Disability Resources

Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities
The Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities provides persons with disabilities access to a full range of services, tools and supports that address the distinct needs of persons with disabilities.

Office for Disability Issues
The Office for Disability Issues (ODI) is a focal point within the Government of Canada for key partners working to promote the full participation of Canadians with disabilities in learning, work and community life. We strive to provide leadership in this area of shared responsibility.

Opportunities Fund
The Opportunities Fund is an employment element of the Disability Agenda for the Government of Canada. The Opportunities Fund Program is designed to assist persons with disabilities to return to work. Individuals who self identify as persons with disabilities, are unemployed and not normally eligible for Employment Insurance Part II Employment Programs can apply for the Opportunities Fund.

AT-BC Program (Assistive Technology - BC)
OBJECTIVE:

  • To increase access to educational and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.
  • To facilitate independence with reading, writing, and communication within learning and work situations through the use of assistive technology.
  • To assist adult with disabilities in making transitions between public school and post-secondary to employment.

    National Occupational Classification 2001 (NOC 2001) Web site
    Welcome to the National Occupational Classification 2001 (NOC 2001) Web site. Since its introduction in 1992, the National Occupational Classification system continues to be the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada.

    WHAT IS DISABILITY?
    THE DEFINITION IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS CODE

    Human Rights
    DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE

    Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program
    The Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program is designed to help people who receive a Canada Pension Plan disability benefit return to work. In the past, many people receiving benefits because of a severe and prolonged disability believed that they were permanently out of the work force. Today, new technology, medical treatments and skills training are making it possible for some people with severe disabilities to become part of and remain in the work force. That is why the Canada Pension Plan is making vocational rehabilitation available to those who can benefit from it the most.

    ADDITIONAL LINKS:

    Island Deaf & Hard of Hearing Centre
    Welcome to the Island Deaf & Hard of Hearing Centre website! IDHHC is the only specialized social service agency on Vancouver Island, British Columbia providing counselling and support services to people dealing with a hearing loss.

    Triumph Vocational Services

    Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services

    Council of Canadians with Disabilities

    Canadian National Institute for the Blind

    Canadian Mental Health Association BC - Employment Information

    NEADS Online Resource Centre - Providing advocacy for full access to post-secondary education and employment.

    Disability Resource Network
    Welcome to the Disability Resource Network!
    Persons with a disability in British Columbia are currently facing dramatic changes. The DRN is committed to representing persons with a disability at the post secondary education level. We hope that you will visit this site regularly and keep up to date with what's happening in the field.

    Programs, Services and Contacts across Canada
    Undertaken by Canada's Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments

    VANCOUVER FOUNDATION
    Disability Supports for Employment Fund (DSEF)

    Vancouver Island Community Connections

    Supported Work Programs designed to assist and support adults with developmental disabilities, to find and keep jobs in their community. Includes Online Directory of Programs, Employment Services and Resources.

    WorkAble Solutions

    As a job seeker you can search by job, by employer, or by area in BC. for employment agencies. As an employer you can find a qualified worker with a disability as a suitable employee.