BCAAN (BC Autism Assessment Network)
a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), is responsible for assessing and diagnosing children who may have autism
www.phsa.ca/AgenciesAndServices/Services/Autism/default.htm

BC Government Disability Services
Find the information you need, quickly and easily, about services available for people living with disabilities in B.C.
www.gov.bc.ca/disabilityservices

Autism Community Training(ACT)
An information and referral service that supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families across British Columbia
www.actcommunity.ca

Ministry of Children and Family(MCFD)
Services and supports for Children and Youth with Special Needs
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/healthy-women-children/child-behaviour-development/special-needs

My Booklet BC
MyBooklet BC is A FREE online tool that families and people with disabilities can use to create a beautiful and personalized information booklet for a loved one or for themselves.
https://www.mybookletbc.com

Ministry of Children and Family (MCFD)
Infant Development Program
https://icdabc.ca/programs/infant-development-program/

Ministry of Children and Family (MCFD)
Supported Child Development Program
https://icdabc.ca/programs/supported-child-development

Ministry of Children and Family (MCFD)
Affordable Child Care Benefit
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/child-care-funding/child-care-benefit

Ministry of Education (MOE)
Specific information related to “special” education
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/legislation-policy/public-schools/special-education

Ministry of Education (MOE)
Adult Special Education Program
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/adult-education/adult-special-education

Ministry of Children and Family(MCFD)
Transition Planning for youth with Special Needs
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/youth-and-family-services/special-needs-supports-for-families/supporting-transitions/special-needs-entering-adulthood

Disability Alliance BC
Formerly known as BC Coalition of People with Disabilities. These Help Sheets have very useful information about PWD benefits (applying, benefits offered, questions, appeal process, etc.)
http://disabilityalliancebc.org/
http://disabilityalliancebc.org/category/publications/help-sheets/

Douglas College
Post-Secondary Adult Special Education Programs
https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/faculties/child-family-community-studies/vocational-education-and-skills-training

Vancouver Community College
Post-Secondary Adult Special Education Programs
https://www.vcc.ca/programscourses/program-areas/students-with-disabilities/

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Access Programs for People With Disabilities
http://www.kpu.ca/aca/appd

STEPS FORWARD
Inclusive Post Secondary Education Society
www.steps-forward.org

Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (SDSI)
Disability Assistance (or PWD)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities/disability-assistance

Community Living BC (CLBC)
Services and supports for adults with disabilities
www.communitylivingbc.ca

CLBC
Information about Individualized Funding
http://www.communitylivingbc.ca/individuals-families/support-for-adults/individualized-funding/

Vela Microboard
Organization helping on Individualized Funding
http://www.velacanada.org/individualized-funding

BC Housing
a provincial crown agency that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options across the province
https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/housing-with-support

Ministry of Finance
Tax Related Information for Persons with Disabilities: Fuel Tax Refund
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales-taxes/motor-fuel-carbon-tax/fuel-tax-refund

Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (SDSI)
BC Bus Pass Program
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/passenger-travel/buses-taxis-limos/bus-pass

BC Ferries
Disabled Status Identification (DSI) Card – discount passenger fare
http://www.bcferries.com/travel_planning/disabilities.html

Translink
HandyDART
http://www.translink.ca/en/Rider-Guide/Accessible-Transit/HandyDART.aspx

Spark BC
Parking Permit Program for Persons with Disabilities
http://www.sparc.bc.ca/parking-permit

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credits and deductions for persons with disabilities
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/disability/

Special Needs Planning Group
Tax tips
http://www.specialneedsplanning.ca/tax.html

Ability Tax
Tax, Trust and Estate Services for people with disabilities and their families
http://abilitytax.ca/

Vancouver Foundation
Endowment 150: a one-time $150 to an RDSP account
http://www.endowment150.ca/

Access 2 Entertainment
Access 2 Entertainment Card provides free admission (or significant discount) for support persons accompanying a person with a disability at member movie theatres across Canada.  The person with the disability pays regular admission.
http://www.access2card.ca

Special Olympics BC
www.specialolympics.bc.ca

BC Parks
Camping Fees for Persons with Disabilities. The purpose of this program is to provide support for persons with disabilities who are also receiving income assistance from the authorities identified.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/fees/disability.html

Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)
PLAN helps your loved one to have a good life; a network of caring relationships, a sound financial plan, opportunities for contribution and supported decision-making, and a place to call home
www.plan.ca

Plan Institute
It works to improve the lives of people with disabilities by collaborating on community-based projects, offering a suite of learning initiatives, and advocating for policy reform
https://planinstitute.ca

Future Planning Tool
The tool is intended to promote long-term well-being for Canadians with disabilities by helping them and their families to accomplish their future planning goals, including financial planning, housing, relationships and more.
https://planinstitute.ca/what-we-do/innovation/future-planning-tool/

PLAN RDSP
Information on RDSP
http://www.rdsp.com/

Nidus
Information on Representation Agreement
http://www.nidus.ca/

Autism Society of BC
A parent based and directed society providing support to individuals with autism and their families in British Columbia
www.autismbc.ca

Family Support Institute
Families supporting families in BC
www.familysupportbc.com

Inclusion BC
A provincial non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the participation of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of community life (formerly known as BC Association for Community Living).
www.inclusionbc.org

BC Brain Injury Association
A non-profit provincial organization in British Columbia serving the interests of the acquired brain injury population
www.brainstreams.ca

Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Find the information on Down Syndrome
www.dsrf.org