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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 (20)

BC Deaf Sports Federation

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss and deafness in Burnaby, British Columbia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.

Bc Deaf Scholarship Trust

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 853519361RR0001

British Columbia Deaf Sports Federation

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 118818533RR0001

British Columbia School for the Deaf

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss and deafness in Burnaby, British Columbia. Provides education, training.

Canadian Deafblind Association - BC Chapter (CDBA-BC)

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 845415041RR0001

Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association - North Shore Branch

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 896723038RR0001

Canadian Hard of Hearing Assn

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss and deafness in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Vancouver Branch

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 827896408RR0001

Canadian Organization of The Blind And Deafblind

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in BOWEN ISLAND. CRA Registration: 722057312RR0001.

Canadian Organization of the Blind and Deafblind / Organisation Canadienne des Aveugles et Sourd Aveugles

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 722057312RR0001

Deaf Children's Society OF BC

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in NEW WESTMINSTER. CRA Registration: 119267706RR0001.

Deaf Well Being Program (WBP)

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss and deafness in Burnaby, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

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