Advocacy and Support
Family Resource Programs of BC
BC Centre for Ability
Phone: 604-451-5511
Disability Alliance BC
Advocacy Access Program
Phone: 604-872-1278 or 1-800-663-1278
Canucks Autism Network
Including All Children and Families
Online resources regarding children with special needs to help understand the experiences and challenges related to childhood development
North Shore Disability Resource Centre
Power to Be
A non-profit organization that creates access to nature for youth, families, and adults living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers.
The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC
Transportation
Government Resources
Services for People with Disabilities
Child Disability Benefit
A tax-free benefit for families who care for a child under 18 years of age with a severe and prolonged impairment in mental or physical functions.
EI/Disability/ Income Assistance
Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance (Provincial)
Phone:1-866-866-0800
Health Canada First Nations and Inuit Health
Non-Insured Health Benefits
Provides supplementary health benefits, including medical supplies and equipment to eligible First Nations and Inuit throughout Canada
Tax Credits and Deductions
Disability Tax Credit / Medical Expenses / Disability Support Deductions / Registered Disability Savings Plan
Healthy Kids Program
Provides coverage for basic dental care and prescription eye wear for their children from low-income families
Phone: 1-866-866-0800
INSTRUCTIONS If you are receiving Ministry services and have a Person ID and a personal identification number:
1. Press option 1
2. Input your Person ID and PIN, or your Social Insurance Number
3. Press option 3
4. Press option 6
If you are receiving Ministry services and do not have a Person ID or Social Insurance Number, or you are not a ministry client:
1. Press option 2
2. Enter your 10 digit phone number
3. Press option 3
4. Press option 7
Toll-Free Personal Supports Information Line
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 1-866-866-0800