Community Resources by Alyson Mosher https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea A list of resources in the metro Vancouver area to support children and adults with Autism en-us 2019-01-27 21:05:16 UTC 2019-01-28 15:26:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Inclusion BC alyson_mosher336 https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324730181 Description:
  • Inclusion BC is a provincial federation whose members include people with intellectual disabilities, families and community agencies.
  • The Inclusion BC provincial office provides support, education and advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
Contact Information:
Phone: 604-777-9100
email: info@inclusionbc.org
Website: http://www.inclusionbc.org
]]> 2019-01-27 21:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324730181 Learning Disabilities Association of BC alyson_mosher336 https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324730371 Description:
  • LDABC’s mandate is to be the Provincial network and voice for persons with Learning Disabilities (LD) and those who support them.
  • Provides support and tools for children with LD and their families.

Contact Information:
Phone: 250 370-9513
Email: info@ldabc.ca
website: https://www.ldabc.ca
]]> 2019-01-27 21:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324730371 Autism BC alyson_mosher336 https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324731088 Description:
  • A non profit registered charity that is parent based and directed. 
  • Provide information and support to individuals and families affected by autism. 
Contact information:
Phone: 1-888-437-0880
email: hello@autismbc.ca
website: https://www.autismbc.ca/
]]> 2019-01-27 21:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324731088 ACT- Autism Community Training alyson_mosher336 https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324731480 Description:
  • Autism Community Training provides information and training relevant to the autism community internationally. 
  • ACT develops a wide-range of positive and practical information on everything from sleep problems and diet, to core issues such as diagnosis and aspects of intervention, including information on setting up intervention programs.
Contact Information:
Phone: 1-866-939-5188
email: info@actcommunity.ca
Website:https://www.actcommunity.ca/


]]> 2019-01-27 21:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324731480 CAN- Canuks Autism Network alyson_mosher336 https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324732234 Description:
  • Canucks Autism Network (CAN) was founded in 2008 by Vancouver Canucks Co-owners, Paolo and Clara Aquilini, whose son has autism.
  • CAN is dedicated to providing year-round sports and recreation programs for children, teens, young adults and families living with autism, while increasing autism awareness and providing training in communities across British Columbia.

Contact Information:
Phone: (604) 685-4049
Email:
Website: https://www.canucksautism.ca/

]]> 2019-01-27 21:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324732234 PALS Autism Society alyson_mosher336 https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324732859 Description:
  • PALS Autism Society offers a school program for children aged 5-18 and an adult program for adults 19 and older. 
  • They provide year round scientifically validated educational programs designed to encourage individual growth and personal achievement.
Contact Information:
Phone: 604-251-7257
Email:  info@palsautismschool.ca
Website:http://palsautismschool.ca/site/
]]> 2019-01-27 21:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324732859 PAFN- Pacific Autism Family Network alyson_mosher336 https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324733475 Description:
  • The Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) is a centre of excellence and network of supports for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families across the province. 
  • The PAFN’s core purpose is to be a Knowledge Centre: Bringing together state of the art resources for research, information, learning, assessment, treatment and support; and building capacity to address the lifespan needs of individuals with ASD and related disorders.
 
Contact Information:
Phone: 604-207-1980
Email: info@pacificautismfamily.com
Website: https://pacificautismfamily.com/
]]> 2019-01-27 21:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324733475 Health Link BC alyson_mosher336 https://padlet.com/alyson_mosher336/1u3mybegsxea/wish/324733824 Description:
  • Any time of the day or night, every day of the year HealthLink BC provides access to non-emergency health information and advice in British Columbia.
  • advice is available by telephone, a website, a mobile app, and a collection of print resources, including the BC HealthGuide Handbook.

Contact Information:
Phone: Call 8-1-1 toll-free in B.C., or for the deaf and hard of hearing, call 7-1-1.
Website:https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/hw152184#hw152190
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