Overview

Please click on the links below to learn about exciting activities and innovations around disability, both locally and internationally.

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International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD)
From cells to community: ICORD research is anything from cellular to community level research that addresses a question concerning the promotion of improved functional outcomes and quality of life for people with spinal cord injury.
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Rick Hansen Institute
The Rick Hansen Institute is a collaboration of people with spinal cord injuries, researchers and service providers committed to addressing priority needs and generating solutions for people with SCI.
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Vancouver Adapted Music Society
Vancouver Adapted Music Society works with musicians of all levels of ability, providing entry-level music making, along with a CD-quality recording studio at GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver.
Programs: karaoke - music workshops - concerts - studio & practice facility.
kduncan@disabilityfoundation.org
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Tetra Society of North America
Tetra Society of North America provides volunteer engineers to design and construct customized assistive devices for people with physical disabilities. Volunteers work one-on-one with people with specific needs that cannot be met by commercial assistive devices.
ptweedie@tetrasociety.org
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The ConnecTra Society
The ConnecTra Society works as a connecting agency linking its members to programs offering education, recreation and work opportunities specifically for persons with physical disabilities.
Programs: workshops - presentations - outreach - information centre.
info@connectra.org
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GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
We would like to acknowledge GF Strong, especially recognizing Darryl Caves, Dominic Geraldes, Jeff-Macdonald-Bain, and Patrick OÕBrien for the design and build of James Sanders' brace for the production Skydive.
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BC Paraplegic Association
BCPA helps people with physical disabilities achieve goals, regain independence and move forward with their livesÑimproving the quality of life of all British Columbians.
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BC Mobility Opportunities Society
BC Mobility Opportunities Society provides opportunities for people with physical disabilities to explore the outdoors, centered around a specially designed, single-wheel, remote access wheelchair.
Programs: day hikes - theme hikes - year-round TrailRider rentals - gliding.
bcmos@disabilityfoundation.org
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Disabled Independent Gardeners Association
Disabled Independent Gardeners Association provides people with significant physical disabilities the opportunity to become involved in gardening.
Programs: workshops - one-on-one volunteer gardening help - accessible gardens.
bcheung@disabilityfoundation.org
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Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia
Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia promotes freedom and independence by providing people with disabilities the opportunity to actively participate in an exciting and challenging outdoor sport, using a specially designed adaptive sailboat.
Programs: recreational sailing (novice to expert) - regattas.
dsa@disabilityfoundation.org
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Canadian Wheelchair Sports
The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association (CWSA), founded in 1967, is a national sport organization representing wheelchair athletes. It is an incorporated, not-for-profit, organization recognized by Sport Canada.
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