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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 (19)

Alliance For Equality Of Blind Canadians / L'Alliance Pour L'Egalite Des Personnes Aveugles Du Canada

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 895648335RR0001

Blind Beginnings Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 813290616RR0001

British Columbia Blind Sports And Recreation Association

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

CNIB

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Kamloops, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

CNIB

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

CNIB

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Victoria, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

CNIB (Canadian National Institute For The Blind)

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in New Westminster, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.

Canadian Blind Sports Association

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

Canadian Council OF The Blind B.c. - Yukon Division

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in CHILLIWACK. CRA Registration: 119218915RR0001.

Canadian Deafblind Association - BC Chapter (CDBA-BC)

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

Canadian Federation Of The Blind

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 864997291RR0001

Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Vancouver, British Columbia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.

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