Helpful Links
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Canada
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of British Columbia
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Southern Alberta
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nova Scotia
l’Association de Spina-Bifida et d’Hydrocéphalie du Québec
Spina Bifida Association-United States
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus Association – United States
Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network(HCRN)
National Hydrocephalus Foundation
LifeNPH-Hope for People with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Disability and Support Groups
Ability Online Support Network
AODA-Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Beyond Disability Network Canada
Canadian Continence Foundation
Citizens with Disabilities-Ontario
Neurological Health Charities Canada
Ontario Caregiver Organization
Reach Canada-Equality & Justice for People with Disabilities
Voice of Albertans with Disabilities
Developmental Services Ontario
Animal Assisted Services
Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services
Canadian Association of Guide & Assistance Dog Schools
Clothing, Shoes & Accessories
Comfortable Allergy-free Clothing
SmartKnit Kids Seamless Sensitivity Socks
Silvert’s Adaptive Clothing & Footwear
Community Service Agencies
Active Living Alliance for Canadian with a Disability
Canadian Association for Community Living
Education
Individual Education Plans-What You Need to Know About
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
School Health Support Services-Community Care Access Centre-Ontario
SNOW-Special Needs Opportunity Windows
Disability Awards for Students with Disabilities
Studying in Canada as a Student with Disabilities
Little Big Lessons-Rick Hansen Foundation School Program
Employment Supports
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation & Work-Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP)
Careers for People With Disabilities Guide (meant for US market but still useful info)
Employment Equity-Human Resources & Skills Development Canada
Employment Services-March of Dimes
Employment Supports-Ontario Disability Support Program-Ontario
JOIN-The Job Opportunities Information Network
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
Workink Canada-Virtual Employment Resource Centre by Canadian Council on Rehab and Work
Estate and Future Planning
Bright Futures Ability Network
Law Office of Kenneth C. Pope-Henson Trust Specialists
Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Funding Assistance Links
Canada Benefits Finder Service On-Line -Government of Canada
Canada Student Loans Program-Permanent Disability Benefit
Canada Education Funding for People with Disabilites
Child-Care and Caregiver Deductions – Canada Revenue Agency
Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits (CPPD) – Human Resources & Skills Development Canada
Canada Pension Plan Children’s Benefit – Service Canada
Child Disability Benefit-Canada Revenue Agency
Disability Supports Deduction – Canada Revenue Agency
Disability Tax Credit Information -Canada Revenue Agency
GST/HST Specially-Equipped Motor Vehicle Rebate – Canada Revenue Agency
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program-Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities – Ontario Ministry of Children & Youth Services
Assistive Devices Program-Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care
Direct Funding Program -Centre for Independent Living Toronto-Ontario
Easter Seals Direct Financial Assistance-Ontario
Enhanced Respite Funding -Ontario
Family Support Fund-Holland Bloorview Family Resource Centre-Ontario
Home & Vehicle Modification Program – March of Dimes Ontario
Incontinence Supplies Grant Program Children 0-18 years – Easter Seals Ontario
Individualized Funding Coalition Ontario
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – Ministry of Community and Social Services
Mandatory Special Necessities (MSN) – Ontario Disability Support Program
Northern Health Travel Grant Program – Ontario
Ontario Early Years Healthy Babies Children Program
Special Services at Home Program (SSAH) – Ministry of Children & Youth Services
Passport Program Transition to Adult Services & Supports – Ministry of Community & Social Services
Trillium Drug Program – Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care
Health and Wellbeing
Guide on Handling Coughs and Colds in the Elderly
Housing, Design & Attendant Services
Assisted Living Services in Supportive Housing – Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care
Attendant Services – March of Dimes Ontario
Attendant Services – Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Barrier Free Architecturals Inc.
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
Legal Services
Social Justice Tribunals Ontario
Steps to Justice-Your Guide to Law in Ontario
Recreation & Sports
Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing
Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association-CANTRA
Hockey Canada-Para/Sledge Hockey
Exercise Tips for Wheelchair Users
Argonaut Adaptive Rowing Program – Ontario
BBK DanceAbilties-Toronto
Camp Awakening – Ontario
CARD Community Association for Riding for the Disabled – Ontario
Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario
Kingston Y Knot Abilities Programs
Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program
Ontario Sledge Hockey Association
Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association
Ottawa Carelton Wheelchair Sports Association
Parasport Ontario (listing of clubs across Ontario)
Research
CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network
Respite & Caregiver Support
Holland Bloorview Family Resource Centre – Respite
Comfort Life Retirement Communities Caregiver Support
Transition & Adult Services
Anne Johnston Health Station-Toronto
Transitional & Lifelong Care Program-St. Joseph’s Health Care-London
Toronto Rehab-Musculoskeletal Rehab Outpatient Program
Harmony Place Support Services
Just Believe Website highlights a personal Journey to Independence!
Travel & Transportation
Canada Based Resources for Travelers with Disabilities
Preparing to Travel – CDN Transportation Agency
Travel Resources for People with Disabilities
DriveAble-Driver Rehabilitation Services at St. Elizabeth Health Care