RESSOURCES

British Columbia

BC Children's Hospital - Nursing Support Services

All Ages

Support & Services

Registered nurses throughout BC assist children and youth with medical complexities to live in their homes and in their communities.

604-453-8300 ext. 8295

British Columbia

Neil Squire Society

All Ages

Support & Services

They use technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities.

604-473-9363

British Columbia

Special Education Technology (SET BC) - Children

All Ages

Assistive Technology

Assists school districts in utilizing technology with students whose access to the curriculum is restricted.

604-261-9450

Canada Wide

Special Olympics Canada

All Ages

Sports & Recreation

Special Olympics is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport.

1-888-888-0608

Canada Wide

SWAM Canada - Swimming with a Mission

All Ages

Sports & Recreation

Provides barrier-free, one-on-one, water-safety and swimming instruction to children with disabilities.

1-888-530-5618 ext. 123

British Columbia

The Redbook Online - Disability Service Directory

All Ages

Other

Provides information and referral regarding community, government and social services in BC.

2.1.1

British Columbia

Work BC - Assistive Technology Services

All Ages

Assistive Technology

Helps eligible clients reduce or remove the impact of disability-related employment barriers.

250-952-6914

Manitoba

Abilities Manitoba - Intellectual Disabilities

All Ages

Other

A network of agencies, that exists to foster excellence in services for people with intellectual disabilities.

204-890-6751

Manitoba

CAHRD - Aboriginal People with Disabilities Program

All Ages

Support & Services

Provides assistance to urban Aboriginal people with disabilities with customized services.

204-989-7110

Manitoba

CanChild Manitoba

All Ages

Other

A research centre dedicated to generating knowledge & transforming lives of children and youth with developmental conditions and their families.

Manitoba

Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba

All Ages

Support & Services

Offers information, referral, support, advocacy and use of its library to anyone affected or interested in or working with people affected by Cerebral Palsy.

204 982-4842

Manitoba

Government of Manitoba - Community Living disABILITY Services - Intellectual Disabilities

All Ages

Government Services

Supports eligible adults with intellectual disabilities in Manitoba to live good and satisfying lives in their communities.

204-945-0183

Manitoba

Government of Manitoba - Services for Persons with Disabilities Directory

All Ages

Government Services

A directory of services for vulnerable persons in Manitoba.

Manitoba

Grace Hospital - Access Winnipeg West - Service and Program Directory

All Ages

Health Service Directories

Supporting families with children birth to age 6 at one of our free drop-in programs located throughout the Fort Garry/St. Norbert area.

204-837-0111

Manitoba

Community Living Manitoba - Intellectual Disabilities

All Ages

Other

Promotes and support the inclusion ,self-determination and empowerment of people with intellectual disabilities in Manitoba’s communities.

204-786-1607

Manitoba

Healthy Child Coalition

All Ages

Support & Services

Involves all stakeholders working with children age 0-5 years to work together to maximize the potential of all children, families and communities in South East.

204-346-6698

Manitoba

The Salvation Army - Community Venture Winnipeg

All Ages

Support & Services

The agency – part of The Salvation Army – provides developmental day programming, residential, transportation, outreach, and respite services to adults living with intellectual disabilities.

204-046-9418

Manitoba

Connect Employment Services

All Ages

Employment

Supports people with intellectual disabilities to work and participate in the community.

204-474-1959

Manitoba

DASCH - Direct Action in Support of Community Homes

All Ages

Support & Services

Provide the opportunity, supports, and environment in which persons living with developmental disabilities can reach their full potential.

204-98701550

Manitoba

enVision Community Living - Intellectual Disabilities

All Ages

Support & Services

Delivers supports and services that provide people who live with an intellectual disability, opportunities for personal growth, and development.

204-326-7539