Access Services

Adult Recreation Opportunities

Sport

Ball Hockey for Young Men
West Point Grey Community Centre
Youth Ball Hockey is designed to provide a fun, safe and supportive environment for young adults (16+) with developmental disabilities. Contact norahflaherty@shaw.ca to discuss suitability of players, who must be able to understand 3-step directions, and attend without a one-to-one worker. No drop ins.

Boccia for People with Physical Disabilities
Douglas Park Community Centre
Learn to play Boccia in a fun and social atmosphere.  Here is your chance to play in provincial competitions. 
Contact: 604-731-3248

Greater Vancouver Blind Hockey Association
Hillcrest Ice Rink
This group of visually impaired adults get together every Friday to enjoy some pick-up hockey.
Day: Fridays 12:00pm-1:00pm
Contact: Gary Steeves at 604-874-8159 or email g.steeves@telus.net

Wheelchair Rugby
Ray-Cam Community Centre
Day: Tuesdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm
For information or registration, please contact Adam at BC Wheelchair Sports: 604-333-3520

Sledge Hockey
Hillcrest Community Center
4575 Clancy Loranger Way
Vancouver, BC, V5Y 2M4
Program starts fall 2012

Open to male and female able bodied and disabled players. This course will cover basic introductory skills to play sledge hockey. Skills such as skating, turning, puck handling and shooting will be covered. Full hockey gear is recommended but helmet, gloves and elbow pads are mandatory.

Please contact Melanie Josephs for any participants information at: melanie.josephs@vancouver.ca

Recreation/Social

Highs & Lows Choir
Douglas Park Community Centre
A Community Choir for Mental Health Consumers, families, and friends. No experience required, only a desire to practice and improve vocal skills. We sing a wide variety of musical styles.
Days: Tuesdays from 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Contact 604-482-3744

Multiple Sclerosis Group
Kitsilano Community Centre
For individuals diagnosed with MS. Join this informal group in sharing & caring. For further information, please contact contact Wendy St Marie and Violet Hann at 604-736-1240.
Days: Fri 1:00pm-3:00pm

Social Club
Douglas Park Community Centre
This is a weekly social program for people with disabilities which meets every Wednesday from 3-7pm.  Dinner is available each week at a cost of $6.
Days: Wednesday at Douglas Park Community Center
Call 604-257-8133 for more information.

Stroke Recovery Program
Douglas Park Community Centre, False Creek Community Centre
This group provides recreational, rehabilitative and social opportunities for stroke survivors on a weekly basis. Please contact community centres directly for specific information.
Douglas Park – 604-257-8130
False Creek – 604-257-8195

Summer Sports Festival / Adapted Kayak Camp

The 2012 Festival runs from mid June to late July and provides an opportunity for people with disabilities to come out and experience something new. Events include: Adapted Golf Clinic at McCleery Golf Course, Adapted Kayaking on Trout Lake, Trail Rider Hike at Spanish Bank, Sailing off Jericho Beach with the Disabled Sailing Association, Adapted Waterskiing at Albert Dyck Park, Dragon Boating on False Creek and Canoeing on Deer Lake.

The Adapted Kayak Camp happens twice per year, in May and September. It takes place at Easter Seals Camp in Squamish, with kayaking on Alice Lake. This program is in partnership with multiple organizations, and provides the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to get out of the city for a social and recreational weekend.

We are unable to meet requests for one-to-one supports. Please attend these events with any support that you require.

For more information call Melanie at 604-257-8500 or email melanie.josephs@vancouver.ca

Summer Sport Festival registration form

Adapted Kayak Camp registration form