About Us
Who We Are
Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society, more commonly known as IDC/BCANDS, is an internationally recognized and award-winning national Indigenous not-for-profit Society serving the unique and diverse disability needs of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. IDC/BCANDS is a “stand-alone” organization and is one of the only organizations of its type in Canada. IDC/BCANDS holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
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IDC/BCANDS provides a vast array of services to eligible individuals, families and organizations, both within Indigenous communities and urban and rural centres. If you are an Indigenous person with a disability, or a community or organization requiring disability information and support services, IDC/BCANDS may be able to assist
Our Mission
Advancing the unique disability and health priorities of Indigenous Peoples through collaboration, consultation, and the delivery of comprehensive client services.
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Our Vision
An inclusive and accessible Canada for all Indigenous Peoples and families living with disabilities where their disability and health priorities/needs are identified, planned for and addressed through relevant, responsive and holistic programs, services and policies.
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Programs & Services
IDC / BCANDS engages in a variety of services and initiatives to assist Indigenous individuals and families living with disabilities. Some of these include:
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Indigenous Registered Disability Savings Plan Navigation Program
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Secretariat Organization - Convention on the Rights of Persons Living with Disabilities (CRPD)
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First Nation Persons with Disabilities / Monthly Nutritional Supplement Benefit Program
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First Nation Research / Engagement / Awareness - Accessible Canada Act / Accessible Standards Canada
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Voices of Inclusion: Oral Histories of Indigenous Disability
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Jordan's Principle Provincial Program
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Indigenous Disability Awareness Month Activities (IDAM)
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Government liaison, consultation, and collaboration
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Stay in Touch
Contact Us
Toll-Free: 1-888-815 -5511
IDC/BCANDS 2024 National Indigenous Disability and Wellness Gathering – Please email: gathering@bcands.bc.ca
BC Capital Region: (250) 381 – 7303
General Inquires - Please email: bcands@bcands.bc.ca
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National Capital Region (Ottawa) – (613) 899 – 6893
Ottawa Inquires - Please email: idcnc@bcands.bc.ca