Helpful Links

COVID-19 Support Links

• Food banks Canada

• National & Provincial Grocery Delivery

Mental Wellness Assistance

• Empowering Ability
• The Caregiver Organization https://ontariocaregiver.ca/

• Good Things in Life
• Staying Connected during Covid

• Plan
• Wellness Together Canada

Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus

• Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Canada
• Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Southern Alberta
• Shine Charity United Kingdom

• Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of British Columbia
• Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nova Scotia
• Spina Bifida Association-United States

• Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta
• l’Association de Spina-Bifida et d’Hydrocéphalie du Québec

Hydrocephalus

• Hydrocephalus Association – United States
• LifeNPH-Hope for People with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

• Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network(HCRN)
• Dandy Walker Syndrome

• National Hydrocephalus Foundation

Animal Assisted Services

• Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services

• Canadian Association of Guide & Assistance Dog Schools

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories

• AFO Socks
• SmartKnit Kids Seamless Sensitivity Socks
• Super Fly Adaptive Apparel
• Billy Footwear

• Cottonique Allergy-Free Apparel
• Silvert’s Adaptive Clothing & Footwear
• Hatchbacks Footwear

• Koolway Sports Designs
• IZ Adaptive Clothing
• Surestep
• List Item

Community Service Agencies

• Tetra Society
• Extend a Family

• Active Living Alliance for Canadian with a Disability

• Canadian Association for Community Living

Disability and Support Groups

• Ability Online Support Network
• Beyond Disability Network Canada
• Citizen Advocacy
• Epilepsy Canada
• Reach Canada-Equality & Justice for People with Disabilities
• Voice of Albertans with Disabilities

• AboutFace
• Canadian Continence Foundation
• Citizens with Disabilities-Ontario
• Neurological Health Charities Canada
• Spinal Cord Injury Canada
• Developmental Services Ontario

• AODA-Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• Medic Alert Foundation Canada
• Easter Seals Canada
• Ontario Caregiver Organization
• March of Dimes Canada

Education

• Individual Education Plans-What You Need to Know About
• SNOW-Special Needs Opportunity Windows
• Studying in Canada as a Student with Disabilities

• Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
• Scholarships Canada
• Little Big Lessons-Rick Hansen Foundation School Program

• National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
• Disability Awards for Students with Disabilities
• Tips for Parents of Students with Disabilities on Advocating for Your Child at School

Employment Supports

• Canadian Council on Rehabilitation & Work-Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP)
• Employment Services-March of Dimes
• Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
• Community Outreach Canada

• Careers for People With Disabilities Guide (meant for US market but still useful info)
• Employment Supports-Ontario Disability Support Program-Ontario
• Workink Canada-Virtual Employment Resource Centre by Canadian Council on Rehab and Work
• The Career Foundation

• Employment Equity-Human Resources & Skills Development Canada
• JOIN-The Job Opportunities Information Network
• YMCA Employment Services
• Magnet
• Disability Disclosure at Work Toolkit

Estate and Future Planning

• Bright Futures Ability Network
• Partners for Planning
• Special Needs Planning Group

• Law Office of Kenneth C. Pope-Henson Trust Specialists
• Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network

• LifeTrust Planning
• Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

Health and Wellbeing

• Guide on Handling Coughs and Colds in the Elderly

• Caring for Kids
• Child Development and Rehabilitation InfoSource (For Residents of BC Only)

Housing, Design & Attendant Services

• Accessible Home Finder
• Attendant Services – Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
• Housing Connections-Toronto

• Assisted Living Services in Supportive Housing – Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care
• Barrier Free Architecturals Inc.
• Independent Living Canada

• Attendant Services – March of Dimes Ontario
• Helpful Bathroom Accessories and Remodel Ideas for Seniors and People With Disabilities

Latex Allergy

• Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation

• Natural Rubber Latex Allergy Info Sheets-United States

• Food Allergy Canada-Latex

Legal Services

• ARCH-Disability Law Centre
• Social Justice Tribunals Ontario

• Pro bono Ontario
• Steps to Justice-Your Guide to Law in Ontario

• Justice Net Legal Information

Recreation & Sports

• Para-Alpine Canada
• Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association-CANTRA
• Hockey Canada-Para/Sledge Hockey
• Argonaut Adaptive Rowing Program – Ontario
• CARD Community Association for Riding for the Disabled – Ontario
• Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program
• Ottawa Carelton Wheelchair Sports Association
• Variety Village

• Canadian Adaptive Snowsports
• Canadian Wheelchair Rugby
• Women’s Sledge Hockey
• BBK DanceAbilties-Toronto
• Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario
• Ontario Sledge Hockey Association
• Parasport Ontario (listing of clubs across Ontario)
• Wheeldance
• Zero Limit - off-road hiking and beach chairs

• Canadian Paralympic Committee
• Wheelchair Basketball Canada
• Exercise Tips for Wheelchair Users
• Camp Awakening – Ontario
• Kingston Y Knot Abilities Programs
• Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association
• Recreational Respite
• Windreach Farms

Research

• CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research
• Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network

• Bloorview Research Institute

• Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto

Respite & Caregiver Support

• Holland Bloorview Family Resource Centre – Respite
• Comfort Life Retirement Communities Caregiver Support

• Respite Services

• Ontario Caregiver

Transition & Adult Services

• Dreamweavers Collective
• Toronto Rehab-Musculoskeletal Rehab Outpatient Program

• Harmony Place Support Services
• Transitional & Lifelong Care Program-St. Joseph’s Health Care-London

• Just Believe Website highlights a personal Journey to Independence!
• Vibrant Healthcare Alliance

Travel & Transportation

• Canada Based Resources for Travelers with Disabilities
• DriveAble-Driver Rehabilitation Services at St. Elizabeth Health Care

• Preparing to Travel – CDN Transportation Agency

• Travel Resources for People with Disabilities

Miscellaneous Access and Disability

• Book Jane

• 1-800 Wheelchair.com News, Articles & Resources

• 211 Ontario