EDUCATION, SKILLS & TRAINING, MINISTRY OF Special Programs Branch 2nd Floor, 633 Courtney St. Victoria, BC V8V 2M4 This branch works to enable the equitable participation of students with special needs in the school system of BC. The branch assists school districts in implementing programs for learners with special needs, and works with other ministries. It manages Provincial Resource Programs, which provide education services, through school boards, to learners in hospitals, treatment centres, and youth containment centres. Through SET-BC (Special Education Technology - BC) the Ministry offers technology and related support to students with physical disabilities and visual impairments. Through the Provincial Resource Center for the Visually Impaired (P.R.C.V.I) the Ministry provides Braille, audio materials, and technical aids for students with visual impairments. The Ministry also provides auditory training equipment for students who are hard of hearing. The branch sponsors a number of training initiatives for teachers and others and develops resource materials and services to support the participation of students with special needs. Contact your local school board for information on these services.
356-2333 (Victoria) FAX 356-7631 TTY 356-7632 (Victoria) Ministry Home Page: http://www.educ.gov.bc.ca/welcome.html Special Education Unit Home Page: http://www.est.gov.bc.ca//specialed/welcome.htm
Post Secondary Education Division Colleges and Program Planning PO BOX 9177 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9H8 BC's post-secondary institutions recognize the difficulties that students with disabilities may encounter. Most institutions have Disability Services Coordinators who assist students in organizing the programs, goods and services they need. The coordinator's title may vary from place to place. Check the college, university or institute calendar to find out whom you should speak with.
The coordinator can help you find the support you need, whether it is equipment, books or services, such as note-taking, sign language interpreting, or tutoring. Special programs are available at all colleges for students with disabilities who need specialized training.
If you are print impaired, you should know about the College and Institute Library Service (CILS). This is a clearing house for materials such as taped books. CILS does not do brailling, but can obtain Braille material for you. Talk to the Coordinator at your institution about using CILS.
For up-to-date information on other current funding initiatives available this year, contact the Coordinator at your institution.
In 1994/95 through 1996/97, many BC post-secondary institutions received Skills Now funds to develop programs which will improve employment outcomes for students with disabilities. For information on these programs, contact the institution.
If you are unsure of the program or institution you want and where to find it, contact the Ministry of Education, Skills and Training directly.
(250) 387-6183 (Victoria) FAX (250) 356-8851 E-mail JEAN.CAMPBELL@gems7.gov.bc.ca Home Page http://www.est.gov.bc.ca/ahp/
CollegesColleges offer a wide range of programs and services designed to meet the specific educational, training and retraining needs of the community. All colleges provide courses in academic, career, technical, vocational, adult basic education and continuing education fields. In addition, degree programs in fields such as education, arts, science, business, nursing, social work and child care are available through four university colleges in partnership with the provincial universities. Most colleges offer specialized programs for students with disabilities, as well as support services to assist with access to mainstream programs.
Camosun College Special Education Coordinator 3100 Foul Bay Rd. Victoria BC V8P 5J2 (250) 370-3325 FAX (250) 370-3291 Home Page http://www.camosun.bc.ca/
Capilano College ASE Coordinator 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver BC V7J 3H5 (604) 984-1711 FAX (604) 984-1741 Home Page http://triton.capcollege.bc.ca/
University College of the Cariboo ABE Coordinator P.O. Box 3010 Kamloops BC V2C 5N3 (250) 828-5085 FAX (250) 371-5668 Home Page http://www.cariboo.bc.ca/
College of New Caledonia ASE Coordinator 3330 22nd Ave. Prince George BC V2N 1P8 (250) 562-2131 FAX (250) 561-5816 Home Page http://www.cnc.bc.ca/
College of the Rockies Special Needs Coordinator P.O. Box 8500 Cranbrook BC V1C 5L7 (250) 489-2751 local 297 FAX (250) 489-8256 Home Page http://www.cotr.bc.ca/
Douglas College Disabled Student Services - Coordinator P.O. Box 2503 New Westminster BC V3L 5B2 (604) 527-5115 FAX (604) 527-5551 Home Page http://www.douglas.bc.ca/
University College of the Fraser Valley Disability Resource Centre 33844 King Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M9 (604) 864-4609 FAX (604) 855-7614 Home Page http://www.ucfv.bc.ca/
Kwantlen University College ASE Coordinator 12666-72nd Avenue Surrey BC V3W 2M8 (604) 599-2937 FAX (604) 599-2902 Home Page http://www.kwantlen.bc.ca/
Langara College Coordinator, Services for Students with Disabilities 100 West 49th Ave. Vancouver BC V5Y 2Z6 (604) 323-5635 FAX (604) 323-5600 Home Page http://www.langara.bc.ca/
Malaspina University College Cowichan Campus ASE Program Coordinator 222 Cowichan Way, R.R.#6 Duncan BC V9L 4T8 (250) 748-2591 FAX (250) 746-3529 Home Page http://www.mala.bc.ca/www/discover/cowichn/
Malaspina University College Nanaimo Campus Coordinator, Student Services 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo BC V9R 5S5 (250) 753-3245 FAX (250) 755-8725 Home Page http://www.mala.bc.ca/www/discover/main.htm
Malaspina University College Powell River Campus ASE Coordinator 3960 Selkirk Ave. Powell River BC V8A 3C6 (250) 485-2878 FAX (250) 485-2868 Home Page http://www.pr.mala.bc.ca/index.html
Malaspina University College Parksville/Qualicum Campus ABE/ASE Coordinator 223 Mills St. P.O. Box 42 Parksville BC V0R 2S0 (250) 248-2096 FAX (250) 248-9792 Home Page http://www.mala.bc.ca/www/discover/parks/index.htm
Northern Lights College Dawson Creek Campus ASE Coordinator 11401 Eighth St. Dawson Creek BC V1G 4G2 (250) 782-5251 FAX (250) 782-6069 Home Page http://www.nlc.bc.ca/
Northern Lights College Fort St. John Campus ASE Coordinator Box 1000 9820-120th Avenue Fort St. John BC V1J 6K1 (250) 785-6981 FAX (250) 785-1294 Home Page http://www.nlc.bc.ca/
North Island College ASE Chair 2300 Ryan Road Courtenay BC V9N 8N6 (250) 334-5079 FAX (250) 334-5018 Home Page http://www.nic.bc.ca
Northwest Community College Coordinator, Services for Students with Disabilities 5331 McConnell Avenue Terrace BC V8G 4C2 (250) 635-6511 FAX (250) 635-3511 Home Page http://www.nwcc.bc.ca/
Okanagan University College Manager, Disability Services 1000 K.L.O. Road Kelowna BC V1Y 4X8 (250) 762-5445 FAX (250) 862-5466 Home Page http://www.ouc.bc.ca/
Selkirk College Nelson Campus Transitional Training Coordinator 2001 Silver King Road Nelson BC V1L 1C8 (250) 352-6601 FAX (250) 352-3180 Home Page http://www.selkirk.bc.ca/
Selkirk College Trail Campus Transitional Training Coordinator 900 Helena Street Trail BC V1R 4S6 (250) 368-5236 FAX (250) 368-4983 Home Page http://www.selkirk.bc.ca/
Vancouver Community College City Centre Campus Services for Students with Disabilities 250 West Pender Street Vancouver BC V6B 1S9 (604) 443-8451 FAX (604) 443-8588 TTY (604) 443-8323 Home Page http://www.vcc.bc.ca/
Vancouver Community College King Edward Campus Coordinator, Students with Disabilities 1155 East Broadway Box 24620 Station C Vancouver BC V5T 4N3 (604) 875-6111 (Switchboard) FAX (604) 875-7100 (604) 871-7206 (Counsellor) TTY (604) 871-7195 Home Page http://www.vcc.bc.ca/
Institutes
The institutes provide specialized instruction in technologies and trades, art and design, law enforcement and public safety, and marine training. To fulfill their province-wide mandate, institutes employ a number of instructional strategies in partnerships with other institutions and agencies. Support services for students with disabilities are now available at most provincial institutions.
BC Institute of Technology Counsellor, Counselling and Services for Students with Disabilities 3700 Willingdon Ave. Burnaby BC V5G 3H2 (604) 432-8437 FAX (604) 433-1184 1-800-667-0676 (Toll free) Home Page http://www.bcit.ca/
Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design Student Services Counsellor 1399 Johnston Street, Granville Island Burnaby BC V6H 3R9 (604) 844-3800 FAX (604) 844-3801 Home Page http://www.eciad.bc.ca/
Justice Institute of British Columbia Program Director, Interdisciplinary Studies Division 715 McBride Blvd. New Westminster BC V3L 5T4 (604) 525-5422 FAX (604) 528-5754 Home Page http://www.jibc.bc.ca/
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Box 399 Merritt BC V1K 1B8 (250) 378-3300 FAX (250) 378-3332 Home Page http://www.nvit.edu/
Open Learning Agency Disability Student Services Advisor 4355 Mathissi Place Burnaby BC V5G 4S8 (604) 431-3000 (Burnaby) FAX (604) 431-3333 TTY (604) 431-3361 1-800-663-9711 (Courses and Advising) (Toll free) 1-800-663-1663 (General enquiries) (Toll free) Home Page http://www.ola.bc.ca/