Fun, Recreational Organizations: British Columbia
Cool Arts Society
About: Art classes for teen and transitioning adults with disabilities. Do you like expressing yourself through art and socializing with others? Join a class!
Location:
The Cool Arts Society
RPO Box 24067
Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 9H2
Website: http://www.coolarts.ca/
Contact:
Rena Warren:
1-(250)-899-6381
Email: info@coolarts.ca
BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities
Vision: “to continue providing not only specialized services and facilities, but also challenging and supporting young hearts and minds as well. Giving children with disabilities self-esteem, self-confidence and a sense of independence is what our community is all about.”
Website: http://www.lionsbc.ca/default.aspx?PageID=1019
Easter Seals Camps 2016 Information: http://www.lionsbc.ca/default.aspx?PageID=1019
Contact:
Vancouver Office:
Toll Free: 1-800-818-4483
Email: info@lionsbc.ca
Victoria Office:
Toll Free: 1-888-868-2822
Email: info@forthekidsbc.org
BC Easter Seals Summer Camp Inquiries
Toll Free: 1-800-818-4483
Email: camp@lionsbc.ca
BC Self Advocacy Foundation
About: The foundation is to “assist people with developmental disabilities to become full, participating citizens in their own communities.”
No Barriers Campaign Video: http://www.inclusionbc.org/self-advocates/bcsaf
For more information on programs and events, visit http://www.inclusionbc.org/ .
BC Wheel-Chair Sports
Vision:
“BC Wheelchair Sports is the leading organization inspiring people to achieve individual excellence through wheelchair sports.”
Mission:
“Through leadership, awareness and mentorship, BCWSA provides exceptional wheelchair sport programs and services that promote active living and the pursuit of excellence.”
Website: http://www.bcwheelchairsports.com/
Contact:
780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Y7
Toll Free: 1.877.737.3090
Email: info@bcwheelchairsports.com
B.C. Mobility Opportunities Society
About: “BCMOS is an independent non-profit society dedicated to enriching the lives of people with significant physical disabilities through wilderness recreation activities.”
Website: www.disabilityfoundation.org/bcmos
Email: bcmos@disabilityfoundation.org
Phone: (604) 222.1312
Check out cool spring and summer programs at http://www.bcmos.org/main/
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