Looking for Assistance while visiting Whistler?

Find it all right here, from Online Shopping for Groceries and Pharmaceutical Needs to Medical, Dental Assistance, Physiotherapy Clinics as well as Mobility Gear such as Wheel Chair Rentals and the following great new additions to our web site for multiple services accessible to the Disabled.

We would like to Welcome the following New companies on board Whistler for the Disabled. Northlands Medical Clinic providing accessible medical care for the Disabled, The Nanny Network for providing Care to the Developmentally Disabled and Michelle Norton for coming on board to provide ASL Interpreter Services For the Deaf & Hard of Hearing and others using Sign Language to communicate!

Online Shopping

Nesters 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

The 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.

Medical Assistance

Northlands 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 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

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 the Disabled 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 new Tour Adventures Recreation Program Guide.

ASL Sign Language Interpreters in Whistler

Michelle Norton has 7 years plus experience as an American Sign Language Interpreter working in interpreting services in various settings such as in the Deaf-Blind community, Medical Care and as a Volunteer at Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP).

She has been living in Whistler for the past 2 years and has kindly come on board to offer her services to the Disabled Community. Interpreting services in Whistler are far to few in between and we gladly welcome her on board the Whistler for the Disabled Assistance Team who are available to help out others.

You can reach her at 604 698-9713 (sorry no TTY yet) or by via e-mail at michellejnorton@hotmail.com.

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.