Special Needs Programs and Information
District of West Vancouver
The District of West Vancouver is home to more than 44,000 residents. It provides a number of programs for children of all ages and their families, including extensive recreation programs, the West Vancouver Memorial Library, and many parks and playgrounds. Information about these programs and services may be readily accessed through the District of West Vancouver website. Frequently requested phone numbers are listed below.
Aquatic Centre 604-925-7210 2121 Marine Drive, WV
Gleneagles Community Centre 604-921-2100 6262 Marine Drive, WV
Ice Arena 604-925-7250 786 22nd Street, WV
West Vancouver Community Centre 604-925-7270 780 22nd Street , WV
North Shore Disability Resource Centre
The North Shore Disability Resource Centre works to ensure that people with disabilities, along with their families and friends, can participate actively as members of the community. We are committed to working toward a community which is free of physical, financial and attitudinal barriers.
NSDRC offers the following programs and services to children with disabilities.
Information and Advocacy Services
Summer Program for Children
604-985-5371
North Shore Infant Development Program
The North Shore Infant Development Program provides information and support to parents and families of children (birth to 3 years) experiencing or at risk for developmental delay. Home visits, workshops and opportunities to meet other parents, including a playgoup program are provided.
604-986-1358
North Shore Supported Child Care Development Program
NSSCDP is a community-based program that assists families of children with extra support needs to access inclusive child care that meets family needs. The program is intended to serve children from birth to 12, with services for youth 13 – 19 years available in some communities.
SCDP provides the following services to support children, families, and child care providers:
- Individual planning to promote each child’s development
- Training and information for families and child care providers to help each child’s development
- Resources such as books, toys and specialized equipment
- Referrals to other services such as therapists or specialists
- Where necessary, additional staffing to ensure that children may participate fully with their peers.
SCDP operates under the principles of inclusion and family centred practice. SCDP uses a multi-disciplinary team approach. Parents may self-refer, or with parent consent, referrals may come from other service providers. The service is voluntary and free of charge.
604-988-0131
www.nsscdp.com
North Vancouver Recreation Commission
The North Vancouver Recreation Commission provides recreation services in the City and District of North Vancouver. The Commission operates 7 major Community Recreation Centres, Centennial Theatre and Grant Connell Tennis Centre. All Centres can be reached through the central telephone number, the website provides full details on all recreation programs and services.
604-987-Play (7529)
North Vancouver School District
www.nvsd44.bc.ca
So-Sah-latch Family Centre
So-Sah Latch Family Centre provides health and community services to members of the Squamish First Nation, including counselling (individual, family, and couple), drug and alcohol counselling, and community health services such as speech-language pathology and prenatal classes. Also offers an Elder’s Program that provides transportation to medical appointments, and an Adult Home Care Program that provides home support case management. The Family Program offers daily living skills support, family/parent group, Mother Bear drop-in program, and infant development workers. The Brighter Futures program offers educational workshops and activities that enhance parenting skills to parents with children ages birth to five years.
604-985-7826
Tsleil Waututh Nation Family Centre
The Tsleil Wauth Nation Family Centre prvides inclusive support and services for children and families, including child care and parent education and support.
604-929-0693
Vancouver Coastal Health
604-983-6719
West Vancouver School District
West Vancouver School District works closely with the District of West Vancouver to provide a variety of programs and services to children and families outside of regular school hours. Through their Family Literacy Program, they support several programs for young children and their families, such as the StrongStart at Hollyburn and Eagle Harbour Schools.
604-981-1000
www.sd45.bc.ca