Best place for information on PWD benefits!  Also a good source for transportation issues and individualized funding. 

Formerly known as The Association for the Severly Handicapped.  Mostly American focus but good ideas for advocacy.

Practical ideas from a mother who believes that ALL individuals should direct their own future.

The ombudsman reviews service delivery quality assurance for all government agencies.

THE place for advocacy information about children's issues including children with exceptional needs.

Losing your will to advocate? Listen to "A Credo for Support"  One of the best thinkers about inclusive education writing today.

EndExclusion.ca is a short-term to November 2006, Canada-wide project designed to celebrate successes of people with disabilities. We are building towards a Forum in Ottawa on November 2, 2006.

 

The BC Association for Community Living is a provincial association that promotes the participation of people with developmental disabilities in community life. Good Inclusive Education Handbook and good self-advocate information.

ACT - Autism Community Training Society - provides information and training to enable parents, professionals and para-professionals to support children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

L'Arche is an international organization of faith-based communities creating homes and day programs with people who have developmental disabilities.  Read about the founder of L'arche, Jean Vanier at:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Vanier

BC Paraplegic Association (BCPA) is the provincial organization which provides the most services and reasources for people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.  They have the best classifieds for used equipment!

Our Mission:  To raise awareness of Cerebral Palsy in the community; To assist those living with Cerebral Palsy to reach their maximum potential; To work to see those living with Cerebral Palsy realize their place as equals within a diverse society.

Incorporated in 1990, CBI Consultants is a private organization comprised of a group of professionals who specialize in a range of behavioural, communication, and instructional supports to individuals and their families. The professionals at CBI Consultants have extensive experience and education in the fields of Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, and Recreation. In addition, all consultants are required to pass CBI's intensive training course, and participate in ongoing training specifically designed to teach state of the art technical support strategies and techniques.

The British Columbia Teachers' Federation is the union of professionals representing 38,000 public school teachers in the province of British Columbia. Some good inclusive education information.

Good for information on school calendar, pro-d days, school contact information etc.

Includes forms, IEP templates, district contacts and IEP timelines.

The Site is organized into 3 areas:

Advocate – Information and resources to help parents advocate on behalf of their sons and daughters for a quality, inclusive education.

Learn – What does an inclusive classroom look like? What strategies do I need to teach to a diverse classroom? What is the current research and policies on inclusive education across Canada? This section attempts to answer some of these questions for educators, parents, researchers, students, school administrators and policy makers.

Engage – This section creates a space for parents, educators, students, community members, researchers, principals and government officials to share their input, opinions and expertise with one another on issues facing students with disabilities in Canada today.

 

A province-wide organization which uses parent to parent support "to strengthen and support families faced with the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a family member who has a disability."

A collaborative website where people share tips on cutting through red tape to find the supports and services they need.