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ACTIVITIES
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Music Lessons
Keegan O'Toole, Special Needs Music Educator
Email: eastvanmusiclessons@gmail.com
Phone: 604-908-2791
Keegan O'Toole, Special Needs Music Educator
Email: eastvanmusiclessons@gmail.com
Phone: 604-908-2791
Blazing Soccer Dogs
a non-profit soccer team that denies nobody. We have two divisions, the Pups (ages 4-8) and the Dogs (9-21).
Email: abbe@soccerdogs.ca
Website: www.soccerdogs.ca
a non-profit soccer team that denies nobody. We have two divisions, the Pups (ages 4-8) and the Dogs (9-21).
Email: abbe@soccerdogs.ca
Website: www.soccerdogs.ca
UBC Splash Kids
One on One swimming lessons
Email: admin@ubcsplashkids.ca
Website: http://ubcsplashkids.ca/
One on One swimming lessons
Email: admin@ubcsplashkids.ca
Website: http://ubcsplashkids.ca/
Special Olympics Richmond
Local Coordinator: Lisa Jamieson
Email: jamieson_l@surreyschools.ca
Website: www.sobcrichmond.com
Local Coordinator: Lisa Jamieson
Email: jamieson_l@surreyschools.ca
Website: www.sobcrichmond.com
Sirota's Alchymy Martial Arts & Life Skills Centre
110-12280 Trites Road Richmond
Phone: 604-244-8842
Website: www.sirotasalchymy.com
110-12280 Trites Road Richmond
Phone: 604-244-8842
Website: www.sirotasalchymy.com
Canucks Autism Network - CAN
Website: www.canucksautism.ca
Website: www.canucksautism.ca
Discounted Events: Access2Entertainment
http://www.access2card.ca/
An OT or Social Worker or a number of other professionals can sign for a client with a
disability. The card usually allows the caregiver (parent or another adult) to attend a MOVIE/
attraction at no cost. You must pay for the individual with the disability. The cost is $20
and the card is valid for 3 years. Contact the individual attractions for details on how the
discount works. The card also works in other provinces. Please note that my personal
experience is that many places will grant the caregiver free access even without this card
(except movie theatres).
http://www.access2card.ca/
An OT or Social Worker or a number of other professionals can sign for a client with a
disability. The card usually allows the caregiver (parent or another adult) to attend a MOVIE/
attraction at no cost. You must pay for the individual with the disability. The cost is $20
and the card is valid for 3 years. Contact the individual attractions for details on how the
discount works. The card also works in other provinces. Please note that my personal
experience is that many places will grant the caregiver free access even without this card
(except movie theatres).
Non- Tidal Angling (Fishing) Licenses
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/licences/docs/disabled_angling_app.pdf
A doctor or registered nurse can sign this form. Note that a license is not required for individuals under 16.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/licences/docs/disabled_angling_app.pdf
A doctor or registered nurse can sign this form. Note that a license is not required for individuals under 16.
Free Camping in BC Government Campgrounds
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/fees/disability.html
If you are an adult receiving PWD benefits or a child who is eligible for the At Home Program, you may be eligible
for free camping in BC government campgrounds. See the following link for details on the At Home program: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/at_home/
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/fees/disability.html
If you are an adult receiving PWD benefits or a child who is eligible for the At Home Program, you may be eligible
for free camping in BC government campgrounds. See the following link for details on the At Home program: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/at_home/
Transportation
BC Ferries: One/half the regular passenger fare for the individual with the disability and their
travelling companion. To be signed by your doctor. http://www.bcferries.com/files/PDFs/bcf-
disabled_status_brochure.pdf
Translink: Adults with a PWD status may be eligible for an annual bus pass for $45 per year.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/programs/other.htm Please note that as of March 2016, this program
is being changed. Please see http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/programs/bus-pass.html
Via Rail: http://www.viarail.ca/en/travel-info/special-needs/accessibility
Passengers who need assistance in attending to their personal needs (eating, medical care,
personal hygiene) during the trip must travel with a companion capable of providing such
assistance. Where necessary, the companion is expected to assist VIA personnel in boarding
and disembarking the passenger and in helping the passenger move about while on board.
The companion travels free in the same class of service.
To take advantage of this privilege, the special needs traveller must present, for each trip, a
valid card from a recognized association or institution for persons with disabilities, or a
recent letter dated within the last 9 months and signed by a physician. Since the escort must
be able to take the responsibilities related to such status, the companion must be at least 12 years old.
Air Flights: http://www.otc-cta.gc.ca/eng/canadian-transportation-agency-decides-favour-
one-person-one-fare-policy
West Jet: http://www.westjet.com/guest/en/travel/special-arrangements/special-needs/one-
person.shtml
“One Person, One Fare”. Doctor must sign the application form, and it must be approved by
West Jet. The companion flies for free when they are approved. Please make sure you check
with the carrier on the details of their One Person One Fare policy.
BC Ferries: One/half the regular passenger fare for the individual with the disability and their
travelling companion. To be signed by your doctor. http://www.bcferries.com/files/PDFs/bcf-
disabled_status_brochure.pdf
Translink: Adults with a PWD status may be eligible for an annual bus pass for $45 per year.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/programs/other.htm Please note that as of March 2016, this program
is being changed. Please see http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/programs/bus-pass.html
Via Rail: http://www.viarail.ca/en/travel-info/special-needs/accessibility
Passengers who need assistance in attending to their personal needs (eating, medical care,
personal hygiene) during the trip must travel with a companion capable of providing such
assistance. Where necessary, the companion is expected to assist VIA personnel in boarding
and disembarking the passenger and in helping the passenger move about while on board.
The companion travels free in the same class of service.
To take advantage of this privilege, the special needs traveller must present, for each trip, a
valid card from a recognized association or institution for persons with disabilities, or a
recent letter dated within the last 9 months and signed by a physician. Since the escort must
be able to take the responsibilities related to such status, the companion must be at least 12 years old.
Air Flights: http://www.otc-cta.gc.ca/eng/canadian-transportation-agency-decides-favour-
one-person-one-fare-policy
West Jet: http://www.westjet.com/guest/en/travel/special-arrangements/special-needs/one-
person.shtml
“One Person, One Fare”. Doctor must sign the application form, and it must be approved by
West Jet. The companion flies for free when they are approved. Please make sure you check
with the carrier on the details of their One Person One Fare policy.
Playland
One attendant is admitted free when accompanying an individual with a disability. I
can’t find this anywhere on the website, but have experienced it first hand.
http://www.pne.ca/playland/
One attendant is admitted free when accompanying an individual with a disability. I
can’t find this anywhere on the website, but have experienced it first hand.
http://www.pne.ca/playland/
Vancouver Aquarium
http://www.vanaqua.org/visit/tickets
Visitors with a disability or special needs can request a 50 percent discount off of the general
admissions price, or a free attendant when paying full price admissions. We also accept Access 2
Entertainment cards. Speed up your entry process by purchasing your tickets at our accessibility window.
Please Note: Attendants with children under 3 with a disability can request a 50 percent
discount off the attendants' general admissions price.
http://www.vanaqua.org/visit/tickets
Visitors with a disability or special needs can request a 50 percent discount off of the general
admissions price, or a free attendant when paying full price admissions. We also accept Access 2
Entertainment cards. Speed up your entry process by purchasing your tickets at our accessibility window.
Please Note: Attendants with children under 3 with a disability can request a 50 percent
discount off the attendants' general admissions price.
The Greater Vancouver Zoo (in Aldergrove)
http://www.gvzoo.com/index.php
People with disabilities will pay regular admission rates as stated above, while if they
require assistance from an "aid or attendant"; to their aid or attendant into the Zoo.
http://www.gvzoo.com/index.php
People with disabilities will pay regular admission rates as stated above, while if they
require assistance from an "aid or attendant"; to their aid or attendant into the Zoo.
Science World
http://www.scienceworld.ca/
No information on the website at this time, but generally caregiver of a child with special needs enters at no charge.
http://www.scienceworld.ca/
No information on the website at this time, but generally caregiver of a child with special needs enters at no charge.
Summer Camps
Easter Seals Camps
http://www.eastersealscamps.ca/
For kids aged 6 +. See their website. Applications are now being accepted and are first come first serve for this low cost camp.
Zajac Ranch
www.zajacranch.com
Camps run throughout the summer for kids 6+
Easter Seals Camps
http://www.eastersealscamps.ca/
For kids aged 6 +. See their website. Applications are now being accepted and are first come first serve for this low cost camp.
Zajac Ranch
www.zajacranch.com
Camps run throughout the summer for kids 6+