When you are looking to contact your MLA, you can use the MLA finder on the BC Government website.

Having trouble finding your MP? You want to drop them e-mails from time-to-time to express you thoughts on issues?

Did you know that there is tons of free stuff on Craigslist?

I know that Vancity does not charge chequing account fees for people with disabilities and they get free cheques.

People with disabilities can apply for an Access 2 Entertainment Card. The card allows for the support person who accompanies the person with a disability in for free or for very cheap.

1. Research the applicable regulations and policies. Do research on the people you are meeting with.

If you are a member of a non-profit society then one way to influence how people are served is becoming active in the business sessions of your organization.

Section 15 - Equality Rights

Variety Club Playground is an accessible playground at Central Park in Burnaby. This play area provides fun and challenges for children of all ages and abilities.

Life Skills, Rick Hansen Foundation with BC school board

Call the Partners in Care Parent Line at 604-875-3500, your call will be returned in 24-48 hours.

For specialty hospitals such as BC Children’s and BC Women’s you can send a letter or fax to Provincial Health Services Authority, CEO at:

If the family is on premium assistance on the date of the ambulance service there should be no cost.

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) should be contacted regarding service for adults with a developmental disabi

The local Child Development Centre or Infant Development Program is the best resource.

Join a parent support group to find out what other parents have done?

MCFD Social Workers inform and refer parents to services provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development and link families with community-based supports and services.

1. Prepare questions and opinions in advance.

1. Contact the school well in advance of the time your child will enter. This will give school staff time to work with you to plan for your child's educational program.

1. Encourage your son or daughter to work as soon as possible. Nothing prepares for future work, better than present work.

1. Make sure a plan is in place and the proper amount of funding dedicated to the plan.
2. Establish a communication system with paid staff.

Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network

Contact the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance.

The Disability Savings Plan is a new saving option for families of children with disabilities go to the PLAN web site (www.plan

When a professional first tells you your child has a developmental
disability, you’re probably going to have a million questions – and a