Additional Resources
Mobility
Spinal Cord Injury BC is an organization dedicated to helping people with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities.
Access BC is an initiative that assesses outdoor spaces in British Columbia and features in-depth accessibility specifications for many tourism destinations.
The Rick Hansen Foundation provides helpful resources and programs to enhance accessibility for those living or travelling to BC.
Vision
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) offers programs and services to individuals who are blind or partially sighted.
Aira is a technology service that connects individuals with limited vision to trained agents.
Hearing
For persons with hearing or speech impairment, there are services available at the Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Travellers with Guide Animals
A person with a disability accompanied by a guide animal has the same rights, privileges, and obligations as a person not accompanied by an animal. Furthermore, a fee may not be charged for a guide animal accompanying a person with a disability. For more information, please review the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act.
For visitors to BC, we encourage visiting dog and handler teams to apply for certification by submitting an Application for a Guide or Service Dog Certificate form to Security Programs.
Equipment Rentals
With locations in Vancouver, Surrey, and Victoria, HME Mobility & Accessibility rentals provides travellers with a variety of products to help you travel easily and safely around BC.
If you require adaptive equipment for an outdoor adventure, please visit the British Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society (BCMOS) or Power To Be for more information.
Access 2 Card
The Access 2 Card Program is designed for people of all ages who have a permanent disability and require the assistance of a support person. The Access 2 Card provides access to entertainment, cultural and recreation opportunities so individuals travelling with a support person can experience tourism products in BC without an added financial burden. When an Access 2 Cardholder presents their valid card at any participating venue partner in BC, their support person receives free admission; the cardholder pays regular admission.
Adaptive Sports Programs
BC offers a wide variety of inclusive winter destinations. BC Adaptive Snowsports provides a list of BC ski areas that offer adaptive ski and snowboard programs.
The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program offers a wide range of summer and winter activities, for people with both physical and cognitive abilities.
The British Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society provides opportunities for people with physical disabilities to access outdoor recreation.
Power to Be
Power to Be is a non-profit organization that empowers people living with a barrier or disability to explore their limitless abilities through inclusive adventures rooted in nature.
Access Now
Access Now is a crowd sharing platform where others have mapped and rated the accessibility features of restaurants, hotels, stores, and more.