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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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Stay in Touch

Contact Us

www.bcands.bc.ca 

 

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 

Find Us Online

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  IDC/BCANDS British Columbia Office

  #6 - 1610 Island Highway

  Victoria, British Columbia - V9B 1H8

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  IDC/BCANDS Ontario Office

  130 Albert Street, Suite 1103

  Ottawa, Ontario - K1P 5G4

Toll Free: 1-888-815-5511

Fax: 250-381-7312

gathering@bcands.bc.ca

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© 2023 - 2024 by Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society

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