Programs

Since its beginning, our organization has offered a variety of programs tailored to facilitate social and economic independence for people with physical disabilities to become full participants of our Canadian society. If you like the work we’re doing, please consider making a donation.

We Offer Individuals

Employ-Ability, aimed at preparing participants for future employment opportunities, provides a unique learning opportunity within a flexible and supportive environment.

Computer Comfort offers one-on-one computer tutoring at no cost in a supportive, client-centred environment; a refurbished donated computer for the home, if needed; and ongoing technical support. Computer Comfort is also available via Distance Learning.

Job Focus provides one-on-one planning and employment services to help participants reach their employment or volunteer goals.

Literacy is designed for adults with significant physical disabilities and to other client groups where low literacy is an issue.

The Assistive Technology Evaluation Centre enables the evaluation of a wide range of alternative computer input and output devices.

Internet Access is a city-wide network of public access computer training sites open to Burnaby, British Columbia residents.

Through Ergonomics & Assistive Technology, we assess needs and recommend assistive technology in settings at home, school, or the office for individuals with physical and other disabilities.

Community Navigators for Aboriginals with Disabilities is a peer mentor training course for Aboriginal adults with disabilities in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia.

Our programs have grown stronger and stronger through the years, we have identified what works for our clients and we have continued to help people change their lives by improving their skills and boosting their self-confidence while making the most of their abilities.

The programs we offer have a few characteristics that make them unique:

A Holistic Approach

Our programs take into consideration all aspects of the human being; whether they need to improve only their computer skills or they require a more complex combination of services like learning how to improve their motivation and self confidence, while improving their literacy skills through adaptive technology, we work with each client on an individual basis to identify their particular needs and create an individual action plan for them to succeed.

Self-paced Environment

Our programs offer a self paced environment which allows our clients to learn at their own rhythm. This offers them the level of comfort they need to remain motivated by their own successes.

Professional Staff

The knowledge, dedication and professionalism of our staff and volunteers complete the equation. They give our clients all the support and advice they need to successfully complete their programs.