CAFA West representatives in B.C.
If you would like to contact a B.C. CAFA West representative or would like to join CAFA West as a representative please contact us at [west@lacaf.org]. In the meantime please enjoy the information and resources below.
Brenda Dixon Fiona Jackson Colin Buss Elaine Willis Neil Dobson  
 
Neurologists treating Ataxic patients in B.C.
Dr. Blair R. Leavitt
UBC Neurogenetics Clinic
University of British Columbia
Rm S179, UBC Hospital
2211 Westbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5
Phone: (604) 822‐7739
Fax: (604) 822‐7970
Dr. Sian Spacey
UBC Neurogenetics Clinic
University of British Columbia
Rm S127, UBC Hospital
2211 Westbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5
Phone: (604) 822‐1728
Fax: (604) 822‐7894
Dr. Katherine Selby, Pediatric Specialist
Neuromuscular Clinic
BC Children's Hospital
4480 Oak Street,
Vancouver BC V6H 3V4
Phone: (604) 875‐2345 local 7964
Fax: (604) 875‐2285
 
Support Group
BC Ataxia Society
Rehab Centres
G.F. Strong – www.gfstrong.com
Stan Stronge Pool - http://www.pearsonresidents.org/community/stan-stronge-pool
 
Other useful information
Vancouver Coastal Health – www.vch.ca British Columbia Association for Community Living – www.bcacl.org
Disability driving information - http://www.drivesafe.com/resources.html
 
Registered disability savings plan (RDSP)
A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan that is intended to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person who is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/rdsp-reei/menu-eng.html