Access Oceanside Association
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Supports
Rock Steady Boxing Oceanside an exercise program for people with Parkinsons
Supporting adults with developmental disabilities.
Vancouver Island University Centre for Healthy Aging
Disability Alliance BC Service include: legal help. Help with filing taxes and applying for disability benefits.
The Career Centre Services designed to enhance employability
Travel / Transportation
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Did You Know? There is a process to register mobility devices with the police, similar to registering bicycles. It is free and assists police in returning registered items to the owner, if stolen. 1.In preparation, gather the following information: •Make, model, and serial number of the device •Photos of device – front, back, sides •Invoice. If this is unavailable, estimate the cost. 2.Go to https://project529.com/garage/organizations/oceansidercmp/landing . Create an account, and register your device, uploading the information you have gathered above. 3.Print out the completed registration form. 4.Take that print out to the Qualicum Beach Community Safety Volunteer Office. It is generally open Tues-Fri 9am to 2pm, but it is wise to call ahead (250-752-2949) to ensure someone will be in the office. They will give you the Registration Number and decal for your device. If you are not able to get to the office, you could call and ask to email a copy of your registration certificate and receive the decal by mail. 5.Once home, go back into Garage 529 to enter the registration number, and put the decal on your device.
Accessible Area Parks and Trails
Lighthouse Country Regional Trail
Located in Qualicum Bay.
Enjoy the over 2.5 k of wheelchair accessible trail that gives complete access to the wonderful forest views.
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
Located 13 kms southwest of Parksville on Errington road off Highway 4 towards Port Alberni. The upper falls are accessible as they can be viewed from the bridge that crosses the Englishman River. Washrooms and the day use area are accessible.
Also known as MacMillan Provincial Park is located on Highway 4 just past Cameron Lake. The park has accessible wooden boardwalks and hard packed gravel trails.
Elected Representatives
Gord Johns Member of Parliament for Courtenay - Alberni
Adam Walker your MLA for Parksville- Qualicum
AOA Resources
Businesses
Local area newspaper reporting on events in Oceanside.
Quality, lightweight, patented mount system for wheelchair and scooter users.
Life Support a local durable medical equipment vendor, lends equipment to local hotels, when asked, to accommodate greater accessibility.
innovative walker design