Health and Wellness

Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability

This group promotes, supports and enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. Read More ...

Browse resources by keyword: active living, advocacy, health and wellness, recreation

D-Ability

This site has detailed information on many disabilities resources around the world. Links to travel, equipment, health and wellness to name a few. Read More ...

Browse resources by keyword: arts and culture, disability links, equipment, fashion, health, recreation, wellness

Disabled Independent Gardeners Association

This group enables participants to benefit from the therapeutic elements of gardening, through support and training throughout the Metro Vancouver area. Read More ...

Browse resources by keyword: equipment, gardening, outdoor accessibility, recreation

Every Body Fitness

Online exercise programs to help people with spinal cord injury build strength, lose weight, and be healthier overall. Read More ...

Browse resources by keyword: excercise program, exercise, fitness, weight loss

MOTOmed Movement Therapy

For people unable to use a regular exercise machine, MOTOmed offers a realistic alternative. Read More ...

Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities

Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities was established in 1973 to provide therapeutic horseback riding to individuals with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities. Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with a wide range of disabilities. PRDA is recognized as a leader in providing equine assisted therapeutic activities […]

Browse resources by keyword: activities for youth, horse riding

Recreation Integration Victoria (RIV)

RIV is designed to assist people with disabilities, in the Greater Victoria area, pursue active lifestyles with access to recreation opportunities and loans of adaptive equipment. Read More ...

Browse resources by keyword: equipment, recreation, sport camps, sports training

Strive SCI (formerly First Steps Wellness Centre)

Find out about fee for service post-rehab exercise options for SCI. Read More ...

TERRAform raised flower bed

TERRAform is a raised flower bed that has a unique cutout design that allows wheelchair users full access to the garden. While the product is not available in Canada it may provide some usable ideas.

Browse resources by keyword: accessible gardening, garden plans, raised flower beds

Tips for Staying Warm in Winter Weather

This document contains some tips offered by people with spinal cord injuries about staying warm in cold climates. Read More ...

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May 30, 2018
BC Bus North
May 29, 2018
Mobile Women
May 28, 2018
Barcelona Special Traveler
May 28, 2018
RAD Recreation Adapted Society
May 24, 2018
Facebook Group: Accessible Travel Club

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