The ABLE Developmental Clinic Inc. is a private multidisciplinary clinic providing assessment, treatment and consultation for children and youth experiencing difficulties with Attention, Behaviour, Learning, and Emotion. Although ABLE services children and families with all kinds of difficulties, ABLE is known for its work with learning disabilities, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, disruptive behavior, and autism spectrum disorders.

Family Support provides on-going support to families facing the challenge of raising a child with special needs. We offer one-to-one personal support on an outreach basis through education and problem solving and assist families to explain their existing network.

Hollyburn Family Services provides a number of community-based services to youth and families on the North Shore. Hollyburn has skilled Youth Workers and Family Counsellors who assist youth and families in a variety of programs.

SPECTRUM SKATEBOARD SOCIETY IS ALL ABOUT HAVING A  FUN, SAFE, AND INCLUSIVE SKATEBOARDING EXPERIENCE.

All of our instructors are Level 1 certified skateboard instructors with the International Skateboard Certification Program (ISCP).  During our lessons, we not only teach skateboarding skills, but we also teach how to positively communicate with the other skateboard park users, as well as how to skateboard socially with your fellow skate camp friends.  Click the button below for available lessons and camps.  At this time all lessons and camps are located in North Vancouver.

Spectrum has volunteer opportunities available for skateboard instructor helpers and general volunteers to help with set-up and clean up.  Skateboard skills are a bonus but not required.

Hollyburn Family Services provides a number of community-based services to youth and families on the North Shore. Hollyburn has skilled Youth Workers and Family Counsellors who assist youth and families in a variety of programs.

INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders.

INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders.

INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders.

SPECTRUM SKATEBOARD SOCIETY IS ALL ABOUT HAVING A  FUN, SAFE, AND INCLUSIVE SKATEBOARDING EXPERIENCE.

All of our instructors are Level 1 certified skateboard instructors with the International Skateboard Certification Program (ISCP).  During our lessons, we not only teach skateboarding skills, but we also teach how to positively communicate with the other skateboard park users, as well as how to skateboard socially with your fellow skate camp friends.  Click the button below for available lessons and camps.  At this time all lessons and camps are located in North Vancouver.

Spectrum has volunteer opportunities available for skateboard instructor helpers and general volunteers to help with set-up and clean up.  Skateboard skills are a bonus but not required.

INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders.

A number of programs and services are available for persons with disabilities to help them and their caregivers cope with the added expenses and to facilitate their full participation in society. The Canada or Québec Pension Plan administers monthly income programs.

Children who have ADD, ADHD, FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, bi-polar disorder, manic depression, anxiety disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, Type 1/2 diabetes, epilepsy and learning disabilities can be eligible for the Disability amount.

High School Graduation is a traditional time of transition, however, for Youth living with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities, this transition is much more complicated as the graduate is no longer eligible for many programs and supports provided through Children’s’ Services. Youth with Disabilities and their families must find their way through an often-bewildering array of adult services to arrange the supports that they need.

The CPABC Navigator for Youth in Transition to Adult Services is here to help you connect with the services they need through their specialized information and referral resource. The Navigator service is available for youth aged 14 to 25, their parents and members of their Transition Support Teams. To access this service, call the CPABC office at 604 408 9484, or email Jeanne@bccerebralpalsy.com.

The Youth Without Limits Support Group is a new program at CPABC. The group is for (but not limited to) youth and young adults between the ages of 13-29.

The Youth Without Limits Support Group is unique in the sense that it is a support group facilitated by disabled youth specifically for their peers with disabilities. We understand that acceptance and understanding are key aspects to providing adequate knowledge and support from one disabled person to another.

This is a free inclusive program. Drop-ins welcome! Snacks and refreshments provided.

Come join the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia as they launch an exciting, new expressive arts program. For an hour each week, children and youth with disabilities can express themselves through artistic mediums.

Led by Heather Korlak, a qualified teacher and expressive arts therapist with a background in visual art, participants will have a great outlet to explore their creativity while socializing.

Currently offered in Burnaby and West Vancouver.

Go to the CPABC website or email for details!

The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC

Dance Without Limits offers a safe, active environment for individuals with various disabilities to have fun while exploring dance, creative movement and games. Please note that participants who may require substantial physical or behavioral support may be asked to attend alongside a guardian or support worker.

This is a free, inclusive program. Drop-ins, parents and caregivers are welcome!

Classes currently available in both Surrey and Richmond.

Go to the CPABC website or email for details!

The Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia offers Adapted Yoga classes for youth and others living with Cerebral Palsy.

This class offers a safe, calm environment for people with physical disabilities to practice meditative breathing and movement. Please note that participants who may require substantial physical or behavioral support may be asked to attend alongside a guardian or support worker.

Currently held at Christchurch Cathedral in Vancouver.

Go to the CPABC website for more info!

In BC, an estimated 25,000 people are on the autism spectrum, aged 19-65. Most of them are unemployed or underemployed. With employment, individuals on the spectrum can acquire greater economic independence, contribute inclusively in a meaningful way, and enjoy a higher quality of life.

Focus Professional Services provide software and data qualify services in the Greater Vancouver area. They specialize in hiring individuals on the Autism Spectrum who are interested in a career in software testing or data quality. No previous training, education, or experience is required.

Their recruitment process starts with asking yourself the following questions:

Do you want to work full-time?
Do you have a passion for computers and/or software?
Are you open to learning new skills?

If you answered yes to all three questions, they want to hear from you!

Serving the Lower Mainland, posAbilities assists persons with developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and healthy lives by partnering with the community to provide a comprehensive range of person-centred services for individuals and the families who care for them.

Behaviour Consultation – Laurel Behaviour Support Services [LBSS] provides Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (EIBI), behaviour consultation to school-aged children and youth, and adult services to individuals who have an autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability. Consultants use the science of applied behaviour analysis to address challenging behaviours and to teach adaptive skills that will produce enduring changes in their quality of life. Together with families, they strive to increase a person’s independence across a variety of settings – home, school and community.

posAbilities also offers Employment Services for those on the Autism spectrum and with development disabilities.

Check their website for more information!

Accessibility Services faculty and staff welcome your inquiries! They are the point of entry for students with disabilities who are enrolling in regular Capilano University courses and programs. Once you are a registered student at the University, the department can arrange accommodations and services for you to maximize your post-secondary educational experience.

Contact the Accessibility Services Office as early as possible, at least four months in advance of the term.

The Transition & Employment program assists young people with disabilities, aged 15+ and their families to navigate the transition from child to adult services, and supports toward employment.
How we can help…
•Assist youth with disabilities to transition into the government services system
•Develop a transition plan for your future
•Provide information regarding transition and employment
•Facilitate workshops and information sessions
•Link you to services and resources in the community
•Attend school transition IEP meetings by request
•Job Club and employment workshops for job seekers
•Job development supports
•Individual appointments are available

Education and Employment Access (EEA) is a full time, 8 month program operating within the School of Access and Academic Preparation at Cap U. Students with learning difficulties or other barriers to reaching their goals will be offered specific support in their transition to post-secondary education and employment.

The focus will be on developing the skills and strategies necessary to be an independent learner in a university setting. Students will finish with a professional portfolio, certifications, strategies for success in first year courses and current experience in the sector of their choice.

The Discover Employability program is a transitional program for students moving from high school to a post-secondary and/or workplace environment. Students explore a range of possible work areas and identify those that match their abilities and interest. Depending on their readiness, after completing this 8-month program they may go on to further skills training or be referred to a supported employment agency.

The program is designed for young adults with special learning needs. They are coached on the expectations of entry-level employment. Students are given an opportunity to build self awareness and self advocacy skills and work towards being more independent.

The DE program combines in-class instruction with practical work experience, emphasizing the skills required to be successful in employment situations. Students meet with faculty to discuss an individual work experience plan that best fits their needs. Personal goals will be set and monitored throughout the year.

The DE program is in session for eight months (two terms). The fall term includes one three week work experience block and twelve weeks of classroom instruction. During the spring term, there are two work experience blocks totalling nine weeks, and five weeks of classroom instruction.

Upon completion of the program, each student will meet individually with faculty to discuss their progress and to identify future plans and resources related to the students goals.

This program, through North Shore Disability Resource Centre, is designed for individuals with disabilities who want to improve academic, work and life skills and will transition out of the service within 1-4 years to access other educational or employment related services and opportunities. This service is best suited to those who wish to further their independence through community-based activities and do not require one to one assistance.

STAGE offers a varied schedule based on the goals of the participants:

Functional academics (Smart Readers, Math 2 Go, Money Skills )
Skill development (bus skills, office skills, basic computer skills)
Work skill training through community volunteering
Employment exploration through Informational interviews and tours with local businesses and services

To apply to the STAGE Program you must first call Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) at 604.981.0321 and speak to a Facilitator. The Facilitator will assist you with developing a plan and if appropriate will make a referral to the program on your behalf

This service is for adults aged 19 and over who have disabilities and are interested in continuing to learn life skills. Participants choose a variety of life skills to learn at home or in community settings, assisted by a worker selected by the participant and their family or support network.

Referrals are required from Community Living BC (CLBC) www.communitylivingbc.ca. CLBC is responsible for the order of acceptance and can be reached at 604.981.0321. On average, CLBC allocates program participants with 4 hours of service per week and reviews their progress bi-annually.

This weekend program is for individuals between the ages of 9 and 18. Participants enjoy recreational activities and community outings with their peers while building social and life skills.They are actively involved in planning activities and meet as a group at the beginning of every month to create a recreation plan.This program runs on Saturday afternoons and is only closed on statutory holiday weekends.

Referrals are required from the Ministry of Children and Families (MCFD). MCFD is responsible for the order of acceptance and can be reached at 604.904.4300.

The NSDRC Summer Bursary Program provides financial support to North Shore families/guardians of children and youth who have a special need, disability or are in the process of receiving a diagnosis and may require additional support to attend summer recreation programs, camps or community-based activities. Bursaries can be used towards program or camp fees or to assist with payment of a support worker.

The North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) was established in 1975 by a group of parents, professionals and advocates. This group wanted to create services to ensure that people with disabilities could live comfortably in their communities. Since that time, the NSDRC has continued to expand both its mandate and services. We continue to work to ensure that people with disabilities have the opportunity to participate actively as contributing members of society. We are committed to working toward a community that is free of physical, financial, and attitudinal barriers.

The North Shore Disability Resource Centre directly serves over 450 individuals through our residential and community based programs. Our Information and Advocacy Program recorded over 1,400 contacts from people with disabilities, their families, friends and networks on the North Shore. We make every effort to ensure that their voices are heard, and that they are supported to participate in their community as fully and independently as possible.

The ABLE Developmental Clinic Inc. is a private multidisciplinary clinic providing assessment, treatment and consultation for children and youth experiencing difficulties with Attention, Behaviour, Learning, and Emotion. Although ABLE services children and families with all kinds of difficulties, ABLE is known for its work with learning disabilities, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, disruptive behavior, and autism spectrum disorders.

Friendship Circles are lunchtime play groups for school children, facilitated in order to support the formation and continuation of natural friendships between students with developmental disabilities and their “typical” peers.

Family Support provides on-going support to families facing the challenge of raising a child with special needs. We offer one-to-one personal support on an outreach basis through education and problem solving and assist families to explain their existing network.

As a community service, Intellectual Disabilities Society delivers information sessions to high school students to promote inclusion and increase awareness and acceptance about people living with a development disability. The presentation can also be customized for other community groups and is always upbeat, informative and interactive.

This program delivers unique & innovative Puppet and Simulation Game sessions for children aged 3 to 18 in schools and other community settings. Age-appropriate tools are used to foster understanding, acceptance and empathy & to enhance social interactions between individuals with autism and their typically developing peers. There are 12 weekly play sessions for one child with autism and 2-4 peers.

Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society (Friend 2 Friend) is a not-for-profit, federally registered charity, based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Their mission is to enhance reciprocal social interaction, communication, imaginative play, and friendships between individuals on the autism spectrum and their typically developing peers.

Friend 2 Friend provides a variety of unique and innovative programs such as the Autism Demystification Programs and the Friend 2 Friend – Integrated Play Groups® Programs to individuals aged 3 through 18 on the autism spectrum and related social, communication and play needs.

Wired 4 Success is a North Shore employment program funded through Service Canada designed specifically for youth ages 16 to 30 with barriers to employment.  Youth attend for 13 weeks and are paid a training allowance at minimum wage based on a 30-hour week.

The first 4 weeks consist of on-site training, followed by 9 weeks of work experience. The goal of the program is to get participants employed, return to school or a combination of the two. The objectives of the program are to help youth overcome barriers to employment and develop a broad range of skills and knowledge to access employment opportunities with private sector employers.

While attending the program youth learn many skills that assist them in gaining employment along with life skills related to employment and independence. Youth receive their Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Food Safe and Basic First Aid certification along with some capacity to offer individual skills enhancement such as forklift operation, or other related certification needed as a condition of employment.

This program is well-suited for youth who lack work experience or employment skills and who face barriers to employment including but not limited to; mental health, disadvantaged background, or lack of education/training.

For more information and/or, to set up an appointment please contact us at 604-988-1292.

Intellectual Disabilities Society offers a variety of services such as respite services, educational and entrepreneurial programs, Friendship Circles and recreation programs for youth with developmental disabilities. Through the Education and Community Awareness program, Intellectual Disabilities Society delivers presentations to high school students to promote inclusion and increase awareness and acceptance about people living with intellectual disabilities.

Teen Club is a licensed Out of School care Program for special needs teenagers aged 13 to 18 that focuses on social and life skill development through exposure to a wide variety of leisure activities.

The teens attending the program are referred by Community Living British Columbia. They have a wide variety of challenges: Autism, Down Syndrome, William’s Syndrome, general developmental delays, hearing and visual impairments, psychiatric disorders and learning disabilities. Staff work with social workers, school staff, psychologists/psychiatrists, neurologists, behaviour therapists and families to provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.

Teen Club provides high quality programming that includes a balance of in-house and community based activities; these include sports, drama and music programs, game days and outings to locations in the community. During school breaks, teens participate in a wide variety of activities locally and across the Lower Mainland. Special events such as dances, parties, and graduation days are organized on a regular basis.

For more information contact, Dana Robinson, Teen Club Supervisor.

In BC, an estimated 25,000 people are on the autism spectrum, aged 19-65. Most of them are unemployed or underemployed. With employment, individuals on the spectrum can acquire greater economic independence, contribute inclusively in a meaningful way, and enjoy a higher quality of life.

Focus Professional Services provide software and data qualify services in the Greater Vancouver area. They specialize in hiring individuals on the Autism Spectrum who are interested in a career in software testing or data quality. No previous training, education, or experience is required.

Their recruitment process starts with asking yourself the following questions:

Do you want to work full-time?
Do you have a passion for computers and/or software?
Are you open to learning new skills?

If you answered yes to all three questions, they want to hear from you!

Education and Employment Access (EEA) is a full time, 8 month program operating within the School of Access and Academic Preparation at Cap U. Students with learning difficulties or other barriers to reaching their goals will be offered specific support in their transition to post-secondary education and employment.

The focus will be on developing the skills and strategies necessary to be an independent learner in a university setting. Students will finish with a professional portfolio, certifications, strategies for success in first year courses and current experience in the sector of their choice.

The Discover Employability program is a transitional program for students moving from high school to a post-secondary and/or workplace environment. Students explore a range of possible work areas and identify those that match their abilities and interest. Depending on their readiness, after completing this 8-month program they may go on to further skills training or be referred to a supported employment agency.

The program is designed for young adults with special learning needs. They are coached on the expectations of entry-level employment. Students are given an opportunity to build self awareness and self advocacy skills and work towards being more independent.

The DE program combines in-class instruction with practical work experience, emphasizing the skills required to be successful in employment situations. Students meet with faculty to discuss an individual work experience plan that best fits their needs. Personal goals will be set and monitored throughout the year.

The DE program is in session for eight months (two terms). The fall term includes one three week work experience block and twelve weeks of classroom instruction. During the spring term, there are two work experience blocks totalling nine weeks, and five weeks of classroom instruction.

Upon completion of the program, each student will meet individually with faculty to discuss their progress and to identify future plans and resources related to the students goals.

Wired 4 Success is a North Shore employment program funded through Service Canada designed specifically for youth ages 16 to 30 with barriers to employment.  Youth attend for 13 weeks and are paid a training allowance at minimum wage based on a 30-hour week.

The first 4 weeks consist of on-site training, followed by 9 weeks of work experience. The goal of the program is to get participants employed, return to school or a combination of the two. The objectives of the program are to help youth overcome barriers to employment and develop a broad range of skills and knowledge to access employment opportunities with private sector employers.

While attending the program youth learn many skills that assist them in gaining employment along with life skills related to employment and independence. Youth receive their Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Food Safe and Basic First Aid certification along with some capacity to offer individual skills enhancement such as forklift operation, or other related certification needed as a condition of employment.

This program is well-suited for youth who lack work experience or employment skills and who face barriers to employment including but not limited to; mental health, disadvantaged background, or lack of education/training.

For more information and/or, to set up an appointment please contact us at 604-988-1292.

SPECTRUM SKATEBOARD SOCIETY IS ALL ABOUT HAVING A  FUN, SAFE, AND INCLUSIVE SKATEBOARDING EXPERIENCE.

All of our instructors are Level 1 certified skateboard instructors with the International Skateboard Certification Program (ISCP).  During our lessons, we not only teach skateboarding skills, but we also teach how to positively communicate with the other skateboard park users, as well as how to skateboard socially with your fellow skate camp friends.  Click the button below for available lessons and camps.  At this time all lessons and camps are located in North Vancouver.

Spectrum has volunteer opportunities available for skateboard instructor helpers and general volunteers to help with set-up and clean up.  Skateboard skills are a bonus but not required.

INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders.