ACT (Autism Community Training)
A province-wide information and referral service created to support families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. We offer families (and professionals) a wide range of positive and practical information on everything from sleep problems and diet, to core issues such as diagnosis and aspects of intervention, including information on setting up programs for their children.

Adoptive Families Association of BC
Promotes and supports adoption.

The Asante Centre
The Asante Centre is located in the downtown core of Maple Ridge, BC. Governed by the Greater Vancouver Fetal Alcohol Society, we offer diagnostic, assessment and family support services, based on a multidisciplinary team approach, for children, youth and adults affected by FASD.

Beyond the Box Basics
The purpose of Beyond the Box Basics is to encourage awareness of abilities and to provide information on the "how to" of successfully involving children/students with diverse needs.  Presentations will be individually tailored to meet the needs and numbers of the workshop participants. 

British Columbia Art Therapy Association
Founded in 1978 to foster the professional development of art therapy in British Columbia. The Association acts as a provincial voice governing the standards and practice of the profession and its practitioners.

BCASLPA
British Columbia Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists

BC Association for Child Development and Rehabilitation
A provincial association of agencies which provide child development and therapy services to children with special needs and their families in British Columbia.

BC Association for Community Living
A provincial association dedicated to promoting the participation of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects community life. We also support activities dedicated to building inclusive communities that value the diverse abilities of all people.

BC Centre for Ability
A non-profit organization with over 34 years of experience in the field of disabilities, providing individualized therapy and support services to children and youth in their homes and communities, specialized community living services and comprehensive vocational and support services for adults, and promoting successful community participation for individuals with disabilities.

BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
A provincial, cross-disability advocacy organization.  Our mandate is to raise public and political awareness of issues that concern us. We hope, through our work, to facilitate the full participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of society and to promote independence.

BC Society of Occupational Therapists
The provincial professional association representing occupational therapists in British Columbia.

BC Therapeutic Riding Association
Provincial organization for groups providing horseback riding as therapy for people with disabilities. We are a registered charitable organization, committed to improving the quality of life for young people and adults who have disabilities.

Calm Comforts
Calm Comforts weighted products are designed for use by individuals of any age with autism, ADHD, or other sensory and processing difficulties due to neurological impairment. They offer three styles of products: vests, lap quilts and blankets.

The Cat's Meow Toy Store
Located in Hope, BC. Carries a wide range of toys including sensory toys.

Central Okanagan Child Development Centre
Since 1966, the Central Okanagan Child Development Association (C.O.C.D.A.) has played a significant role in providing services to help meet some of the most challenging needs faced by the families in our community.

The Chris Rose Therapy Center for Autism (Kamloops, BC)
Provides therapy for children with autism, pervasive development disorders, sensory / motor dysfunction and specific syndromes.

Comox Valley Child Development Assocation
The Comox Valley Child Development Association (CDA) is a non-profit society that has served children who need extra support for over thirty years.

ConnectTra Society
Dedicated to encouraging and enabling people with physical disabilities to contribute to their communities by fostering community support and establishing relationships that reward personally and financially.

Disability Resource Centre, Cowichan Valley
The Canadian Independent Living Movement promotes the progressive process of persons with disabilities taking responsibility for the negotiation and management of personal and community resources.

Disability Resource Centre
The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) is a program of the Richmond Committee on Disability a non-profit charitable society.

Douglas College - Adult Special Education Programs
Adult Special Education (ASE) programs are offered for people with special needs, or barriers to employment, at Douglas College.

Family Support Institute
A province-wide organization whose purpose is to support and strengthen families faced with the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a family member who has a disability.

Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society  - North Vancouver
A not-for-profit organization formed in 2002 for the purpose of promoting mutually rewarding friendships between children with autism spectrum and related social-communicative disorders and their peers, classmates and siblings. Our goal is to help children develop to the best of their abilities through the play and socialization that results from these friendships.

Gateway Society: Services for Persons with Autism
A provincial non profit agency dedicated to providing a variety of services to people with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders,and their families, residing in British Columbia.

Kenneth Gordon School - Burnaby
School for children with learning disabilities.

Kootenay Boundary Autism Society
The Kootenay Boundary Autism Society (KBAS) was originally established as “The West Kootenay Community Group for Autism” in 1998. The Kootenay Boundary Autism Society (KBAS) is committed to providing resources and information to families, caregivers, or anyone who has an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Our social meetings are open to everyone who shares an interest in a variety of Special Needs including Autism.  Kootenay Boundary Autism Society (KBAS) is a non-profit, registered charity.

Learning Disabilities Association BC - South Vancouver Island Chapter
A non-profit organization that Educates, Supports and Advocates for children with LD and/or AD(H)D and their families.

Learning Disabilities Association of BC - Vancouver Chapter
The Learning Disabilities Association of BC, serving the cities of Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond (LDA)is a non-profit organization committed to fostering the full potential of persons with learning disabilities.

Ministry of Children and Family Development - Special Needs
In order to assist and support families and children and youth with special needs from birth up to age 19, the Ministry of Children and Family Development offers a range of services. These services are provided through various organizations, including MCFD offices, health authorities, contracted agencies and other ministries.

Ministry of Children and Family Development - Autism Initiatives Branch
Information on programs and support for children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Planned Advocacy Lifetime Network (PLAN)
Financial planning, long term care and planning for the future for people with disabilities. Located in Vancouver.

Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders
An educational organization based in British Columbia, Canada. Our site is designed to help teachers, parents and para-professionals access information about autism, the B.C. school system's resources, how the POP works, and some links to other autism sites.

Sound Connections
This early intervention programme is comprised of a 714 page practical manual and was designed for children considered to be at risk for literacy development. Sound Connections provides a unique blend of specialist speech-language and literacy expertise.

Special Education Technology BC (SET-BC)
SET-BC is a Ministry of Education Provincial Resource Program. We assist school districts in British Columbia in meeting the technology needs of students with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and autism.

STEPS Forward
STEPS Forward has a mandate to promote and support students with intellectual disabilities in inclusive post secondary education. 

Vela Microboard Association
Vela Microboard Association dedicates itself to honouring the rights of, and eliminating the barriers for, people with disabilities. This includes the right to freedom, equality, control over their own lives, and to be fully included as valued citizens in the relationships and the opportunities of community life.

Victoria Society for Children with Autism
Provides support and information to families of individuals with autism and other related conditions.

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Westcoast supports the healthy development of children, families and their communities by providing child development and child care information, referrals, training and resources for parents, caregivers and others who provide services to children and families.

Westcoast Family Resources Society
A community-based Lower Mainland non-profit society offering programs to children and families experiencing difficulties, to children at risk and to individuals looking to improve their parenting skills. The Society delivers child-centered, family focused programs, respecting the dignity and integrity of all family members.

Zone In
A sensory integration program, information about sensory issues, workshops and resources.