Seniors Services Society 604.520.6621 www.seniorsservicessociety.ca Offers social programs for New West residents 60+ to connect over meals, entertainment or activities. Society’s fully accessible 16-passenger bus provides transportation to and from home for a minimal fee. Call for updates.
Transportation Services Burnaby Seniors Transportation 604.292.3901 www.BbyServices.ca/seniorstransportation Provides Burnaby seniors with transportation to their medical and dental appointments. Call for details. New West Seniors Medical Transportation 604.520.6621 www.seniorsservicessociety.ca Provides New West residents 60+ with transportation to their medical and dental appointments. Subsidies may be available for residents with low income. Call for more information. Bus Pass Program 1.866.866.0800 www.buspass.gov.bc.ca Offers an annual bus pass at reduced cost for seniors with low income and individuals receiving disability assistance from the province of BC. Driving Miss Daisy Seniors Services www.drivingmissdaisynorthshore.ca
604.767.4030
Translink Programs for Accessible Transit 604.953.3680 www.translink.ca (Rider Guide > Accessible Transit) HandyDART Provides door-to-door service for people with disabilities. Advanced booking is required. Call 604.575.6600 (option #1) Taxisaver/Handycard Provides discounts for persons with permanent physical and mental disabilities. SPARC BC 604.718.7744 www.sparc.bc.ca/parking-permit 1.888.718.7794 Parking Permit Program Provides parking permits for people with disabilities. Accessibility and Enforcement Line 604.718.7734 Ebus 1.877.769.3287 www.myebus.ca Offers convenient, affordable, and responsible bus service to select destinations within BC. *For additional transportation information and services, please see Transportation, page 23
Persons with Disabilities BACI —Burnaby Association for 604.299.7851 Community Inclusion www.gobaci.com Offers a range of programs and services to infants, children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. BC Brain Injury Association www.brainstreams.ca info@brainstreams.ca Promotes a better quality of life for those living with acquired brain injury through education, information, prevention, support, and systemic advocacy. BC Centre for Ability 604.451.5511 www.bc-cfa.org Provides community-based services to children, youth, adults and their families with neurological, physical, and developmental disabilities. BC Easter Seals 604.736.3475 www.eastersealsbcy.ca/camp/ Provides many different services and programs including three Easter Seals Camps throughout BC, Easter Seals House in Vancouver, virtual day camps running throughout the year, and summertime city day camps. Check out website for more details. Community Living Society 604.523.0303 www.communitylivingsociety.ca Provides individualized, flexible, and creative supports to people with developmental disabilities or Acquired Brain Injuries. Disability Alliance BC 604.872.1278 www.disabilityalliancebc.org Operates a number of programs and projects including Advocacy Access which assists people with disabilities to access benefits. Publishes self-help guides, manuals for community advocates, and Transition magazine. Advocacy Access Program Assists people with all disabilities to apply for and appeal the denial of provincial and federal disability benefits. Assists with access to health goods, services, and supplements provided through MSDPR. By appointment only. Disability Law Clinic Provides free legal advice to people with disabilities. Check website for details. The Right Fit Program Matches affordable, accessible homes and independent living supports for people who need wheelchair-accessible housing.
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