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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 (16)

Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 847760881RR0001

BC Recreation and Parks Association

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Vancouver, British Columbia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.

Bc Wheelchair Basketball Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 886685593RR0001

Bc Wheelchair Sports Association

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 106868698RR0001

British Columbia Blind Sports And Recreation Association

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 890119985RR0001

CRIS (Community Recreational Initiatives Society) Adaptive Adventures

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Kelowna, British Columbia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.

Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 130463649RR0001

Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by ALS in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia. Provides camps, recreation.

False Creek Community Centre

Public recreation complex featuring a gym, a pottery studio, a kayak/canoe club & lots of classes.

Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Assn

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Kamloops, British Columbia. Offers support services, resources.

Parkinson Recreation Park

City park with soccer & cricket fields, athletic courts, a playground & trails, plus various events.

Pony Pals Therapeutic Riding Association

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 854319456RR0001

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