Helpful Info

Community Support Worker

• Family Support Institute's Support Worker Centre
• Nurse Next Door’s Pink Heart Club

 

 

Energy Conservation

• BC Hydro Sustainable Service Programs Tools
• BC Hydro's Powersmart Energy Conservation Assistance Program for low income housing units
• Free Energy Saving Kit for Low Income Household

 

 

Equipment and Devices

• Eco-adapted Bags for Use on Wheelchairs
• Rear Window Captioning® / Descriptive Video Service® Information

 

 

Funding Resources & Financial Info

• BCCPD BC Disability Benefits Help Sheets
• CanAssist develops innovative technologies to make life easier
• City of Richmond - Recreation Fee Subsidy Program & Recreation Access Card
• Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative(EATI) Funding for BC Residents
• RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plans)
• RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plans - Chinese Version)
• Social Development Ministry Health Supplement & Programs
• Social Development Ministry restores Orthotics funding
• Vancouver Foundation’s Endowment 150 offers one-time $150 gifts to RDSP
• Vehicle Insurance Disability Discount

 

 

Housing

• Application for Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (Kitshouse)
• BC Housing Application Form Download
• How to apply for “Subsidized Housing”?

 

 

Law & Disability

• Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre - Representative Agreement
• Public Guardian & Trustee of BC
• Reach Canada - Equality & Justice for people with disabilities
• Your Welfare Rights: A Guide to BC Employment and Assistance – by Legal Services Society

 

 

 

Mental Health Resources

• Mental Health & Substance Use Info

 

 

Recreation

• Access 2 Entertainment Card Application Form Download
• City of Richmond “Leisure Guide” Interactive Online Version
• Special Olympics BC – Athlete Registration Form

 

 

Settlement

• Newcomers Guide helps orientate residents of Richmond (English Version) (Chinese Version)

 

 

Support Groups

• Alzheimer Society Family Caregiver and Early Stage Support Groups
• RCD Chinese Support Group
• Richmond Mental Health Family Member Support Group – 2nd Wed of every month
• Richmond Autism Parents Support
• Sibslink for siblings of people with disabilities to connect
• The Lives of George Person Residents – Window to Outside World

 

 

Transportation & Travel Info

• Annual Bus Pass for People with PWD Designation Application and Renewal Info
• BC Ferries – Accessibility Info
• BC Ferries - Disabled Status Identification (DSI) Card Info & Application 
• Handbook for new cyclist
• Handy Card and Taxi Saver
• HandyDART Application Form Download
• HandyDART Subscription Request Form Download
• HandyDART Subscription Request Process
• HandyDART Visitor’s Temporary Application Form Download
• Metro Vancouver Taxi Bill of Right
• Scooter Safety ( Important Safety Tips for Scooter Users – Downloadable Brochure )
• Take Charge of Your Travel - A Guide for Persons with Disabilities

 

 

Tax Info

• Disability Tax Credit Application Form(T2201)
• First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit
• Fuel Tax Refund Program for Persons with Disabilities – General Info 
• Fuel Tax Refund Program Application for Registration
• Fuel Tax Refund Program Application for Refund
• Home Owner Grant for People with Disability
• Tax information for People with Disabilities