Department HeadPhone: 604-871-7339

Fax: 604-871-7100 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.vcc.ca

CollegeThis program offers English and Mathupgrading, Braille and a variety ofcomputer courses and assistance for ESLlearners. Daily full or part time - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Evening Classes: Monday / Tuesday - 5 pm to 8 pmA new 10 course info tech certificateprogram including work experience isavailable to prepare students for entrylevel office administration positions.


Continuousintake Sept.-June

September-June

VANCOUVER RESOURCE SOCIETY FORTHE PHYSICALLY DISABLED

Contact: Gloria Kocay,Director of Client Services

Phone: 604-731-1020 ext 211Fax: 604-731-4003


Contact: Melissa De Genova Phone: 604-731-1020 ext 216 Email: [email protected]

College This group provides communityindependent living situations throughgroup residences for adults and childrenwith physical disabilities. Offerssubsidized housing and attendant care.Formerly known as the HandicappedResource Centre.

Rents dependent ontheir income.

Submitapplication(available byvacancies)

Varies

VELA MICROBOARD ASSOCIATION OF BC Contact: Jeff Moulins Phone: 604-575-2588 Fax: 604-575-2589 Email: [email protected]

Contact: Kim Thomas Phone: 604-575-2588 Fax: 604-575-2589 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://microboard.org

Support Vela is a non-profit society originallyformed to offer subsidized housing topeople with developmental challenges inthe Greater Vancouver area of BritishColumbia as well as providing assistanceand support for the establishment andongoing functioning of Vela Microboards





WESTERN INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF ANDHARD OF HEARING (WIDHH) Contact: Tammy Lawley or Rytch Newmiller


[email protected]: www.widhh.com/services.html

Support Services to Deaf, Deafened and Hard ofHearing individuals through innovativeproducts, services, and programs thathelp to promote accessibility equal to thatof the hearing public:C Counselling ServicesC Employment ServicesC Audiology (Hearing Clinic)C Hearing Aid ProgramC Information ServicesC Communication AidsC Interpreter ServicesC Resource Room


YWCA CAREER CONNECTIONS

Contact: Sonia Van der Utten Phone: 604-895-5900 Fax: 604-684-9171 Email: [email protected]


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ORGANIZATIONS:Allergy/Asthma Information AssociationRegional Office (BC/Yukon)4730 Redridge Road Kelowna, BC V1W 3A6Tel: 250-764-7507 Toll Free: 1-877-500-2242Website: www.aaia.ca

CNIBBC Yukon Chapter#100 - 5055 Joyce StreetVancouver, BC V5R 6B2Tel: 604-431-2121 Fax: 604-431-2099Website: www.cnib.ca

Association for Visually Impaired Students of BC(AVIS)P.O. Box 75219White Rock, BC V4A 9N4Tel: 604-984-7325 Fax: 604-538-9818Website: N/A

BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association Suite 330 - 5055 Joyce StreetBurnaby, BC V5R 6B2Tel: 604-325-8638 Fax: 604-325-1638Website: www.bcblindsports.bc.ca

B.C.’s Children’s Hospital Eating Disorders ProgramChildren’s and Women’s Health Centre of BritishColumbia4500 Oak StreetVancouver, BC V6H 3V5Tel: 604-875-2200Website: www.childrenshospital.com

BC Deaf Sports Federation218 - 1367 West BroadwayVancouver, BC V6H 4A9Phone: 604-737-3041TTY: 604-738-7122 Fax: 604-738-7175Website: www.sport.bc.ca

BC Eating Disorders Association526 Michigan St.Victoria, BC V8V 1S2Tel: 250-383-2755 Fax: 250-383-5518Website: www.preventingdisorderedeating.org

BC Epilepsy Society510-999 West BroadwayVancouver, BC V5Z 1K9Tel: 604-875-6704 Fax: 604-875-0617Website: www.bcepilepsy.com

BC Paraplegic Association780 S.W. Marine DriveVancouver, BC V6P 5Y7Tel: 604-324-3611 Fax: 604-326-1229Website: www.canparaplegic.org/bc

Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon DivisionEducation Department565 - West 10th Ave.Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J4Tel: 604-872-4400 Fax: 604-879-4533Website: www.bc.cancer.ca

Canadian Diabetes Association (BC Division)1385 W 8th Avenue, Suite 360Vancouver, BC V6H 3V9Tel: 604-732-1331 Fax: 604-732-8444Toll Free: 1-800-665-6526Website: www.diabetes.ca

Cerebral Palsy Association of BC801-409 Granville StreetVancouver, BC V6C 1T2Tel: 604-408-9484 Fax: 604-408-9489Website: www.bccerebralpalsy.com

G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre4255 Laurel StreetVancouver, BC V5Z 2G9Tel: 604-734-1313 Fax: 604-737-6359Website: http://gfstrong.vch.ca/

Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and YukonProvincial Office200-1212 West BroadwayVancouver, BC V6H 3V2Tel: 604-736-4404 Fax: 604-736-8732Website: www.bc.heartandstroke.ca

Ministry of Children and Family DevelopmentChildren & Youth with Special Needs1177 West Broadway (7th and 10th Floor)Vancouver, BC Tel: 604-660-5437Website: [email protected]

Multiple Sclerosis Society of CanadaBC & Yukon Division1501-4330 KingswayBurnaby, BC V5H 4G7Tel: 604-689-3144 Fax: 604-689-0377Website: www.mssociety.ca

Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada(MDAC) Western Canada Regional Office7th Floor-1401 West BroadwayVancouver, BC V6H 1H6Tel: 604-732-8799 Website: www.mdac.ca


Persons with AIDS Society of BC/Positive Women’s Network/AIDS Vancouverc/o Pacific AIDS Resource Centre1107 Seymour StreetVancouver, BC V6B 5S8Tel: 604-893-2201 Fax: 604-893-2205Website: www.aidsvancouver.org

Provincial Interpreting Services ProjectBritish Columbia Institute of Technology3700 Willingdon AvenueBurnaby, BC V5G 3H2Tel: 604-451-6933 or 604-432-8301TTY: 604-451-6955Email: [email protected]

South Fraser Child Development Centre9460 - 140 St.Surrey, BC V3V 5Z4Tel: 604-584-1361 Fax: 604-583-5113Website: www.sfcdc.bc.ca

Spina Bifida Association of BCBC Children’s HospitalPhone: 604-878-7000Website: www.sbhabc.org

Tourette Syndrome Foundation of CanadaGreater Vancouver ChapterPO Box 53556, 984 West BroadwayVancouver, BC V5Z 4M6Tel/Fax: 604-732-3594Website: www.tourette.ca

Tourette Syndrome Society of CanadaPO Box 48046, 3575 Douglas StreetVictoria, BC V2Z 7H6Tel: 250-658-0506

YouthCO AIDS Society900 Helmcken StreetVancouver, BC V6Z 1B3Tel: 604-688-1441 Fax: 604-688-4932Toll Free (in Canada): 1 877 YOUTHCO (968-8426)Website: www.youthco.org

*Please note some websites are still being set upand some sites are not up-dated regularly.

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