Services for people with disabilities
If you are living with a disability in B.C., there are programs and services available you. These programs and services get funding of more than $5 billion each year. They are offered through government, crown agencies and corporations.
Services and information topics
Disability assistance
Disability assistance can help you if you need financial or health support. You must be designated as a Person with Disabilities (PWD) to receive this type of assistance.
Health services and supports
There’s a wide range of health services and supports available for people with disabilities. Find specialists and funding to help you in communities throughout the province.
Financial services and supports
These financial supports for people with disabilities can help cover the costs of living and other essential needs.
Education services and supports
These education supports for people with disabilities can help you reach your full potential.
Transition Planning for Youth & Young Adults
If you’re a young person with a developmental disability, moving to adulthood can be a challenge. If you’re the parent, guardian, or caregiver of a young person with a developmental disability, helping them move towards adulthood can be just as challenging. A Navigator can help you and your family with this transition.
Advocate for Service Quality
B.C.’s Advocate for Service Quality reports directly to the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
BC211 is the best way to find up-to-date listings for many disability services in the province.
You can search for a variety of services in your community and throughout B.C.
Learn more about the Province’s commitment to building a better B.C. for people with disabilities.
The Social Services Sector Roundtable (SSSRT) lets senior government executives and community sector representatives collaborate on important sector matters.
A Forum was held in 2019 with participants across the broader sector.
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