Children's Disability Services in British Columbia
Programs and services available for children with disabilities in British Columbia, including autism funding, therapy programs, respite care, and family support.
Programs
At Home Program
Varies based on assessed needs; covers medical benefits and respiteBC's program providing medical benefits and respite for children with severe disabilities who are living at home with their families. Helps families with the extra costs of caring for a child with a severe disability at home rather than in a facility.
Eligibility: Child must have a severe disability and be living at home. Must be a BC resident. Assessment of the child's health and support needs is required.
Official websiteAutism Funding Program (Under 6)
Up to $22,000/year (up to $4,400 or 20% for training/equipment/travel)BC's autism funding for children under age 6, providing significant annual funding for eligible therapies including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI). Up to 20% of the funding ($4,400) can be directed toward training, equipment, and travel. TRANSITIONING: Autism funding shifts to the Disability Benefit + expanded free community services in July 2026, with full transition by March 2027.
Eligibility: Child must be under age 6 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Must be a BC resident.
Official websiteAutism Funding Program (6-18)
Up to $6,000/year per childBC's autism funding for children and youth aged 6 to 18, providing annual funding for eligible autism-related therapies and supports. TRANSITIONING: Autism funding shifts to the Disability Benefit + expanded free community services in July 2026, with full transition by March 2027.
Eligibility: Child must be aged 6-18 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Must be a BC resident.
Official websiteOrganizations Serving Children (91)
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Advantage Speech-Language Pathology Ltd.
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Richmond, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.
Aimhi - Prince George Association For Community Living
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119103323RR0001
Autism & Developmental Disabilities Lab at SFU
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Burnaby, British Columbia. Provides support services, resources.
BC-IPSE (Inclusive Post-Secondary Education)
Network promoting inclusive post-secondary education opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities in British Columbia.
Beaufort Association For Inclusion In Action
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 132172453RR0001
Burnaby Association For Community Inclusion
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 106819154RR0001
Cedar Crest Society For Community Living
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 892177171RR0001
Cedarbrook (Overnight Respite Home)
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Surrey, British Columbia. Provides housing, residential support, respite care.
Children's Respite Support Society
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Victoria, British Columbia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Chilliwack Respite Care
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Provides respite care.
Chilliwack Society for Community Living
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Suite B-45195 Wells Rd Chilliwack, British Columbia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Clay Tree Society For People With Developmental Disabilities
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 107758864RR0001
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