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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 (23)

Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks Society

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

BC Wheelchair Floorball Association

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 756443693RR0001

Bc Adaptive Snowsports Association

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 118885813RR0001

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

Blusson Spinal Cord Centre

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by spinal cord injury in Vancouver, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

British Columbia Paraplegic Foundation

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 118818798RR0001

CANADIAN PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATION (B.C.)

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 118835024RR0001

Caledonia Adaptive Snowsports Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 830359162RR0001

Canadian Adaptive Snowsports SPORTS DE GLISSE ADAPTÉS CANADA

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 118829019RR0001

Canadian Wheelchair Foundation / La Fondation De Chaise Roulante Canada

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 888615606RR0001

International Limb Differences Network

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by spinal cord injury in Vancouver, British Columbia. Provides employment support, job training.

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