Who We Are - Technology for Living (TFL)

Technology for Living (TFL) works with people who have severe physical disabilities and helps them to live as well and as independently as possible.

Mission Statement

TFL provides people who experience physical barriers with peer support, innovative technologies, respiratory therapy services and equipment that address unmet needs and increase independence, inclusion and wellbeing.

Vision

Values

You have a right to self-determination.
All of our programs should be accessible, equitable and fair to everyone that it serves.
People who use the Technology for Living Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program have a right to funding security in the provision of respiratory equipment and supplies.
You have the right to express your needs, to voice your concerns and articulate your goals in a climate of personal safety.
You have the capacity to learn and to develop the skills and knowledge to manage your own respiratory and assistive technology needs.

Principles

The policies and procedures of our programs are developed and administered using best practices in transparency.
Our programs are accountable to the people that they serve.
Program staff work collaboratively and strive for excellence in service.
Our programs allow people to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to manage their own respiratory and/or assistive technology needs.
Family members and personal attendants will receive the training and education necessary to provide the best possible assistance to the individuals they support.
We foster mutual aid and support through peer mentoring, consumer testing and consumer led education.
Personal choice is promoted in all of our services.
We ensure equal access and quality to everyone we serve.
Continuous evaluation of health and social outcomes, clinical and technical performance is undertaken, assessed and integrated into the programs.
The programs report to our Board of Directors and seek their guidance in upholding the mission, values and principles.

Goals

Diversity & Inclusion

Land Acknowledgement

Technology for Living is situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

We are grateful to work with people from across the traditional and unceded territories covering all regions of British Columbia. We hope to create meaningful collaboration opportunities with local indigenous communities who are keepers of land, sea, and air, we seek to ensure that British Columbians in all regions of the province can benefit from an inclusive, accessible province.

Link to Map of BC Territories

TFL AGM Schedule

2026 Annual General Meeting Agenda, Draft September 22nd – 6.00pm-7.30pm

2025 Annual General Meeting Minutes, Draft

Our History

Technology for Living grew out of the Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) and the Technology for Independent Living (TIL) Program. Technology for Living (TFL) was formed as a non-profit organization on April 1, 2006.

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Our Team

At the hub of our work are the talented and committed Respiratory Therapists (RTs), Biomedical Engineers, other staff, and Peer Workers. Technology for Living is also partnered with highly respected, external Health Professionals who assist in meeting our members’ needs.

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Our Board

Our volunteer board has been the strategic heart of our organization, ensuring that in our work within the disability community, we deliver real results, respond to changes in our community, and always deliver the highest ethical standards to be worthy of our public support.
We thank our Board of Directors for generously volunteering their time and energy to lead the organization.

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Our Members

Learn about some of our members and their stories.

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About Us

TFL AGM Schedule

2026 Annual General Meeting Agenda, Draft September 22nd – 6.00pm-7.30pm

2025 Annual General Meeting Minutes, Draft

Our History

Our Team

Our Board

Our Members

News & Events

The TFL AGM is on September 22nd 2026 at 6:00pm

Full-Time Permanent Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) Charge Respiratory Therapist

Impact and Community Giving Specialist