Wellness and Disability Initiative

The Wellness Disability Initiative (WDI) is BCCPD’s umbrella program that includes: AIDS and Disability Action Program (ADAP) Health Education, Advocacy and Leadership (HEAL) All WDI programs provide health and wellness information in plain language and alternative formats. We serve people with disabilities, family members, caregivers, healthcare workers and educators.

Wellness & Disability Initiative

The Wellness and Disability Initiative (WDI) offers health and wellness information for Canadians with disabilities through our web site, Resource Centre and telephone/fax service.

AIDS and Disability Action Program

This program is the cornerstone of WDI. Introduced by the BCCPD in 1988, ADAP continues to collect and create HIV and AIDS prevention material in accessible formats for people with disabilities, caregivers and health professionals.

Health Education, Advocacy and Leadership

The HEAL (Health Education, Advocacy and Leadership) framework is a new cross-disability, self-advocacy approach developed by the BCCPD.

Publications

See our newsletters, educational booklets and other publications in our Health & Wellness library.

We welcome feedback and suggestions.
WDI Toll-free number: 1-877-232-7400.
Email: wdi@bccpd.bc.ca  

WDI Disclaimer

WDI Library and web site information cannot replace your doctor or other healthcare provider.

While we try to ensure that material is accurate and appropriate, we do not take responsibility for or endorse content produced by other individuals or organizations. We are not responsible for links to unauthorized sites.