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Animals for Community Care and Emotional Support Society (ACCESS)
Westcoast Access
Elaine Langhamp 604 485 4001
Pauline Galinski 604 485 5410
Director:
Dr. Brian Barnes (w) 604 485 5111
Trains dogs for people with special needs. Operates one of two schools in BC approved to train dogs for certification as dog guides. Specializes in, but not limited to, training wheelchair assist dogs and dogs for seniors. Also sponsors:
Youth Volunteers
c/o 7372 Nootka Street, Powell River V8A 1K6
Anne Seale 604 485
6062
Youth that work with dogs in early training animal care.
Disability Sport Club, Powell River
c/o Model Community Project
4476A Marine Avenue, Powell River BC V8A 2K2
Lindsay Peake, Program Coordinator/Team Manager 604 485 8300 Email
Our goal at the Powell River Disability Sport Club is for the co-
See Sports & Recreation Weekly Activities Calendar for practice times.
Kiwanis Life Line Regional Website
Johanna Polman Tuin 604 485 0499 Email
Volunteer organization providing home medical alert system for people living alone, who are elderly or have a medical disability.
Powell River Model Community Project for
Persons with Disabilities Society
4476A Marine Avenue, Powell River V8A 2K2
604 485 2688 Fax: 604 485 2683
Debbie Dee, President
David Morris, Executive Director Email
Hours: 8:30 -
The purpose of the MCP is to ensure full participation and integration of persons with disabilities into the social, recreational and economic mainstream of the community including accessible transportation, housing, education, recreation and employment. Issues parking permits for people with disabilities.
Powell River Association for Community Living (PRACL)
#201, 4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River V8A 2L2
604 485 6411 Ext 0 Email
Lilla Tipton, Executive Director 604 485 6411, Ext. 227 Email
Dave Harmer, Financial
Services Manager, 604 485 6411, Ext. 225 Email
Alison Taplay, Human Resources Manager 604 485-
Office Hours: 8:30 – 4:30 weekdays
The Powell River Association for Community Living (PRACL) advocates for full citizenship and inclusion of individuals with a developmental disability. We believe inclusive societies offer the highest quality of life for all community members.
We provide a wide range supports to:
- Children with a developmental delay or who are at risk of developmental delay and their families;
- Children, youth, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities and their families; and
- Adults with acquired brain injury.
Our services support full participation in community and the opportunity to pursue personal interests and dreams. List of Services
Therapeutic Riding Association
RR1 C6 Valley Road, Powell River V8A 4Z2
Office Phone: 604 485 0177
Lynne Nott, President
Vanessa Sparrow, Program Coordinator
Joyce Lennox, Program Administrator Email
A volunteer operated therapeutic program using horses and riding for children and adults with disabilities. Volunteers needed to assist riders (no experience necessary), raise funds, and serve as board members, etc.
SCHEDULE: Adults: Tuesday mornings; Children: Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Preschoolers: Monday afternoons..
Special Needs Programs
Programs and organizations dedicated to assisting children and adults with physical challenges in the Powell River area.
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