The following links are provided as information on products, services, and general information to visitors on this site.
www.zajacranch.com
Each year, the Zajac Ranch for Children hosts hundreds of children with chronic illnesses or disabilities who might not otherwise have a chance to enjoy a summer camp experience.
Some of our campers need dialysis, others have blood diseases and some have physical challenges that keep them at home while other kids are outside enjoying life.
The Ranch gives young people with extraordinary needs a chance to make friends, to try new things and above all, to have fun.
Looking for jobs for people with Autism, from low to high functioning and everything in-between...why not ask world-renowned speaker , Dr. Temple Grandin, an adult living and coping with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Take a look at what Temple has to say by clicking on the following link:
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British Columbia
ACT-BC (Autism Community Training)
A province-wide information and referral service created to support families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. We offer families (and professionals) a wide range of positive and practical information on everything from sleep problems and diet, to core issues such as diagnosis and aspects of intervention, including information on setting up programs for their children.
Provides information on what Autism is, treatment, therapies and Help in Your Area. Offers a quarterly newsletter, information on upcoming conferences, and links to other organizations.
British Columbia Art Therapy Association
Founded in 1978 to foster the professional development of art therapy in British Columbia. The Association acts as a provincial voice governing the standards and practice of the profession and its practitioners.
BCASLPA
British Columbia Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists
BC Association for Child Development and Rehabilitation
A provincial association of agencies which provide child development and therapy services to children with special needs and their families in British Columbia.
BC Association for Community Living
A provincial association dedicated to promoting the participation of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects community life. We also support activities dedicated to building inclusive communities that value the diverse abilities of all people.
BC Centre for Ability
A non-profit organization with over 34 years of experience in the field of disabilities, providing individualized therapy and support services to children and youth in their homes and communities, specialized community living services and comprehensive vocational and support services for adults, and promoting successful community participation for individuals with disabilities.
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
A provincial, cross-disability advocacy organization. Our mandate is to raise public and political awareness of issues that concern us. We hope, through our work, to facilitate the full participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of society and to promote independence.
BC Society of Occupational Therapists
The provincial professional association representing occupational therapists in British Columbia.
BC Therapeutic Riding Association
Provincial organization for groups providing horseback riding as therapy for people with disabilities. We are a registered charitable organization, committed to improving the quality of life for young people and adults who have disabilities.
ConnectTra Society
Dedicated to encouraging and enabling people with physical disabilities to contribute to their communities by fostering community support and establishing relationships that reward personally and financially.
Disability Resource Centre
The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) is a program of the Richmond Committee on Disability a non-profit charitable society.
The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre has been a major supporter of our society by providing us with a space to hold our meetings over the past several years at absolutely no cost. Services are provided to families living in Boston Bar, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford and surrounding areas, including Agassiz, Harrison and Mission.
Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society - North Vancouver
A not-for-profit organization formed in 2002 for the purpose of promoting mutually rewarding friendships between children with autism spectrum and related social-communicative disorders and their peers, classmates and siblings. Our goal is to help children develop to the best of their abilities through the play and socialization that results from these friendships.
Learning Disabilities Association of BC - Vancouver Chapter
The Learning Disabilities Association of BC, serving the cities of Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond (LDA)is a non-profit organization committed to fostering the full potential of persons with learning disabilities.
Ministry of Children and Family Development - Special Needs
In order to assist and support families and children and youth with special needs from birth up to age 19, the Ministry of Children and Family Developmentoffers a range of services. These services are provided through various organizations, including MCFD offices, health authorities, contracted agencies and other ministries.
Ministry of Children and Family Development - Autism Initiatives Branch
Information on programs and support for children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Planned Advocacy Lifetime Network (PLAN)
Financial planning, long term care and planning for the future for people with disabilities. Located in Vancouver.
Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders
An educational organization based in British Columbia, Canada. Our site is designed to help teachers, parents and para-professionals access information about autism, the B.C. school system's resources, how the POP works, and some links to other autism sites.
Special Education Technology BC (SET-BC)
SET-BC is a Ministry of Education Provincial Resource Program. We assist school districts in British Columbia in meeting the technology needs of students with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and autism.
STEPS Forward
STEPS Forward has a mandate to promote and support students with intellectual disabilities in inclusive post secondary education.
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Westcoast supports the healthy development of children, families and their communities by providing child development and child care information, referrals, training and resources for parents, caregivers and others who provide services to children and families.
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United States
This website provides a lot of great information on autism from the world renowned Australian psychologist. You can download several of Tony's presentations and papers right from the website.
Carol Gray's Social Stories website. Information about Stories and other resources are available on this website.
This website is a great place to start after diagnosis. There is a HUGE amount of information on autism and it's related issues.
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