We would like to thank Kroffat Brake and Wheel for partnering with us for their Annual Charity Partner Program Cowichan Independent Living provides services to anyone living with disabilities in our community. A few of the services we provide are Information and Referral, Peer Support, Parking placards, Skills Development, Volunteer and work experience opportunities. We can offer guidance and support with forms your working on such as CPPD and PWD. We offer Adaptive Recreation, such as adaptive sailing held during summer months, trail riders, outdoor picnics at the park, bowling, swimming and more. Medical Equipment Loan Program for items such as toilet seat risers, walkers, canes, wheel chairs and bath benches. We loan these for 3 months at a time by donation. Jean is our Executive Director, she works to keep the office running smoothly, keep it fun and can answer almost any question you have based on her in depth knowledge and life experiences. Handicap Parking placards are available at our front desk. These are available for personal use with a filled out application from your dr. The cost is 30$ for 3 years for a permanent or 25$ for a temporary for 1 year. We also have them available to Organizations for 25$ per year. We often have summer workers, volunteers and work experience people out and about in the community looking for new ideas for fundraising, gathering information, and here to help people with their everyday needs. We offer a membership for $10 per year this includes;
• Photo Copying
• Long Distance Calls
• Faxing
• Computer Use
• Volunteer Tax Program
• Invitations to open houses and workshops
• Peer Support Groups
By becoming a member with our center you can help us continue to remain active in the community, you will be able to access all of our programs available, attend our annual AGM as a voting member to have input into the future of our organization. We aim to help people live effectively in their chosen community. We offer skills, support, and encouragement needed to live independently and successfully however they chose.
