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Assistive Technology Service - G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

Provides consultations and equipment loans for adults and teens with disabilities.
Supports clinicians and rehabilitation professionals working with adults and adolescents with disabilities. Support is provided in the form of: consultation, assessment, evaluation, intervention, education and equipment trials. This service consults with and supports a client team in the assessment, selection, and application of technology to further an individual's goals related to seating, communication, vocation, education, leisure, and independent living. Maintains a selection of augmentative communication devices, environmental control systems, and accessibility devices for demo/trial. Also provides courses for physician training offered through integrated school curriculum. Also accepts inquiries from the general public.

Equipment is available in the following assistive technology categories:

  • Augmentative and alternative Communication
  • Computer Access
  • Custom adaptations
  • Device Mounting
  • Environmental Control Systems
  • Mobile device access


  • Access to Services (consultations and equipment loans) is through clinicians and rehabilitation professionals only. A clinician or rehabilitation professional may contact the Assistive Technology and Seating Service to arrange a consultation appointment or initiate an online consultation.

    604-737-6263

    Public email: outpatientadmissions@vch.ca

    Website: http://www.vch.ca/locations-services...

    G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre - 4255 Laurel Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

    Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Service is available in English.

    Cost: No cost

    Referral options:

    • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
    • Health professional referral
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    Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area + show cities

    Service area cities: Sechelt, North Vancouver, Bella Bella, Squamish, West Vancouver, Lions Bay, Gibsons, Pender Harbour, Richmond, Pemberton, Bowen Island, Vancouver, Whistler, Bella Coola, and Powell River

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    community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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