Resources
DeafBC
DeafBC is an online hub that shares news, events, and information relevant to the Deaf and hard of hearing community in BC. It helps connect community members and promote Deaf culture and awareness.
Canadian Association of the Deaf (CAD)
CAD is a national organization that advocates for the rights of Deaf Canadians through public education, policy development, and legal reform. It also promotes full inclusion in Canadian society using a bilingual (ASL/LSQ and English/French) approach.
Deaf Youth Canada
This organization empowers Deaf and hard of hearing youth across Canada by offering leadership training, networking opportunities, and youth-led initiatives. It helps young people build confidence and connect with their identity.
Academic Communication Equity BC (ACE-BC)
ACE-BC ensures equal access to communication for Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind students in BC post-secondary institutions by coordinating services like interpreting and real-time captioning.
BC Provincial Outreach Program: Deaf & Hard of Hearing (POPDHH)
POPDHH supports K–12 students with hearing loss by providing consultation, virtual programming, and learning resources to families and educators across BC.
Well Being Program for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind
This program offers mental health support to Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind individuals, including counseling, peer outreach, and wellness education delivered in sign language.
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility (formerly Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
Wavefront Centre is a non-profit providing healthcare and communication solutions for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing.
Family Network for Deaf Children & Deaf Youth Today
FNDC supports families with Deaf or hard of hearing children through events, education, and community building, while its DYT program offers camps, mentorship, and youth leadership programs.
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information
Provides mental health and substance use information, self-help resources, and personal stories from a group of seven non-profit organizations in British Columbia.
Mental Health Info Source
Offers evidence-based resources on mental health education for educators, parents, and youth, with materials developed by mental health professionals.
BC Schizophrenia Society
Provides education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses in British Columbia.
Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia
Supports individuals with cerebral palsy in British Columbia through programs, resources, and advocacy.
British Epilepsy Association
Provides information, support services, and advocacy for people with epilepsy.
American Epilepsy Society
Promotes research and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of epilepsy.
Tourette Canada
Offers education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome in Canada.
Brain Injury Association of America
Provides information, support, and advocacy for people affected by brain injury across the United States.
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
This association aims to build awareness about learning disabilities in communities across Canada.
Learning Disabilities Society
Learning Disabilities Society (formerly, the Learning Disabilities Association Vancouver), is a research-based, non-profit organization serving children with Learning Disabilities for the past 50 years.
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
CDSS provides information and resources to people with Down syndrome and those who support them.
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
AAIDD is a professional organization focused on advancing research, policies, and practices to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association
BC Blind Sports is a provincial organization that supports and promotes sports and recreation opportunities for individuals who are blind or partially sighted in British Columbia.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
This article is provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada.