Osanis Inclusion Services Inc.

Osanis Inclusion Services Inc.

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Our resource page offers additional information on the services you are interested in learning more about.

Free Assistive Technology for BC Workers

CanAssist at the University of Victoria is providing free, tailored assistive technology solutions to help workers across British Columbia. This program benefits both employees and employers, as there’s no cost involved.

These solutions can include a combination of hardware, software, and custom modifications to workplace equipment. CanAssist focuses on situations where commercial solutions aren’t available, but they can also adapt existing technologies to better meet individual needs.

This initiative is funded by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. They’re currently recruiting participants, but be aware that the current application intake closes on July 31, 2025. Future intake dates will depend on resource availability.

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Volunteer Today!

 

The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre is looking for up to 12 new volunteers to join our Sexual Assault Response Team. The purpose of SART is to provide survivors of recent sexualized assault with emotional support and information on the community resources available to them, or to provide accompaniment to the hospital/police station/our sexual assault clinic. We offer just over 2 months of training that explores communication skills, anti-oppression, protocol and procedure, the intersectional roots of sexualized violence, supporting marginalized survivors, and trauma informed care. The role is for one year with two shifts a month.

Application Deadline: August 1st, 2025

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  • BC Adventure List

  • Easter Seals (BC & Yukon)

    OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP

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  • ACCESS 2 CARD

    Do you have an Access 2 card? This card allows people with disabilities requiring the assistance of a support person to access participating entertainment, cultural, and recreational venues across Canada with free admission for their support person. The Access 2 card is $20 for 3 years, or $30 for 5 years.

    Apply Here
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Extreme Heat Resources

By: City of Victoria

Places to Cool Down 

If you are unable to stay cool at home, identify places in your community with air conditioning, such as a friend’s house, a mall, community centre, or library. Click here to view the map that shows some cooling resources.

For more tips on how to stay cool, visit  Victoria.ca/ExtremeHeat .

Make Your Emergency Ready Plan

By: Government of British Columbia

Knowing what to do, where to go and who to contact will reduce stress and help keep you focused and safe during a disaster.

We’ve made it easier than ever to complete a home emergency plan – just follow the prompts! You can choose to save your plan as a PDF to your computer, tablet or device, or print it out.

Alternatively, you can download and print off a fill-in-the blanks PDF template instead.

Review and update your plan yearly, or if there is a change in your situation, such as a different job or school, getting a pet or moving to a new town.

We also suggest keeping a copy in your home emergency kit and grab-and-go bag(s).

Build your plan online
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Translated emergency plans are available in PDF format: Français (French), 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese), ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi), Tagalog

No fields in this form are mandatory. Any information provided is not saved, stored or shared by any government agency.

Apply For The Canada Disability Benefit Today!

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is available to eligible individuals, who can either apply for themselves or have a legal representative (such as a guardian, trustee, or someone with power of attorney) apply on their behalf. The application can be submitted online, by phone, in person at a Service Canada office, or by mail, with the online method being the fastest and most recommended option. The specific requirements for the application depend on whether you have received a letter from Service Canada containing a unique application code. If you received a letter with an application code:
  • Applying for yourself: You will need your unique application code and Social Insurance Number (SIN).
  • A legal representative applying for you: They will need your application code and SIN, along with a copy of their proof of legal authority and a valid government-issued ID.
If you did not receive a letter with an application code:
  • Applying for yourself: You will need your SIN and mailing address. Including your net income from your 2024 notice of assessment is optional but can speed up the process.
  • A legal representative applying for you: They will need your SIN and mailing address, their own mailing address, a copy of their proof of legal authority, and a valid government-issued ID. Providing your 2024 net income is also optional but recommended.
In all cases, you will need to provide information on your status in Canada, and you have the option to set up direct deposit for the benefit payments
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Hold the line on inclusion with REA-L Conversations

REA-L is a provincial non-profit organization building a network of families across the province who are actively exploring and choosing alternatives to traditional services for their loved ones with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The organization offers a space where families can connect, share information, and learn from each other’s experiences.

Through honest conversations and personal stories, families share how they support their loved ones in being fully included in community life—learning, working, and living just like everyone else.

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Reasons to Choose Osanis

First and foremost, our goal at Osanis is that our services respect and support your rights for safety, well­ being, dignity and self-determination.

We appreciate and welcome that you and/or your family, and in some instances your support team, have the greatest levels of knowledge and understanding about your unique situation.

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Equal opportunities for all

Inclusion and diversity

At Osanis, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We strive to create an environment where all individuals feel respected, supported, and valued for their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all, and we recognize and celebrate the many differences that make us who we are.