{"id":130,"date":"2021-01-03T05:09:07","date_gmt":"2021-01-03T05:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crss-victoria.ca\/?page_id=130"},"modified":"2023-01-30T20:58:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T20:58:55","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/crss-victoria.ca\/index.php\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div lang=\"EN-CA\">\n<div>\n<div lang=\"EN-CA\">\n<div>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Links\u00a0to Important Information and Services in Victoria and BC for Families with Children with Special Needs<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>BRITISH COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT SERVICES<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Government of British Columbia:<\/b> Family and Social Supports: <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/family-social-supports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/<wbr \/>content\/family-social-supports<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Community Living British Columbia (CLBC): <\/b>A crown corporation that works with individuals, families, service providers, community and government partners: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitylivingbc.ca\/about-us\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Living British Columbia (CLBC)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Services for People with Disabilities:<\/b> If you are living with a disability in B.C., there are programs and services available to you: <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/family-social-supports\/services-for-people-with-disabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/<wbr \/>content\/family-social-<wbr \/>supports\/services-for-people-<wbr \/>with-disabilities<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>FAMILY &amp; CHILD SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>The Cridge Centre for the Family Respite &amp; Respitality Service: <\/b>Assists families who have a child or youth under 19 with a disability: <a href=\"https:\/\/cridge.org\/rr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Cridge Centre for the Family: Respite and Respitality Services<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Community Living Victoria: <\/b>Supports people with intellectual disabilities together with their families, support networks and community: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitylivingvictoria.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Living Victoria (CLV)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Developmental Disabilities Association<\/b>:\u00a0 A community living agency that provides over 50 community-based programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in Vancouver and Richmond: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.develop.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Developmental Disabilities Association<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI):<\/b> A provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.familysupportbc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Family Support Institute of BC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Inclusion BC: \u00a0<\/b>A non-profit provincial organization that advocates for the rights and opportunities of people with intellectual disabilities and their families: <a href=\"https:\/\/inclusionbc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inclusion BC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>The BC Association for Child Development and Intervention (BCACDI): \u00a0<\/b>A provincial association of agencies that provide child development and therapy services to children and youth with special needs and their families in British Columbia: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcacdi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The BC Association for Child Development and Intervention<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>The BC Centre for Ability: <\/b>Provides community-based services to enhance the quality of life for children, youth with special needs and adults with disabilities, and their families, in ways that foster inclusion in all aspects of life: The <a href=\"https:\/\/bc-cfa.org\/\">BC Centre for Ability<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Little Steps Therapy Services: <\/b>Offers assessment and treatment services to children and adolescents including behaviour consulting, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy as well as clinical counseling services. Their services can be used to address a number of developmental or learning challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Down Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, and Undiagnosed Social Deficits: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/mylittlesteps.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/mylittlesteps.net\/<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Victoria Disability Resource Centre (VDRC): <\/b>A cross-disability, grassroots, not-for-profit organization run by and for persons with disabilities. They work closely with people who have a disability and with other community organizations to find and remove barriers that prevent full participation in life: <a href=\"https:\/\/drcvictoria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/drcvictoria.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Cerebral Palsy Guidance:\u00a0 <\/b>Provides answers and assistance to parents of children with cerebral palsy. Their goal is to reach as many members of the cerebral palsy community as possible, building up a network of support, as well as providing necessary assistance: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com\/cerebral-palsy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cerebral Palsy Guidance: educational support website that provides detailed information on cerebral palsy<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Inclusion Canada, <\/b><b>formerly the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL)<\/b>: \u00a0The national federation working to advance the full inclusion and human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families: <a href=\"https:\/\/cacl.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canadian Association for Community Living<\/a> ( <a href=\"https:\/\/inclusioncanada.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/inclusioncanada.ca\/<\/a> )<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Community Options for Children:\u00a0 <\/b>A welcoming, innovative organization that provides a wide range of services to people with developmental disabilities, their families and their caregivers on South Vancouver Island. They work in partnership with other organizations, individuals and the government to ensure the inclusion of all people in our community<b>: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/cocf.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cocf.ca\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>HEALTH &amp; MEDICAL SUPPORT SERVICES<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Children\u2019s Health Foundation: <\/b>Supports children and youth living with complex needs: <a href=\"https:\/\/islandkidsfirst.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Children\u2019s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>BC Children\u2019s Hospital: <\/b>Provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children from across British Columbia: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcchildrens.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.bcchildrens.ca\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>BC Women\u2019s Hospital: <\/b>A hospital dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcwomens.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BC Women\u2019s Hospital<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children: <\/b>This site is a joint project of Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and the Children and Youth with Special Needs area of British Columbia\u2019s Ministry of Children and Family Development. The page features pointers to other sites containing child development and (re)habilitation resources: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.childdevelopment.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This site is a joint project of Sunny Hill Health Centre and British Columbia\u2019s Ministry of Children and Family Development (well worth a visit)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Sunny Hill Health Centre: <\/b>Provides specialized developmental assessments and rehabilitation services to BC children and youth and their families. We are located at BC Children\u2019s Hospital: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcchildrens.ca\/our-services\/sunny-hill-health-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunny Hill Health Centre<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Canuck Place:<\/b> BC\u2019s pediatric palliative care provider for children with life-threatening illnesses and the families who love them. Their team of physicians, nurses, counsellors, therapists, staff, and volunteers provide medical respite care, pain and symptom management, art, music, and recreation therapy, end-of-life care, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling. All at no cost: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canuckplace.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canuck Place Children\u2019s Hospice<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Island Health (formerly VIHA):\u00a0 <\/b>Delivers many types of health care services for residents, clients and patients: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandhealth.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Island Health (formerly Vancouver Island Health Authority)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Queen Alexandra Centre for Children\u2019s Health \u2013 <\/b>Consists of four main buildings:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Queen Alexandra Building \u2013 Child Youth and Family Health \u2013 Rehab Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Pearkes Building \u2013 Child Youth and Family Health \u2013 Rehab Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Ledger House \u2013 Child Youth and Family Mental Health<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Fisher Building \u2013<b> <\/b>Queen Alexandra Orthotics, Prosthetics &amp; Seating<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandhealth.ca\/our-locations\/hospitals-health-centre-locations\/queen-alexandra-centre-childrens-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.islandhealth.ca\/<wbr \/>our-locations\/hospitals-<wbr \/>health-centre-locations\/queen-<wbr \/>alexandra-centre-childrens-<wbr \/>health<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>LOCAL AND MAINLAND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>One Ability: <\/b>The Greater Victoria Collaborative for Adapted Sport and Physical Activity Facilitating athletic and recreational opportunities for people across the age and disability spectrum: <a href=\"https:\/\/oneability.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oneability.ca\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association: <\/b>VTRA offers programs to children and adults who live in the Greater Victoria area. The disabilities include but are not limited to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, intellectual and emotional challenges, and hearing or vision impairment: <a href=\"https:\/\/vtra.ca\/program-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association (VTRA)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>PowerToBe<\/b><b>:<\/b> Based in Victoria and Vancouver; operating on the belief that everyone belongs in nature. They believe finances shouldn\u2019t prevent anyone from accessing nature and work to remove cognitive, physical and social barriers to the outdoors.\u00a0 They encourage participants to explore who they are and what they are capable of with the support of staff, volunteers and each other: <a href=\"https:\/\/powertobe.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/powertobe.ca\/#<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Victoria Conservatory of Music \u2013 Department of Music Therapy: <\/b>The non-verbal, creative, and affective nature of music facilitates contact, learning, self-expression, communication and growth. The VCM\u2019s Music Therapy sessions meet the needs of children from as young as 18 months old, to the elderly. They work with those of all ages with exceptionalities, conditions, or illnesses and to improve the quality of life for all: <a href=\"https:\/\/vcm.bc.ca\/program-areas\/therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/vcm.bc.ca\/program-<wbr \/>areas\/therapy\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>CanAssist<\/b><b>:<\/b> Located at the University of Victoria, CanAssist is dedicated to helping people with disabilities improve their quality of life, with a focus on promoting independence and inclusion: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canassist.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.canassist.ca\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Operation Trackshoes: <\/b>An annual sports festival for British Columbia residents with a developmental disability: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trackshoes.ca\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.trackshoes.ca\/<wbr \/>index.html<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Variety Club: <\/b>This children\u2019s charity steps in where health care ends, providing direct help to children with special needs in BC. For over 50 years, Variety Club has ensured that children have the support to reach their potential and thrive:\u00a0 f<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.variety.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.variety.bc.ca\/<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Easter Seal House: <\/b>Easter Seals BC\/Yukon is a service of the BC Lions Society for Children With Disabilities. As a trusted charity since 1952, Easter Seals is dedicated to providing programs and services to persons with diverse abilities that help build their self-esteem, self-confidence and sense of independence: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastersealsbcy.ca\/how-we-help\/easter-seals-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.eastersealsbcy.ca\/<wbr \/>how-we-help\/easter-seals-<wbr \/>house\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Ronald McDonald House: <\/b>When parents have a child who is battling a serious illness and the specialized care required is hours from home, the situation can feel overwhelming. For over 35 years, it has been their mission to offer accommodation that keeps children and families close to that specialized care and an incredible community of support. They are here to keep families together when it matters most: <a href=\"https:\/\/rmhbc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/rmhbc.ca\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>EDUCATION SUPPORT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>The British Columbia Teachers\u2019 Federation (BCTF)<\/b>: The BCTF supports the principles of equity and opportunity for all learners, and the concept of inclusion, while recognizing that inclusion may not be appropriate for all students some, or all, of the time: <a href=\"https:\/\/bctf.ca\/IssuesInEducation.aspx?id=11534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Columbia Teachers\u2019 Federation: Special Education Partners Group<\/a> for students with special needs: <a href=\"https:\/\/bctf.ca\/NewTeachers.aspx?id=31848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bctf.ca\/NewTeachers.<wbr \/>aspx?id=31848<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>SET-BC: <\/b>A BC Ministry of Education Provincial Resource Program established to assist school districts in utilizing technology with students whose access to the curriculum is restricted. SET-BC provides school districts with three tiers of services: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.setbc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SET-BC is a Ministry of Education Provincial Resource Program providing access to appropriate educational and communication technologies<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Victor School: <\/b>School District 61 based school for children with special needs:<b> <\/b><u><a href=\"https:\/\/victor.sd61.bc.ca\/home\/our-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/victor.sd61.bc.ca\/<wbr \/>home\/our-school\/<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>FINANCIAL INFORMATION<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Registered Disability Savings Plan: \u00a0<\/b>The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a Canada-wide registered matched savings plan specific for people with disabilities. It is designed as a long-term savings plan to help the holder be better financially prepared for their future: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rdsp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Registered Disability Savings Plan<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Disability Tax Credit: <\/b>The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. An individual may claim the disability amount once they are eligible for the DTC. This amount includes a supplement for persons under 18 years of age at the end of the year: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/segments\/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities\/disability-tax-credit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/<wbr \/>revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/<wbr \/>individuals\/segments\/tax-<wbr \/>credits-deductions-persons-<wbr \/>disabilities\/disability-tax-<wbr \/>credit.html<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>TRANSITION TO ADULT CARE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Transition to Adult Care<\/b>:\u00a0 The goal of Transition to Adult Care is to support youth with special health care needs and their families or caregivers to gain the confidence, skills and knowledge to be ready to enter the adult health care system: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcchildrens.ca\/our-services\/support-services\/transition-to-adult-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transitioning to adult services<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Links\u00a0to Important Information and Services in Victoria and BC for Families with Children with Special Needs BRITISH COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT SERVICES Government of British Columbia: Family and Social Supports: https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/family-social-supports Community Living British Columbia (CLBC): A crown corporation that works with individuals, families, service providers, community and government partners: Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) Services for People with Disabilities: If you &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/crss-victoria.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/130"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/crss-victoria.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/crss-victoria.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crss-victoria.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crss-victoria.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/crss-victoria.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/130\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":602,"href":"https:\/\/crss-victoria.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/130\/revisions\/602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/crss-victoria.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}