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Looking for Assistance while visiting Whistler?

Find it all right here, from Online Shopping for Groceries and Pharmaceutical Needs to Medical (Emergency and Non- Emergency) Dental Assistance, Physiotherapy Clinics as well as Mobility Gear such as Wheel Chair Rentals, Accessible Banking in Whistler and Full Service Gas Stations in BC just to name a few.

Whistler Adaptive Sports Program can help you set up Sports that meet your ability they provide Summer and Winter recreation options to people with disabilities and all abilities. They also offer a variety of courses to learn New Sports with a highly trained staff and volunteers.


Accessible Accommodations and Transportation

Accessible Accommodations in Whistler from Whistler for the Disabled and Whistler.comWe would like to Welcome our newest Partner Coast Mountain Reservations Tourism Whistler's main Accommodations Booking Company. We can Now book you into Accommodations in Whistler and Vancouver and help you find the Transportation that is Accessible to your needs.

Need some Assistance while in BC call us Toll Free in North America at 1-888-933-WFTD (9383). View our Accessible Whistler Accommodations Guide and Accessible Transportation Guides.

All our Profits go back into Supporting "People with Disabilities" through various Organizations in Whistler and BC.


Accessible Banks in Whistler BC

There are Two Major Banks in Whistler the Royal Bank of Canada, which has ramp access via the road and an elevator access via the underground parking lot located to the rear of the building not through the main parking garage located near the Telus Conference Centre in the Whistler Village area.

The Toronto Domion Bank is also Accessible located at the IGA Market Place in the Professional Building with Elevator Access via the Underground parking Garage and at street level located in front of the Rogers Video Store.

 


Full Service Gas Stations in BC for People with Disabilities Need to Access "Full Service Gas Stations" in BC

Full Service Gas Stations in BC. There are currently no Full Service Gas Stations in Whistler. However one Shell Gas Station is located in Creekside Whistler.

The Full Service Gas Station closest to Whistler is located in Sqaumish BC., and this is your half way point about 45 minutes to 1 hour away depending on traffic and weather.

It is a "Chevon Gas Station" located at Hwy. 99 and Garibaldi Way. There are however many stations in Vancouver / BC please see the complete list at the above link put together by BC Paraplegic Association.


 

Whistler Adaptive Sports Program WASPAdaptive Sports Program WASP

The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP) is a not-for-profit society that provides year-around, recreational programs for people of all ages with disabilities. We are a centre for learning and sports excellence that has a local, regional, national and international clientele and encourage independence, self-confidence and self-motivation for all of our athletes and participants through outdoor recreation.

They also provide Adaptive Sports Equipment Rentals with Hand Cycles, Nordic Sit Skis and Trail Riders which are modified Wheel Chairs fro Hiking.

Visit them at the above link or see a full list of all your Recreation and Sports options in our Adventure Guide for people with Disabilities.


Assistance and Help while in Whistler.

The Village Host program has 3 staff and 73 volunteers. As resort ambassadors, Village Host volunteers help guests with easy directions, quick answers and friendly advice. We have a booth centrally located close to the Village Square attended daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is a "Free Service" and if you need any assistance getting around while you are in Whistler or have any questions prior to your arrival just contact us at the information below. We also have copies of the Whistler Accessibility maps on site or you can download the Barrier Free Route Map right now created by the RMOW and Whistler for the Disabled.

Look for the Village Host volunteers wearing red on the Village area. For more information contact us at Village Host Program (604) 935-8478, or by email us at ihost@whistler.ca


Medical Assistance

Whistler Heath Care CentreNorthlands Medical Clinic

Providing Non-Emergency Medical Services to the Disabled Community.
Unit 101, 4359 Main Street,

Phone (604) 932-8362, Fax (604) 932-8363

Northlands has done extensive research and work to make this clinic fully accessible to the disabled community in Whistler. They have 2 wheelchair access ramps for the clinic, a wheelchair parking space within 15 ft of the clinic doors, push button disabled access front door for entry into the clinic, seating room in the waiting area specifically designated for wheelchair waiting and 2 medical rooms that can accommodate wheelchair/disabled patients, one of which has a hydraulic bed for ease of table transfers. The entire clinic was designed to ensure ease of use by disabled visitors.

They also have fully accessible wheelchair bathrooms, which can be used by visiting wheelchair users if other bathrooms locally do not meet their needs. The adjacent Summit Lodge also has a wheelchair accessible bathroom which is available to my patients. They also accommodate Guide and Assistance Dogs at the location for their clients.

Since opening we have been awarded by the PIQUE Newsmagazine ( Best of Whistler 2005) Best New Business and the winner of the Environmental Award for Best Small Business Category from AWARE (Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment).

 
Whistler Heath Care CentreWhistler Medical & Health Care Centre

Provides both Emergency and Non-Emergency medical services to all. The Whistler Medical Centre has disabled parking locations in the front of the Medical Centre and is fully accessible for the disabled.

4380 Lorimer Road
Whistler, BC.
V0N 1B4

Tel: (604) 932-4911
Fax: (604) 932-4992

Traveling on Dialysis in BC for Kidney Patients

Find information on traveling through British Columbia Canada for Kidney Patients. Find the nearest Dialysis Centre's though the Kidney Foundation of Canada that provides a comprehensive guide and information. Although there is no Kidney Dialysis Clinic in Whistler there is one in Squamish located 45 minutes south on Highway 99.

Squamish Community Dialysis Clinic
Address: 38140 Behrber Drive in Squamish
1-604-892-8243


HealthLink BC is an exciting new service offered by the Government of British Columbia that allows residents an opportunity to contact a range of registered health professionals by simply dialling 8-1-1 or visiting www.HealthLinkBC.ca. This new service combines a number of trusted health resources, including: BC NurseLine, BC HealthGuide, Dial-A-Dietitian, and Pharmacist-After-Hours, into one comprehensive resource that is easily accessible by all British Columbians.

For a complete list of other medical clinics such as Audiology, Cardiology, Heart, Pacemaker, Neurology and many more please visit the above link.

Please contact each clinic to make sure you are Covered for medical costs. All BC residents and Canadians should have coverage although a user fee for Out of Province Residents could apply.

Contact HealthLink BC by dialing 8-1-1 from anywhere
in British Columbia 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Deaf and Hearing Impaired TTY Line at 7-1-1.

www.HealthLinkBC.ca



Dental Assistance

Whistler Dental

Whistler Dental

Whistler Dental - where an experience like no other awaits you! In a spa-like setting, we provide the utmost in professional dental care. Emergency and Non-Emergency Appointments Available. Whistler Dental is fully accessible to people with disabilities located on the 3rd floor above the Toronto Dominion Bank in the IGA Market place. Access is by an elevator located in front of the Rogers Video Store. Jay McKenzie voted best Dentist 2006 Pique Newsmagazine Best of Award.

336-4370 Lorimer Road
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Canada
Phone: 604.932.3677
Fax: 604.932.3627


Physiotherapy Clinics

Whistler Physiotherapy Group

Established in Whistler in 1981, Whistler Physiotherapy Group has expanded to include fully equipped rehabilitation centres.
All three locations offer assessment and individual treatment for acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.


Advanced Physiotherapy and Massage

Advanced Physiotherapy and Massage is Whistler's number ONE therapy clinic with the best local staff. Our team of physiotherapists and massage therapists treat everyone from Canadian National Alpine Ski and Snowboard Team members to weekend warriors and all of our faithful locals.

Our clinic offers the latest and most advanced treatments from acupuncture to bracing and custom orthotics.


Care for the Developmentally Disabled

The Nanny Network can provide care for children (and adults) with Developmental Disabilities: Many of our nannies have nursing or similar qualifications which have given them relevant experience.

If you make a reservation for someone with special needs please give as much detail as possible and also as much notice as possible so that we can assign the most appropriate nanny.

If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us at;

The Nanny Network Ltd

By E-mail.
info@thenannynetwork.net
Telephone at 604-938-2823
Fax at 604-938-2842

Our office hours are:

Winter (Dec 1st - April 30th) 8am - 8pm
Summer (May 1st - Nov 30th) 9am-noon & 4pm - 7pm

Recreation Options for the Developmentally Disabled

The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program offers Recreation Options for the Developmentally Disabled and many other individuals with disabilities. A quick reference guide to those programs can be found in our Recreation Guide listings at Whistler Adaptive Sports Program.



ASL Sign Language Interpreters in Whistler

We have a new Signing Interpreter Volunteer in Whistler who may be able to help you out if she can. Her name is "Krista Parkinson" and you can reach her at the following email address kxparkinson@yahoo.ca

Her phone number is 604-698-6060


Mobility Gear

Mobility Gear can be rented from Access Sea to Sky who provides the following rentals for your disability needs. You can rent manual wheelchairs, raised toilet seats, bath benches, walkers, crutches and they also have 3 Hand-Cycles and an accessible golf cart. For more information please contact Access Sea to Sky at 604-905-2570 or email them assa@telus.net.



Parking Permits and Locations

Disabled Parking in WhistlerFind Disabled Parking Locations for Whistler on our Accessible Village Map. For Disabled Parking Access Permits, please bring your permit issued from your place of residence. The RMOW honors out of province and out of country disabled parking passes. Disabled BC residents can get parking passes from SPARC BC.



Online Shopping

Nesters MarketNesters Market

A very friendly Grocery & Pharmacy Store who are very proactive in the needs for the Disabled.


You may even be helped out by staff members with similar disabilities.

7019 Nesters Rd
Whistler, BC V0N 1B7
Canada
Phone: 604-932-3545

(Nesters will do your shopping for you, deliver your order and stock your shelves all for a $ 25 dollar charge

The Grocery Store

Located in the Heart of the Village. Although smaller than Nesters and without a Pharmacy it will provide you with all your Grocery needs.

Online Shopping is provided as well and they will do the shopping and deliver it to your Accommodations for a $ 15 dollar charge)
But selection is Limited as the store is small.

Creekside Market

Whistler's Creekside MarketThe Creekside Market is New and Modern Grocery Store but it is located in the Creekside.

They offer Online Shopping but do not have the ability yet to let you browse for items you need or for the prices of those items.

Online Shopping is a flat $ 20 dollar charge for shopping & delivery.

The IGA Market Place

Please see the above link for Online Shopping options. The IGA is limited it seems however try contacting the store at the information they provide and hopefully they can accommodate your request


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