Adult Disability Services in British Columbia

Income support, employment services, community living, and other programs for adults with disabilities in British Columbia.

Programs

Disability Assistance

Up to $1,483/month + annual earnings exemption $16,200

BC's income support for persons with the Person with Disability (PWD) designation. Includes an annual earnings exemption of $16,200. Earned income exemption applies only after being on assistance for 1+ month. RDSP is fully exempt from asset and income tests in BC.

Eligibility: Must be a BC resident with a Person with Disability (PWD) designation, aged 18+, and in financial need. Must be on assistance for 1+ month before earned income exemption applies.

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Community Living BC (CLBC)

Varies based on individualized support plan

A BC Crown corporation that funds supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities through a network of community service providers. Services include employment support, community inclusion, housing, and respite. Not autism-specific; serves adults with a range of developmental disabilities. Provided through a network of contracted service providers across BC.

Eligibility: Must be a BC resident aged 19+ with a developmental disability, assessed as eligible through CLBC's intake process. Includes adults with intellectual disability, ASD with significant adaptive functioning limitations (through PSI), and FASD.

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Organizations Serving Adults (35)

ABC Autism Services

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Kamloops, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

ACT - Autism Community Training

A BC organization providing evidence-based training and resources about autism for families, professionals, and community members.

Act Autism Community Training Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 861691236RR0001

Ascend Autism Centre

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Kelowna, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

Ausome Match Autism Services

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

Autism & Developmental Disabilities Lab at SFU

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Burnaby, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

Autism BC

Formerly the Autism Society of BC, Autism BC provides information, advocacy, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families throughout British Columbia.

Autism Club

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Surrey, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

Autism Okanagan

Improving the quality of life for individuals and families living with autism or other neurodivergence by providing inclusive social and recreational programs in a sensory-friendly, neurodivergent-affirming environment. Serves all neurodivergences including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette's, OCD, and SPD. No diagnosis required to participate.

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