Disability Links
Below you will find a variety of links to web sites that contain a vast amount of information on disability related topics.
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100Fires Book Company : Fully searchable "social change online bookstore" lists disability-related books under the subtopic "Human Health and welfare".
Access Guide Canada : "The mission of Access Guide Canada (AGC) is to bring you the most accurate listings on accessible resources possible - a pool of information from which we may all benefit." The listings are searchable by province.
Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability : Web site promotes inclusion and active living for Canadians with a disability to enhance health, fitness, and overall well-being.
Arch : A Legal Resource Centre for Persons with Disabilities. An Ontario wide community legal clinic and legal resource centre for individuals with disabilities.
Autism Society Canada : National autism charitable organization committed to advocacy, public education, information and referral, and provincial development support.
Autism Spectrum Disorders : Web-site of the Autism Spectrum Disorders Canadian-American Research Consortium.
autism treatment services of canada : autism treatment services of canada is a national affiliation of organizations that provides treatment, educational, management and consultative services to people with autism and related disorders across Canada.
Betty Dion Enterprises Ltd. : Services are offered in the fields of barrier free design, fire safety training, fire prevention and evacuation as well as development of building codes and standards. Offers Fire and life safety Training Sessions across North America for people with disabilities.
Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC) : Promotes and enables the progressive process of citizens with disabilities taking responsibility for the development and management of personal and community resources.
Canadian Centre on Disability Studies : The Canadian Centre on Disability Studies is a consumer-directed, university affiliated centre dedicated to research, education and information dissemination on disability issues.
Canada Revenue Agency - People with Disabilities : Tax information and services for people with disabilities.
Canadian Mental Health Association : Focuses on combating mental health problems and emotional disorders. Tools include research and information services, sponsored research projects, workshops, seminars, pamphlets, newsletters and resource centres.
CapitalFind : The national Capital FreeNet's Capital Find health support groups. Links to many support groups in Ottawa.
Christian Horizons : Christian Horizons, as Ontario's largest community service provider for persons who have developmental challenges, has a unique opportunity for representing the Christian community at the provincial government level.
City of Ottawa External Links : Links to organizations that provide other vital services in the Ottawa community.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) : The mission of CARF is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served.
Creative Spirit Art Centre : Provides art education and studio space to people with disabilities. The art centre is an environment where the disabled can create, exhibit and sell their art. Proceeds go to the centre and the artists.
Disability Weblinks : Developed in consultation with representatives from Canada's disabled community, this site provides information on programs, services and contacts across the country. Also provides direct links to other disability websites and services. Undertaken by Canada's Federal, Provincial & Territorial Governments.
Disabled Persons Community Resources for Ottawa-Carleton : This is a United Way agency with a voluntary Board of Directors. Facilitates the independence, participation and integration of persons with physical disabilities in Ottawa-Carleton.
Disabled Persons' International (DPI) : Disabled Persons' International is people helping people help themselves. It's philosophy is that people with disabilities should achieve full participation and equality with their fellow citizens in every society.
Down Syndrome Research Foundation : The Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre/Library. List of books and authors dealing with Down Syndrome.
e-bility : e-bility's web site aims to provide easy access and links to a range of resources, services and products of interest to people with disability, their families and carers, as well as health professionals and other service providers in the disability sector.
EnableLink : Canadian Abilities Foundation (CAF) - Canada's online community for people with disabilities. This site contains links to disability organizations in Canada, disability sites, support groups, etc.
Epilepsy Canada : Epilepsy Canada is the only national non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and support research into all aspects of epilepsy, and to create awareness and understanding about epilepsy through educational programs.
Family Alliance Ontario : Representing people with disabilities, their families and their friends. Forum, news, and links to government and community resources.
Family Education - Special Needs : Information on learning disabilities in children. Site also features learning disability message boards.
Gateway to Diversity and Accessibility : The Government of Ontario presents the Gateway to Diversity and the Gateway to Accessibility with resources for business and service providers that will help them create inclusive workplaces and to remove the barriers which prevent full independence and opportunity for people with disabilities.
A Good Life (publication) : A Good Life is primarily for families, friends and caregivers of people with disabilities. It offers a step by step guide to creating a plan for the future which provides for the safety, security and well being of people with disability.
Government of Ontario : All kinds of information and links related to the Ontario government.
Government of Ontario's Equal Opportunity Web Site : The Gateway to Diversity is designed to encourage the interchange of ideas and to provide information from those who have experience making equal opportunity work to those who wish to to learn more about equal opportunity and its benefits. Can also subscribe to Gateway News, the monthly online newsletter with a focus on diversity programs in Ontario.
InfoAbility : Information and referral service for vulnerable adults in Ontario. Site contains a wealth of information of interest to people with a disability or their families.
LifeTRUST Planning : Dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through counseling and programs that help maximize their financial resources and benefits.
LiveWorkPlay : Serving youth and young adults with developmental disabilities since 1995 in the Ottawa community. Provides programs, informative services, and exciting events.
Ministry of Community and Social Services of Ontario : Ontario Disability Support Program. Links to publications, other sites, new developments provincially and related news releases. Contains detailed information about the Ontario Disability Support Program.
Mobility International USA : Empowering people with disabilities around the world by ensuring their inclusion in international exchange and international development programs.
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) : CampusNet has information on campus-based issues, projects and activities that affect students with disabilities.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) : National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. This American site is an information and referral centre that provides free information on disabilities and disability-related issues. Children and youth with disabilities are the focus. Lots of useful resources and information for parents.
Office for Disability Issues : Run by Human Resources Canada. This site contains information on disability issues, the Government of Canada Disability Agenda and related programs, services, and activities of Human Resources Development Canada.
Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs (OASIS) : Worldwide disability research sources and links for Ontario.
Ontario Association for Community Living (OACL) : Ontario Association for Community Living has over 100 affiliated associations. Provides direct services and support to individuals and their families so that people may plan their future as productive, fully participating citizens in the community.
Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation (ONF) : A health research funder, devoted to strategic and applied research in the field of neurotrauma in Ontario.
Ontario Social Assistance Notebook : A large amount of information and links that might be of interest to anyone presently receiving ODSP benefits, or that may be eligible for them.
Persons with Disabilities Online : "Persons with Disabilities Online's mission statement is: Through the use of information technology, to provide integrated access to information, programs and services for persons with disabilities, their families, their caregivers, service providers and all Canadians."
Philia : Participate in a national dialogue on citizenship and disability.
PsychDirect : PsychDirect is a public education & information program of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The goals of the program are to: educate about mental health issues, reduce the stigma attached to them, and encourage early detection and early intervention.
Reena : Reena is a non-profit social service agency dedicated to integrating individuals who have a developmental disability into the mainstream of society.
Rex Donald : Practical information and motivation for persons with a spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities to achieve good health, success, and self determination.
Roeher Institute : The Roeher is a policy-research and development organization. Its mission is to generate knowledge, information, and skills to secure the inclusion, citizenship, human rights, and equality of people with intellectual and other disabilities. A Canadian perspective is at the forefront of the Institute's work.
Thames Valley Children's Centre : Regional rehabilitation centre serving children and young people with physical disabilities and/or communication needs, primarily in Southwestern Ontario.
Tri Online : Disability-related information, resources, news, books, program descriptions and thousands of links to other disability web sites.
United Family Congress : "Our goal is to protect the rights of individuals living with exceptionalities, to stand together as one collective voice and to create a significant socio-political force for change."
Volunteer Canada : Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, Volunteer Canada has been committed to supporting volunteerism and civic participation through ongoing programs and special projects.
