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 $16,200BC'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.
Official websiteCommunity Living BC (CLBC)
Varies based on individualized support planA 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.
Official websiteOrganizations Serving Adults (7)
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D.S.R.F. DOWN SYNDROME RESOURCE FOUNDATION
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 898907266RR0001
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
BC-based organization providing programs, resources, and support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Down Syndrome Society of British Columbia
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 769929860RR0001
Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in ABBOTSFORD. CRA Registration: 812508430RR0001.
Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 889134979RR0001
Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 891621666RR0001
Vancouver Island Down Syndrome Society
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by Down syndrome in Comox, British Columbia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
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