Opportunities Fund for Persons With Disabilities
Disability Services and Employment
Provided by BC Centre For Ability (BCCFA)
A financial assistance program designed to assist persons with a disability obtain employment.
The opportunities fund programs provides support with:
- Paid Work Experience / Wage Subsidy
- Skills for Employment (for courses and programs not eligible for student loans or WorkBC funding)
- Self-Employment
- Professional Development / Skills for Advancement funding
- Support Services and Accommodation Support while in the above activities
Self-referrals are not accepted. Applicants must apply with an 'Employment Case Manager'. The program serves the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sea to Sky Corridor, and Sunshine Coast areas.
Client Eligibility:
Client Eligibility:
- Persons who have a self-disclosed disability or chronic health condition
- Persons who are unemployed or underemployed
- Persons who are eligible to work in Canada
- Persons who are ineligible for Employment Insurance programs and services
- Persons who reside in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sea to Sky Corridor or Sunshine Coast
604-451-5511
Public email: oppsfund@bc-cfa.org
Website: https://www.bc-cfa.org/programs/adult...
BC Centre for Ability - 2805 Kingsway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5R 5H9
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Employment Case Manager
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Availability
Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area, Fraser Health Area, Island Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Disability Services
- Employment Support - Disability
Employment
- Employment Support: Employment Support - Disability
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided by phone
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