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  • Fun, Recreational Organizations: British Columbia

    Fun, Recreational Organizations: British Columbia

    Cool Arts Society

    About: Art classes for teen and transitioning adults with disabilities. Do you like expressing yourself through art and socializing with others? Join a class!

    Location:

    The Cool Arts Society

    RPO Box 24067

    Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 9H2

    Website: http://www.coolarts.ca/

    Contact:

    Rena Warren:

    1-(250)-899-6381

    Email: info@coolarts.ca

     

     BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities

    Vision: “to continue providing not only specialized services and facilities, but also challenging and supporting young hearts and minds as well.  Giving children with disabilities self-esteem, self-confidence and a sense of independence is what our community is all about.”

    Website: http://www.lionsbc.ca/default.aspx?PageID=1019

    Easter Seals Camps 2016 Information: http://www.lionsbc.ca/default.aspx?PageID=1019

    Contact:

    Vancouver Office:

    Toll Free: 1-800-818-4483

    Email: info@lionsbc.ca

    Victoria Office:

    Toll Free: 1-888-868-2822

    Email: info@forthekidsbc.org

    BC Easter Seals Summer Camp Inquiries

    Toll Free: 1-800-818-4483

    Email: camp@lionsbc.ca

     

    BC Self Advocacy Foundation

    About:  The foundation is to “assist people with developmental disabilities to become full, participating citizens in their own communities.”

    No Barriers Campaign Video: http://www.inclusionbc.org/self-advocates/bcsaf

    For more information on programs and events, visit http://www.inclusionbc.org/ .

     

    BC Wheel-Chair Sports

    Vision:

    “BC Wheelchair Sports is the leading organization inspiring people to achieve individual excellence through wheelchair sports.”

    Mission:

    “Through leadership, awareness and mentorship, BCWSA provides exceptional wheelchair sport programs and services that promote active living and the pursuit of excellence.”

    Website: http://www.bcwheelchairsports.com/

    Contact:

    780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Y7

    Toll Free: 1.877.737.3090

    Email: info@bcwheelchairsports.com

     

    B.C. Mobility Opportunities Society

    About: “BCMOS is an independent non-profit society dedicated to enriching the lives of people with significant physical disabilities through wilderness recreation activities.”

    Website: www.disabilityfoundation.org/bcmos

    Email: bcmos@disabilityfoundation.org

    Phone: (604) 222.1312

    Check out cool spring and summer programs at http://www.bcmos.org/main/

     

     

  • Fun, Recreational Organizations: Ontario (Hamilton) and Toronto

    Fun, Recreational Organizations: Ontario (Hamilton) and Toronto

    Hamilton

    HCBA- Hamilton, Ontario- Challenger Baseball
    Challenger Baseball, Hamilton, is a non-profit organization that is run by volunteers to bring joy and the fun of baseball to disabled and developmentally disabled players.
    If you like playing games with friends and of course, baseball, this is the activity for you!
    Visit the following link to get a registration form for 2016:
    http://www.hcba.on.ca/

    Contact:
    http://www.hcba.on.ca/executive/contact/


    Autism/PDD Family Alliance – Cooking with Autism
    Love cooking? Check out the Cooking with Autism program in Hamilton, Ontario. You get to practice your skills and share delicious food with friends and family.
    Follow this link to see if you qualify:
    http://www.cookingwithautism.com/
    Email: autism@bell.net

     

    Lawson Ministries STRIVE Adult Day Services
    STRIVE is a Salvation Army run program that offers day programs and support to families touched with a developmental disability.
    Follow this link and see if it is right for you: http://www.lawsonministries.org/about_us.html
    Phone: (905)527-6212

     

    TEAD The Equestrian Association for the Disabled
    Do you love horses? Have you ever wanted to ride one? Now is your chance! Take a ride with TEAD, located on a beautiful, spacious, 92-acre horse farm in Mount Hope, Ontario ( Hamilton).
    Visit their website for details on how to sign up:
    http://tead.on.ca/
    Contact:
    http://tead.on.ca/contact-us/

     

    Toronto

    Artists without Barriers –AWB- For Developmentally Disabled Adults
    This program is awesome! Do you like making art and painting the day away? Why not do it with friends? Artists without Barriers is a program that lets you express your creativity to the max. Join in on the fun!
    Visit their website for more information:
    http://www.artistswithoutbarriers.com/
    Contact:
    artistswithoutbarriers@gmail.com

     

    Best Buddies Canada
    Best Buddies is a program to encourage and create one on one friendships between volunteers and students in the community, and developmentally challenged or disabled youth and adults.
    Follow this link of how to be a part of the fun:
    http://bestbuddies.ca/

     

    Camp Awakening- For Youth with Physical Disabilities
    Do you enjoy the outdoors? Roasting marshmallows by the fire with friends? Join Camp Awakening this summer! This camp is accessible for those with physical disabilities.
    To apply for 2016, click on this link:
    http://www.campawakening.com/Apply-Now
    Main website:
    http://www.campawakening.com/

     

    Resources:
    https://charityvillage.com/directories/organizations-a-h/disabilities.aspx
    http://www.pathtosuccess.ca/community/recreational-and-leisure/