Vancouver

Resources for Travellers with Disabilities

 

Spinal Cord Injury BC - Accessible Travel Project

Spinal Cord Injury BC has published an Accessible Travel Project, which includes tutorial videos to help wheelchair users work out how they can get to and from the airport, the steps needed to check in, go through security and transfer onto a plane. They have also created Your Accessible Travel Guide, a travel tips eBook that is free to download.

 

Government of Canada’s Travel Website

The Government of Canada’s Travel site contains information to help those with disabilities plan their travel. It includes tips on arranging flights, getting through airport security, travelling with a service animal, and information on taking any mobility aids and medications with you.

 

SPARC BC

The Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia (SPARC BC) works with communities on income security, accessibility, and community development. They’re the organization behind BC’s accessible parking permit program.

 

For Guide Dogs/Service Animals

College of Veterinarians of BC (Registry of Veterinarians)
604.929.7090 

 

Other Community Resources

 

BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society 
250.381.7303 ext. 204

BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities
604.873.1865

CNIB Foundation (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) BC/Yukon
604.431.2121

Cerebral Palsy Association of BC 
604.408.9484

Developmental Disabilities Association
604.273.9778

Disability Alliance BC 
604.872.1278

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada BC/Yukon Division
604.689.3144

Muscular Dystrophy Canada 
1.800.567.2873

Spinal Cord Injury BC
604.324.3611

Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility (Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
604.736.7391 or TTY: 604.736.2527