Do you have an employee who could benefit from assistive technology to overcome a functional barrier at work? Do they have a disability or a chronic medical condition such as back, neck, and/or shoulder pain or carpel tunnel syndrome?

We can help.

Our Technology@Work Program is designed to support you and your employees to overcome workplace barriers.

Get Involved
Join us for a Lunch and Learn and see an assistive technology demonstration in our Technology@Work Resource Centre. We host lunch and learns on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 11:50am to 1:00pm at our office in Burnaby.

To attend, please contact Nate Toevs: natet@neilsquire.ca

or 604.355.0578.

The Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network (GLADNET) brings together research centers, universities, enterprises, government departments, trade unions, and organizations of and for persons with disabilities. Our common goal is to advance competitive employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities.

The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) was established to create opportunities for youth with disabilities to achieve successful futures. Minnesota’s University Center for Excellence

AHEAD is a professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education.

The National Educational Association of Disabled Students is a consumer organization, with a mandate to encourage the self-empowerment of post-secondary students with disabilities. NEADS advocates for increased accessibility at all levels so that disabled students may gain equal access to college or university education, which is their right.

Whether someone is dealing with a new injury or struggling with ongoing challenges of living and aging with a physical disability , Spinal Cord Injury BC is here to connect people with the support and resources they need.

The Autism Society of B.C. was founded in 1975, making it one of Canada’s oldest autism organizations. Our goal is to contribute to making British Columbia the best possible province for the care, inclusion and acceptance of people affected by autism spectrum disorder.

Resources and conferences on Autism

ACT – Autism Community Training is an information and referral service that supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families across British Columbia. We also welcome calls from community professionals.

Communicating with an autistic child can pose many challenges. Children with autism often withdraw within themselves and have trouble interacting with the world around them.

The Mood Disorders Association of BC (MDABC) is a nonprofit organization that provides treatment, support, education, and hope of recovery for people living with a mood disorder. We serve to build awareness and understanding in communities throughout the province, reaching out to as many people as possible.

Since its inception in 2004, K12 Academics has established itself in the education community by creating influential and valuable information for teachers, students, parents & districts officials involved in the K-12 education system.

“For over forty years, our focus has been to figure out ways people with disabilities can participate in everyday activities and all aspects of the community,” explains Bill Kiernan, director of ICI. “There is still the perception out there that people with disabilities cannot work, cannot move on to higher education, and in general are limited in their activities.” ICI, now based at the University of Massachusetts Boston and Children’s Hospital Boston, helps change that reality with a wide range of initiatives including: training, research, consultation, community outreach, and clinical and employment services.

We assist persons with developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and healthy lives by partnering with the community to provide a comprehensive range of person-centred services for individuals and the families who care for them.

Disability Holidays Guide has been specifically created to bring a choice of holiday opportunities to those living with special needs and mobility difficulties.

The Independent Living Institute (ILI) is a policy development center specializing in consumer-driven policies for disabled peoples’ self-determination, self-respect and dignity. Stockhom, Sweden

The North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) provides programs and services based on the belief that all people are important to their community.

Speech, language and communication disorders affect a significant portion of the global population.From stammering to lisps, dyspraxia to dysarthia, a variety of speech disorders exist which make verbal communication difficult.

Open Door Group is a not-for-profit organization that operates on the fundamental belief that all individuals have the ability to succeed. We provide employment and leisure programs and focus on building strong partnerships within BC communities.

TaxWise specializes in helping people with disabilities/medical conditions, and their caregivers, get the maximum tax refund they are entitled to.

SENI is a social enterprise fully owned and operated by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society). www.success.bc.ca
SENI is committed to helping communities and business remove barriers to the employment of Persons with Disabilities, and promote best practices for Employment and Self-Employment related programming.

Make A Change Canada/Faire un Changement Canada is a federally incorporated charitable organization accredited under the Imagine Canada Standards Program. We develop and deliver business start-up and web technology training to people facing challenges to employment. Our programs and services are available online across Canada.

Business Abilities in in online business planning resource and one-on-one coaching assistance, from career exploration to new business mentorship. Services are available free of charge to people who self-identify as living with a disability. Training is flexible and supportive with continuous intake. Visit and apply online

Web Essentials/Web Advanced

Online, college accredited programs in web technologies and design, leading to careers in administration, marketing, e-business, and web design. Skills: Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Web Marketing, Social Media/Blogging, Web Programming, WordPress. Open to anyone facing challenges to employment (see eligibility).

Starworks is a social enterprise created to hire people with a developmental disability from the Vancouver area to perform light labour and assembly work. We employ over 50 on call workers in our 5000 square foot warehouse with the capacity to handle all types of work that requires high volume manual labour.

With the generous support of Selkirk College in Castlegar, BC, IBDE is delivered to students throughout Canada in cooperation with the college. IBDE is taught by qualified and knowledgeable college instructors who are experts in the fields of web design, web graphics, web programming, web marketing, and social media.

Applying for social security disability and SSI benefits, with or without an advocate can be difficult due to how long a claim may take and the high chance of being denied. But those who are denied disability can win benefits by utilizing the appeals process. To increase the chances of winning, applicants should learn about the system and file an appeal when a claim is denied.

Revenue Canada information concerning persons with disabilities. Easy access to publications & forms dealing with tax information.

This set of links explains the meanings of LD Pride and  Deaf Pride and offers you a chance to contribute your own definition in the What is LD Pride to you? section of the site. It also offers suggestions on how to increase LD Pride in your community.

BCANDS, is a provincial, not for profit, charitable Society serving the unique and diverse health, disability and health resource needs of the Aboriginal population of British Columbia. BCANDS is a “stand alone” organization and the only organization of its type in Canada.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Vancouver is a non-profit with a mission to empower every child and adolescent in Vancouver with a Learning Disability to achieve life-long success and happiness.

LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD.

Since 1963, we have provided leadership and support to people with learning disabilities (LD), their parents, teachers and other professionals. Working with our network of provincial/territorial and local partners, we provide cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and tools you can use….

Our Mission: To ensure that the nation’s
15 million children, adolescents, and adults
with learning disabilities have every opportunity
to succeed in school, work, and life.

Our Mission is to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities opportunities to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sports experiences.

Our mission is to support people, regardless of their disability, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in society.

We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.

• CCD is a national human rights organization of people with disabilities working for an inclusive and accessible Canada.CCD seeks to achieve these priorities through law reform, litigation, public education and dialogue with key decision-makers.

SET-BC is a Ministry of Education Provincial Resource Program established to assist school districts in educating students whose access to the curriculum is restricted primarily due to the following disabilities:

Formally BC Association for Community Living (BCACL)now Inclusion BC, is a federation working with partners to build community and to enhance the lives of children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families by supporting abilities, promoting action and advancing rights, responsibilities and social justice.