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Not-for-profit organizations and government agencies in British Columbia.

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Agencies

Community-based recreational resources, some of which are specific to children and adults with autism.

Recreational
Activities

Community-based professionals who provide services in B.C. This listing is separate from the Registry of Autism Service Providers for children under six.

Service
Providers

Provides mutual support for groups of parents, siblings, grandparents, as well as individuals with ASD. Some groups are focused on autism; others have a wider reach.

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Resources and opportunities for Postsecondary training and employment.

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Postsecondary Training & Employment

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Autism CanTech!

Employment Program for Autistic Youth & Young Adults

Autism CanTech! is a federally funded program for autistic youth between 18-30 who are work-ready and passionate about technology. Our Cohort 1 began in September 2021 and was succ...

New Westminster, BC

Classifications: Education, Adults With ASD

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Sources Empowered for Employment

Skills Work

Skills Work is a 12-week program for people with disabilities to explore career and educational opportunities, gain skills and training to enhance employability, and prepare for ob...

Surrey, BC

Classifications: Employment, Adults With ASD

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Okanagan College

Autism Certificate

Designed for those who work with peoples with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this program provides the foundational knowledge and skills often required for professionals, parents ...

Kelowna, BC

Classifications: Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS)

COVID Wellness Ambassador Certification

This 20- week training program for Persons with Special Abilities to help reduce barriers in their employment. The program is fully funded and aims to help those with Persons with ...

Surrey, BC

Classifications: Employment, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Point Grey College

Information Technology Post Secondary Diplomas

Point Grey College, a private college dedicated to post-secondary education for students on the autism spectrum, will start early 2020. Point Grey College will offer accelerated...

Vancouver, BC

Classifications: Education, Adults With ASD

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Capilano University

Post Secondary ABA Program - Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism) Post Baccalaureate Certificate

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is for students with existing Bachelor's degrees who would like to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). This certificate ...

North Vancouver, BC

Classifications: ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis), Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Vancouver Island University (VIU)

Workplace Essential Skills Training (WEST)

WEST is a two year, full-time workplace skills and experience program for neurodiverse adults (age 17+) with special needs, developmental disabilities or learning disabilities. St...

Duncan And Nanaimo, BC

Classifications: Employment, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Douglas College, Coquitlam Campus

Warehouse Training Program

A fourteen week program aimed at people with barriers to employment who wish to explore employment opportunities in the warehouse/distribution centre. The course covers topics rel...

Coquitlam, BC

Classifications: Education, Employment

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Threadworks

Threadworks Skills Development Program

This is a skills development program for people with disabilities (including mental health) that is designed to develop sewing skills relevant to the manufacturing and textiles ind...

Vancouver, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Royal Roads University

Accessibility Services

"Royal Roads University affirms the rights of students with a disability to equal access to education. The University will provide equal opportunity for full participation in the a...

Victoria, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Camosun College

Disability Resource Center

"The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) provides a wide range of services and educational accommodations for students with a documented disability, including anxiety and depression. ...

Victoria, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Camosun College

Disability Resource Center

"The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) provides a wide range of services and educational accommodations for students with a documented disability, including anxiety and depression. ...

Victoria, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Langara College

Disability Services

"Disability Services works with students with disabilities to arrange appropriate support services on a case-by-case basis." [Website.]

Vancouver, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Douglas College

Center for Students with Disabilities

"The Centre for Students with Disabilities at Douglas College coordinates services and accommodations to ensure accessibility to all programs, College-wide services, facilities and...

New Westminister, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Douglas College

Center for Students with Disabilities

"The Centre for Students with Disabilities at Douglas College coordinates services and accommodations to ensure accessibility to all programs, College-wide services, facilities and...

Coquitlam, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

College of the Rockies

Disability Services

"We provide a variety of support services and accommodations to students with learning disabilities, physical or psychological challenges. We assist eligible students to access fu...

Cranbrook, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Nicola Valley Institute of technology

Disability Services

"NVIT provides a variety of services to students with disabilities to enable them to access educational programs and services." [Website.]

Burnaby, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

Nicola Valley Institute of technology

Disability Services

"NVIT provides a variety of services to students with disabilities to enable them to access educational programs and services." [Website.]

Merritt, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

University of Northern British Columbia

Access Resource Center

"The Access Resource Centre is committed to the goal of creating and maintaining physical, intellectual and social access to the University for students with disabilities." [Websit...

Prince George, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

Postsecondary Training & Employment

English

College of New Caledonia

Accessibility Services

"The Accessibility Services group is committed to helping CNC students with disabilities to succeed in their studies." [Website]

Prince George, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Education

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