Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) is a grant program for people with diminished physical abilities. It helps low-income households pay for modifications to their home. If you qualify, you could receive up to $20,000 in financial assistance. We review applications on a first-come, first-served basis until the the government funding for the year is gone.
Many past recipients have been older adults and seniors, but the funding is available to help people of any age, including families with children.  Source > > > here.

From the Government of BC -- Reshaping our neighbourhoods
​We must reshape our neighbourhoods to make it easier for older people to thrive and remain in their homes as they age.
Our vision is of neighbourhoods designed to accommodate people of all ages and abilities, easy to walk, with highly accessible shops and services, recreational and cultural opportunities. We believe the B.C. government should work with local governments to encourage these sorts of developments. We also want a central role for a new type of enhanced community centre, which could play an important part in bringing people of all ages and cultural backgrounds together, providing a focus for interaction and community service delivery.
• We recommend that the B.C. government engage key partners and lead a provincial initiative to reshape neighbourhoods.
Our vision also includes a range of housing options supporting continued independence and quality of life, and a strong emphasis on accessible transportation, which is vital in linking older people to services, their friends and their communities.
• We recommend that the B.C. government take a strong leadership role in the area of housing for older people.
• We recommend that the B.C. government proactively address the transportation needs of older people.
Source (2006):  gov.bc.ca/seniorsguide