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Intellectual Disability Services in British Columbia

A condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, covering everyday social and practical skills.

Intellectual Disability Organizations

Advantage Speech-Language Pathology Ltd.

Richmond, BC

Aimhi - Prince George Association For Community Living

Prince George, BC

Autism & Developmental Disabilities Lab at SFU

Burnaby, BC

BC-IPSE (Inclusive Post-Secondary Education)

Vancouver, BC

Network promoting inclusive post-secondary education opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities in British Columbia.

Beaufort Association For Inclusion In Action

Courtenay, BC

Burnaby Association For Community Inclusion

Burnaby, BC

Cedar Crest Society For Community Living

100 Mile House, BC

Cedarbrook (Overnight Respite Home)

Surrey, BC

Children's Respite Support Society

Victoria, BC

Chilliwack Respite Care

Chilliwack, BC

Chilliwack Society for Community Living

Suite B-45195 Wells Rd Chilliwack, BC

Christian Respite Family Service Society

Richmond, BC

Clay Tree Society For People With Developmental Disabilities

Nanaimo, BC

Community Living B C

Abbotsford, BC

Community Living B C

Port Moody, BC

Community Living BC

Victoria, BC

Community Living BC

Surrey, BC

Community Living BC

Vancouver, BC

Community Living BC

North Vancouver, BC

Community Living BC

Kamloops, BC

Community Living BC

Prince George, BC

Community Living BC (CLBC)

Vancouver, BC

A BC Crown corporation funding supports for adults with developmental disabilities including employment, community inclusion, housing, and respite through a network of community service providers. The findSupport BC database lists 1,000+ resources searchable by region.

Community Living BC - Richmond Office

Vancouver, BC

Community Living British Columbia

Nanaimo, BC

Community Living British Columbia

Kelowna, BC

Community Living British Columbia

Chilliwack, BC

Community Living Society

New Westminster, BC

Community Living Victoria

Victoria, BC

Dawson Creek Society For Community Living

Dawson Creek, BC

Delta Community Living Foundation

Delta, BC

Developmental Disabilities Association - Vancouver office

Vancouver, BC

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

Developmental Disabilities Association Of Vancouver-Richmond

Richmond, BC

Developmental Disabilities Foundation Of Vancouver-Richmond

Richmond, BC

Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Services

Burnaby, BC

Developmental Disability Mental Health Child, Youth & Children's Assessment Network

Kamloops, BC

Elk Valley Society For Community Living

Fernie, BC

Fort St. John, Association for Community Living

Fort St. John, BC

Hope Association For Community Living

Hope, BC

Inclusion BC

Vancouver, BC

BC's provincial advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Provides free advocacy services, resources, and support for navigating BC's disability service system.

Inclusion BC Society

New Westminster, BC

Inclusion Chilliwack Society

Chilliwack, BC

Inclusion Langley Society

Langley, BC

Inclusion Parksville Society

Parksville, BC

Inclusion Powell River Society

Powell River, BC

Intellectual Disabilities (North & West Vancouver) Society

North Vancouver, BC

Intellectual Disabilities Society

North Vancouver, BC

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

Kamloops Developmental Disability Mental Health Services

Kamloops, BC

Kamloops Society For Community Inclusion

Kamloops, BC

Kelowna Developmental Disability Mental Health Services

Kelowna, BC

Kimberley Society For Community Living

Kimberley, BC

Kootenay Region Association For Community Living

Creston, BC

Kootenay Society For Community Living

Castlegar, BC

Kyndred Community Living Society

Delta, BC

Kyndred Community Living Society - Scott Road Connections

Delta, BC

Kyndred Community Living Society - Surrey Connections

Surrey, BC

L'Arche Comox Valley

Courtenay, BC

L'Arche Foundation Of Greater Vancouver

Burnaby, BC

LMSCL, Lower Mainland Society For Community Living

Vancouver, BC

Lead Disability Inclusive Society BC

Surrey, BC

Main Street Drop-In Centre (Developmental Disabilities Association)

Vancouver, BC

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

Mission Association For Community Living

Mission, BC

Msa Society For Community Living

Abbotsford, BC

Nanaimo Association For Community Living

Nanaimo, BC

Oriole Group Home

Kamloops, BC

Osanis Inclusion Services Inc.

Victoria, BC

Penticton And District Society For Community Living

Penticton, BC

Pioneer Community Living Association

New Westminster, BC

Port Alberni Association For Community Living

Port Alberni, BC

Prince Rupert Association For Community Living

Prince Rupert, BC

Provincial Inclusion Outreach Program

Victoria, BC

Quesnel Community Living Association

Quesnel, BC

Richmond Society For Community Living

Richmond, BC

Ridge Meadows Community Living Foundation

Maple Ridge, BC

Rivercity Inclusion Society

Campbell River, BC

Shuswap Association For Community Living

Salmon Arm, BC

Sooke Options For Community Living Association

Sooke, BC

Southern Okanagan Association For Integrated Community Living

Oliver, BC

Special Olympics BC

Burnaby, BC

Special Olympics British Columbia Society

Burnaby, BC

Spectrum Society For Community Living

Vancouver, BC

Sunny Day Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Abbotsford, BC

Sunshine Coast Association For Community Living

Sechelt, BC

Surrey Association For Community Living

Surrey, BC

The Ridge Meadows Association For Community Living

Maple Ridge, BC

The Sicamous-Malakwa Adult Resource Training And Community Living Society

Sicamous, BC

Trail Association For Community Living

Trail, BC

United Respite Care Inc

Langley, BC

Private respite care provider serving individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Langley, British Columbia. Offers compassionate, consistent and reliable care to give families peace of mind.

Vernon And District Association For Community Living

Vernon, BC

Victoria Association For Community Living

Victoria, BC

Victoria Community Living Foundation

Victoria, BC

Wascana Group Home

Victoria, BC

Williams Lake Association For Community Living

Williams Lake, BC

Related Programs & Benefits

At Home Program
Varies based on assessed needs; covers medical benefits and respite

BC'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.

Autism Funding Program (6-18)
Up to $6,000/year per child

BC'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.

Autism 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.

Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
$200/month

A new federal benefit providing $200/month for persons aged 18-64 with low income who have Disability Tax Credit approval. First month of eligibility was June 2025 with payments starting July 2025. Back payments available up to 24 months from application date. Most provinces have exempted the CDB from provincial benefit calculations, but Alberta claws back CDB from AISH recipients dollar-for-dollar.

Canada Pension Plan - Disability (CPP-D)
2025 rates: Basic $598.49/month, Average $1,203.88/month, Maximum $1,673.24/month; Children's benefit: $301.77/month per child

A monthly taxable benefit for people who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan and are unable to work due to a severe and prolonged disability. Includes a children's benefit of $301.77/month per child. Quebec residents apply through the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) instead.

Canada's Autism Strategy

A federal autism strategy developed in collaboration with the autistic community, families, service providers, researchers, and provincial/territorial governments. AIDE Canada (Autism & Intellectual Disabilities Knowledge Exchange Network) is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada as part of this strategy, providing online resources, an inventory of services, and 6 in-person locations across Canada.

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Covers eligible dental services (no fixed monthly amount)

A federal dental care plan administered through Sun Life, available to eligible Canadians including those with Disability Tax Credit qualification. Covers essential oral health services including preventive care, restorative services, and other dental treatments.

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.

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