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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.

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

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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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Laurel Behaviour Support Services

Triple P® Stepping Stones

Triple P® Stepping Stones is for every parent with a child (up to 12 years of age) with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and/or an intellectual disability, whether it is for specif...

Burnaby, bc

Classifications: Education, Family Life

Community Agency

English

GIRLS CLUB

GIRLS CLUB is an inclusive group, open to: - Girls with neuro-developmental differences (autism, other) - Girls of any “ability”, independence, or level of “funct...

Richmond, BC

Classifications: Recreation, Fitness, Leisure, Social Skills

Community Agency

English

GIRLS CLUB

GIRLS CLUB is an inclusive group, open to: - Girls with neuro-developmental differences (autism, other) - Girls of any “ability”, independence, or level of “funct...

Vernon, BC

Classifications: Recreation, Fitness, Leisure, Social Skills

Community Agency

English

New Heights Autism Support Society

Autism Therapy under 6, children, Teenager, Behavior Intervention

We provide services for children under 6 and over 6 using ABA. We also use other therapeutic tools as well meeting the needs of the child with flexibility and patience to children...

Kamloops, BC

Classifications: ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis), ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)

Community Agency

English

British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development

Parents' Guide to Selecting and Monitoring Child Care in B.C

This is a parents’ guide to selecting and monitoring child care in British Columbia. It also provides information on licensed child care options, unlicensed child care options, a...

All Of BC, BC

Classifications: Childcare, Family Life

Community Agency

English

KidSport

2016 KidSport BC Grant Application Guidelines

KidSport, a community based sport-funding program provides grants for children ages 18 and under, to enable them to participate in a sport of their choice. KidSport considers the s...

All Of Canada, MB

Classifications: Recreation, Fitness, Leisure, Financial Planning

Community Agency

English

McAdams Foundation

The McAdams Foundation assists individuals and institutions that are committed to enriching the lives of children and teenagers with disabilities and impairments, who come from fam...

Victoria, BC

Classifications: Family Life, Financial Planning

Community Agency

English

President's Choice Children's Charity

"President's Choice Children's Charity offers financial assistance to families with children with cerebral palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), muscular dystrophy, spina bifida a...

Canada-wide, BC

Classifications: Financial Planning, Health

Community Agency

English

Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island

"The Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island has four available bursaries and scholarships including the Lisa Huus Memorial Fund for persons with disabilities in post-seco...

Victoria, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Financial Planning

Community Agency

English

Bear Essentials Program

"Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island supports families who face unexpected or extraordinary expenses related to their children's health issues or disabilities with fun...

Victoria, BC

Classifications: Financial Planning, Health

Community Agency

English

Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits

This website provides information about the Canadian Pension Plan Disability Application Guide, Appeals and Reconsideration Request and the Appeals/Social Security Tribunal.

All Of BC, BC

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Government Resources

Community Agency

English

Distributed Learning Programs (DLs)

This website provides a list of distributed learning programs in British Columbia. Distributed learning programs (DLs) are B.C Ministry of Education or government funded programs t...

Vancouver, BC

Classifications: Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders

Community Agency

English

Assistive Technology British Columbia

Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) offers technology services to enable individuals to achieve their educational and employment goals. Services include assessments, assistive equipment...

Vancouver, BC

Classifications: Family Life, Tools And Technologies

Community Agency

English

Okanagan Family Autism Connection

The Okanagan Family Autism Connection is an online, parent-led, volunteer initiative created to build a community of support between parents and professionals.

Okanagan, BC

Classifications: Advocacy, Family Life

Community Agency

English

Coquitlam Autism Spectrum Team

A list of Coquitlam Autism Spectrum Team's (CAST) types of programming, in-service opportunities in the Coquitlam District and the referral process.

Coquitlam, BC

Classifications: Education, Advocacy

Community Agency

English

Families for Early Autism Treatment of British Columbia (F.E.A.T. of B.C.)

The Families for Early Autism Treatment of British Columbia (F.E.A.T of B.C.) website contains information on legal issues, advocacy, events, and diagnosis. The website also contai...

Serves All Of BC, BC

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Evaluating Autism Information

Community Agency

English

AutismBC

The AutismBC website lists the various programs they offer including; services for adults, community parent groups and funding to families for summer programs. ASBC is a member-ba...

Richmond, BC

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Evaluating Autism Information

Community Agency

English

Surrey Association for Community Living

Teen Vacations and City Escapes

Holiday Options Programs Teen Vacations in Whistler - a 5 day adventure to Whistler. For youth aged 13‐18 years with a 1:3 ratio of Staff. Lots of inclusive and fun activiti...

Surrey, BC

Classifications: Recreation, Fitness, Leisure, Recreation, Fitness, Leisure

Community Agency

English

Surrey Association for Community Living

Teen Vacations and City Escapes

Holiday Options Programs Teen Vacations in Whistler - a 5 day adventure to Whistler. For youth aged 13‐18 years with a 1:3 ratio of Staff. Lots of inclusive and fun activiti...

Surrey , BC

Classifications: Recreation, Fitness, Leisure, Recreation, Fitness, Leisure

Community Agency

English

Learn Now BC

School Finder

This website provides a drop-down menu to find distributed learning schools in British Columbia. Individuals may search for schools by stating the city or town, school district nam...

Serves All Of BC, BC

Classifications: Education

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