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Life Stages

Infant (0-3)

  • The Infant Development Program serves children from birth to three years old, who are at risk for, or who already have a delay in development.  This family-centred program is available to families who are concerned about their child’s development and who wish to participate.  There is no need for a doctor’s referral.  Please visit the provincial program website: Infant Development Program
  • The At Home Program assists parents with some of the extraordinary costs of caring for a child with severe disabilities at home through a range of health supports and services.  There are eligibility requirements and a variety of  services available. Please visit the provincial program website:  At Home
  • Even very young children are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. Visit the Canada Revenue Agency CRA WEBSITE. 

Young children

  • The Early Intervention Therapy Program at the BC Centre for Ability offers therapy services in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond and the North Shore  for children with developmental delays or disabilities, and support for their families.  Check out their website: BC Centre for Ability Anyone can make a referal to the program.  Please visit the PROVINCIAL SITE for more details.   

School-age (0-19)

  • Supported Child Developmen:  SCD provides a range of consulting and support services so that children with special needs, ages birth up to 12, can be included in regular child care settings. Check out these websites:

Provincial program website

Provincial Government website

BC Centre for Ability   Provides service in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond and the North Shore

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  • For children transitioning to adult services in British Columbia, there is a TRANSITION FRAMEWORK that outlines who is responsible for the various parts of the transition planning process.

Adults