Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital
http://www.vch.ca/Locations-Services/result?res_id=644
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre:
The GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre is British Columbia’s largest rehabilitation centre. GF Strong provides inpatient and outpatient outreach and clinical support.
http://www.vch.ca/locations-services/result?res_id=1277
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
4255 Laurel Street
Vancouver,B.C
V5Z 2G9
Telephone
604.734.1313
Center for brain health:
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health brings together experts in the fields of neuroscience, neurology, and psychiatry in a hub for training, research, and clinical care.This center has an NMO clinic and research program that has just recently joined theCollaborative International Research in Clinical and Longitudinal Experience for NMO Studies (CIRCLES), a multicentre North American study that aims to create an open-access repository of data and samples for patients with NMO and control participants. These materials will be used to help researchers and caregivers to better understand NMO pathogenesis, clinical course and impact of therapy.
http://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/
2215 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, B.C.
V6T1Z3
Telephone:
604.82 BRAIN (604.822.7246)
The Blusson Spinal Cord Centre:
The Blusson Spinal Cord Centre is a unique facility dedicated to advancing world-leading integrated research and care for people with spinal cord injury. By combining research and clinical space in the same building, investigators will be able to rapidly translate discoveries into validated clinical practices to ensure effective outcomes are achieved. The Blusson Spinal Cord Centre is home to ICORD as well Vancouver Coastal Health’s Brenda & David McLean Integrated Spine Clinic and the Rick Hansen Institute offices.
http://icord.org/our-facility/
818 West 10th Avenue,
Vancouver, B.C
V5Z 1M9
Telephone:
604-675-8810
ICORD-(International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries) is an interdisciplinary research centre focused on spinal cord injury. Our researchers are dedicated to the development and translation of more effective strategies to promote prevention, functional recovery, and improved quality of life after SCI.
http://icord.org/
RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan)
Available from:
Scotiabank
RBC
BMO
CIBC
http://www.rhdcc-hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability/savings/grants_bonds.shtml
PLAN
– a Canadian, family-run organization dedicated to helping you plan for your disabled child’s future.
www.plan.ca
Canadian Pain Coalition
http://www.rsdcanada.org/parc/english/resources/coalition.htm
Canadian Pain Society
www.canadianpainsociety.ca
Chronic Pain Association of Canada
www.chronicpaincanada.com
Motion BC:
Specialised products include wheelchairs, walkers, custom seating, elevators, ceiling lifts, vehicle conversions, and rehabilitation equipment.
https://motioncares.ca/
Home Adaptation for Independence (HAFI)
https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/HAFI
Vancouver Foundation
https://www.vancouverfoundation.ca/
Canadian Paraplegic Association (Swap & Shop)
Database of new and used equipment that is for sale
www.thespine.ca/resources/swap-shop
Hello BC:
http://www.hellobc.com/british-columbia/about-bc/accessibility.aspx
Citizens for Accessible Neighborhoods:
http://www.canbc.org/transportation.htm
People in Motion:
http://pimbc.ca/
BC Mobility Opportunities Society:
provides opportunities for people with significant physical disabilities to access wilderness hiking expeditions
http://www.bcmos.org
Power to be Adventure Therapy:
https://www.powertobe.ca/
Whistler Adaptive Sports Program:
https://whistleradaptive.com
Vancouver Ocean Sports:
http://www.vancouveroceansports.ca/
The Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association (CTRA):
http://www.ctra.ca/
Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association:
http://www.vtea.ca/
Disabled Independant Gardeners:
http://digabc.org/
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Professional counseling services to assist in coming to terms and adjusting to the challenges of living with a spinal cord injury through a telephone counseling service
http://www.thespine.ca/
Assistive Technology BC (ATBC):
Provide assistive technology resources to make learning and working environments usable for people with disabilities throughout British Columbia.
http://www.at-bc.ca/
Neil Squire Society:
Neil Squire society uses technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities
http://www.neilsquire.ca/about/mission-statement/
Tera Society:
Dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to achieve an independent and fulfilling life.
http://www.tetrasociety.org/
Service animals:
http://www.servicedog.ca/programs/service-dogs
Valerie Shalay
NMO Support Group Leader
Western Canada
valerieshalay “at” hotmail.com
(604) 466-4804
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