Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing
Alpine disabled skiing initially began as a unique form of recreational physical therapy for veterans. Since that time disabled alpine skiing has evolved not only as a form of recreation, but also as a World Class competitive sport.
Canadian Association of the Deaf
The CAD provides consultation and information on Deaf needs and interests to the public, business, media, educators, governments and others. We conduct research and collect data regarding Deaf issues; issue reports on these studies; and provide expertise on them; develop and implement pilot programs. We offer assistance to Deaf organizations and service agencies across the country, and also provide a major library and resource centre on deafness at our office in Ottawa, Ontario.
Our Kids, List of Special need Schools
Special needs schools are specialised for students with any type of physical, communicative, mental or social difficulties, including Asperger's syndrome, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Private schools offering small and individualized classes may often be the best option for your son or daughter.
Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
The Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development is produced by the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development and the Strategic Knowledge Cluster on Early Childhood Development. It is intended for policy-makers, service planners and service providers and for parents.
Nobody's Perfect
Nobody's Perfect, is a parenting education and support program for parents of children from birth to age five. It is designed to meet the needs of parents who are young, single, socially or geographically isolated or who have low income or limited formal education. It informs parents about the "whens," "whats" and "whys" of the first five years of childhood. Participation is voluntary and free of charge to parents.
Canadian Diabetes Association
If you have diabetes, know someone who does, or simply want to learn more about diabetes, you will find many helpful articles in this section. You can learn about the types of diabetes, living with and managing diabetes and information on diabetes in Canada and around the world.
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) is a vital resource linking parents and professionals through advocacy, education and providing information.
Canadian Dyslexia Association
The mandate of the Canadian Dyslexia Association is to promote awareness of dyslexia, and to develop and implement specialized methods, to improve the quality of life of the estimated five million Canadians who have dyslexia.
Canadian Hearing Society
The Canadian Hearing Society provides services that enhance the independence of deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people, and that encourage prevention of hearing loss.
Canadian Guide Dogs
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB) is a national, non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1984 to assist visually-impaired Canadians with their mobility by providing and training them in the use of professionally trained Guide Dogs
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC) is the national voice for persons with learning disabilities and those who support them. LDAC is dedicated to a level playing field for individuals with learning disabilities to enable them to function as citizens with equitable opportunities and to develop to their chosen potential.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is making a difference for people with MS and their families who must live with its unpredictability everyday of their lives.
Ronald McDonald Children's Charities of Canada
The first Canadian Ronald McDonald House® opened in Toronto in 1981. Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada was founded by McDonald’s Canada in 1982 to ensure that the House in Toronto, along with all future Houses, would have an everlasting foundation of support. Today, Canada is home to fourteen Ronald McDonald Houses, nine Ronald McDonald Family Rooms and one Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®.
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is a national voluntary agency providing services to individuals across Canada to whom loss of vision is a central problem in personal and social adjustments. The CNIB also acts as a consultant and resource agency to the helping professions, government departments and private industry.
The Deaf Resource Library
The Deaf Resource Library is a virtual library -- an online collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about Deaf cultures; as well as deaf and hard of hearing related topics.
War Amps of Canada
A philosophy of "amputees helping amputees" has been the hallmark of The War Amps from 1918, when the organization was founded, until the present. When amputee ex-servicemen returning from action in the First World War set up up The War Amps . Counselling, self-help, and practical assistance - along with appreciation of the history of this country - are common threads that have been retained more than 85 years later in the modern day organization that developed from their efforts.
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