Useful Links

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Advocacy

Disability Alliance BC

Educational Resources

STEPS Forward Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Society

Student Education Technology – BC (SET-BC) – Free visual support materials available for download in PDF or Boardmaker

CAYA BC (Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults)

Employment

Ministry of Housing and Social Development – Employment information for persons with disabilities

posAbilities Employment Service – “Fee for service”

Family Support Organizations

Chinese Parents of Children with Autism Support Group

Family Support Institute

Family Support Resources

BC211 – Specializes in providing information and referral regarding community, government and social services in BC

Autism Information Services BC – After Your Child’s Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Quick Start Guide for Ages 0-5

Autism Information Services BC – After Your Child’s Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Quick Start Guide for Ages 6-12

Autism Information Services BC – After Your Child’s Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Quick Start Guide for Ages 13-18

Ministry of Children and Family Development – A Parent’s Handbook – Your Guide to Autism Programs

Financial Planning

Canada Revenue Agency – Tax and Disabilities Issues

PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network)

Government and Funding Supports

Ministry of Children and Family Development

Community Living BC

Immigrant Services

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. – A multicultural, multi-service agency that assists people in all stages of their Canadian journey

Service Providers

BC Centre for Ability

ACT (Autism Community Training)

Autism Society of BC

Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children

Sports/Recreation

Basketball for Boys (Adaptive)

Blazin’ Soccer Dogs

Canucks Autism Network (CAN)

Challenger Baseball

BC Easter Seals Camping Program

Special Olympics

My heart is filled with gratitude for the support, kindness, and help I’ve received from Laurel and Behaviour Consultant Kelly Riccardi who has helped my daughter and entire family. Through his support, he gave me the courage and strength to do better; guiding me through life’s challenges every step of the way and never giving up on our family. As long as I live, Kelly will be a part of my family and my daughter’s early years and even though this is just the beginning of a long journey, with Laurel and Kelly’s support I know I’m starting it right.

Cindy