Resources for Travellers with Disabilities
Spinal Cord Injury BC - Accessible Travel Project
Spinal Cord Injury BC has published an Accessible Travel Project, which includes tutorial videos to help wheelchair users work out how they can get to and from the airport, the steps needed to check in, go through security and transfer onto a plane. They have also created Your Accessible Travel Guide, a travel tips eBook that is free to download.
Government of Canada’s Travel Website
The Government of Canada’s Travel site contains information to help those with disabilities plan their travel. It includes tips on arranging flights, getting through airport security, travelling with a service animal, and information on taking any mobility aids and medications with you.
SPARC BC
The Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia (SPARC BC) works with communities on income security, accessibility, and community development. They’re the organization behind BC’s accessible parking permit program.
For Guide Dogs/Service Animals
College of Veterinarians of BC (Registry of Veterinarians)
604.929.7090
Other Community Resources
BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society
250.381.7303 ext. 204
BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities
604.873.1865
CNIB Foundation (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) BC/Yukon
604.431.2121
Cerebral Palsy Association of BC
604.408.9484
Developmental Disabilities Association
604.273.9778
Disability Alliance BC
604.872.1278
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada BC/Yukon Division
604.689.3144
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
1.800.567.2873
Spinal Cord Injury BC
604.324.3611
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility (Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
604.736.7391 or TTY: 604.736.2527