Ottawa October 20

Therapist Resources

Adapting the Home, School or Workplace

• Accessible Bathrooms : Ideas for building an accessible bathroom.
• Canada - CMHC - Publications : Offers a number of free publications with information on purchasing or adapting the home to assist in independent living. Order from the website, or phone 1 800 668-2642. -Living Independently at Home: Housing
• Canada - Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) — Secondary/Garden Suite : Assists in the creation of affordable housing for low-income seniors and adults with a disability by providing financial assistance to convert/develop existing residences.
• Canada - CMHC - Publications : Offers a number of free publications with information on purchasing or adapting the home to assist in independent living. Order from the website, or phone 1 800 668-2642. -Living Independently at Home: Housing
• Loyalist-College - Office for Students with Disabilities :Supports students with physical and learning. disaabilities in post-secondary prgrams
• AcessAbility Services, University of Toronto, Scarborough : Ensures students with disabilities can participate freely in campus life
• Adaptive Technology Resource Centre : Promotes access to information and technology for people with sensory, physical or learning disabilities
• Algoma University College-Learning Centre/Special Needs :  Develops and equitable and accessible environment for students with disabilities
• Algonquin College Centre for Students with Disabilities :  Serves students with disabilities

Assisted Living

• Ontario Acquired Brain Injury Services : Many people with acquired brain injuries live in supportive housing with staff who are available on-site 24 hours a day to help them live independently in their own apartments. Others receive support at home through the Community Care Access Centres.
• Ontario Attendant Services : The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has two programs which provide trained attendants to help people with physical disabilities live independently at home.
• Access Apartments : Ensures adults with physical disabilities can live independently in the community (City of Toronto)

Caregivers’ Resources

• Home Health Care and Wellness Solutions : Canada’s on-line community for home health care and wellness
• Mealtime Notions : Provide mealtimes support for parents and professionals who feed infants and young children with special feeding challenges.
• solutions-online.ca : Periodical devoted to home health care and wellness.

Employment Assistance

• Canada Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities : Assists persons with disabilities to prepare for, obtain employment or self-employment as well as to develop the skills necessary to maintain that new employment.
• Canada Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities : Aimed at persons with disabilities not eligible for EI benefits, increasing job skills, providing work experience and helping individuals start up businesses.
• Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program : Designed to help people who receive a Canada Pension Plan disability benefit return to work.
• Online Abilities : Partners with corporate organizations to place skilled employees in employment related to their fields.
• Ontario Disability Support Program - Employment Supports : Helps eligible people with disabilities overcome barriers to employment by providing employment-related goods and services.
• Ontario Works Program : Provides income and employment assistance for people in temporary financial need.
• Toronto Business Development Centre : The TBDc’s BIZ FUTURES Self-Employment Program for People with Disabilities gives business guidance, knowledge and support that is tailored for each program participant.
• WORKink : WORKink is Canada’s largest Virtual Employment Resource Centre for Job Seekers with Disabilities.
• Ability Edge : Enhances the employability of graduates with disabilities
• ALDER (Adult Learning Disabilities Employment Resources : Provides adults with learning disabilities with access to employment opportunities

Find a Therapist

• Chiropractor Canada Directory : Find a chiropractor by province and city.
• Findasocialworker.ca : An online directory of social workers in private practice in Ontario.
• Ontario Physiotherapy Association : Find a physiotherapist in Ontario
• Podiatry Clinics and Podiatrists in canada : Find a podiatrist by province.
• Podiatry in Canada : Find a podiatrist in Alberta and British Columbia

Government Codes

• Ontario Government ADP Codes – June 07 for seating
• Alberta Government ADDL Codes – July 07 for seating

Health Information

• Canadian Health Network : This site provides information about preventing disease and making healthy choices. 
• Canadian Health Network : Communicates trustworthy information on health promotion and disease and injury prevention through a network of expert organizations.
  
• CancerBackup : A European site that offers up-to-date cancer information and practical advice.
• Drugs.com : Provides prescription drug information for consumers and professionals.
• Medline Plus : Searchable health information site, including medical dictionary, encyclopedia and drug information
• myJointReplacement.ca : Information on joint replacement surgery.
• WebMD : Searchable health and medical information. site.
• Women’s Health Matters : Read women’s health articles, search the Resource database, or join a discussion group.

Hospices

• Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association : Provides information and a nationwide directory on end-of-life care resources.
• Hospice Association of Ontario : Provides information and directory of Ontario hospice organizations.

Income Assistance

• Canada - International Benefits : Information on eligibility for benefits from Canada or abroad, for those who have lived or worked in another country,
• Canada Benefits : Fnd information about federal, provincial, and territorial benefit programs and services for individuals.
• Canada Old Age Security Program : Information on Old Age Security Benefits and Guaranteed Income Supplement.
• Canada Pension Plan Children’s Benefits for Students aged 18 to 25 : Information on benefit eligibility for® full-time students between the ages of 18 and 25, whose parent or guardian is receiving a Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit or has died.
• Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits : Information on long-term disability benefits under the Canada Pension Plan.
• Canada Study Grants for Students with Permanent Disabilities : Additional assistance for those qualifying for a full-time or part-time Canada Student Loan.
• Canada Veterans Services Disability Pension Program : Information on applying for benefits under the Veterans Affairs Disability Pension Program.
• First Nations and Inuit Adult Care Program : Assists First Nations people with functional limitations due to age, health problems or disability - a supplement to the First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care Program.
• Ontario Assistance to Students with Disabilities : In addition to loan funding, students with disabilities can receive non-repayable financial assistance through these programs.
• Ontario Assistive Devices Program : The objective of The Assistive Devices Program (ADP) is to financially assist Ontario residents with long term physical disabilities to obtain basic, competitively priced, personalized assistive devices appropriate for the individual’s needs and essential
• Ontario Disability Support Program - Income Support : Provides financial assistance and other benefits to eligible persons with disabilities and their families.
• Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term care : Provides information on various financial assistance programs, including the Assistive Devices Program and Long term Drug Benefit (Trillium) Program
• Ontario Special Services at Home : The Special Services at Home (SSAH) program helps children with developmental or physical disabilities and adults with a developmental disability to live at home with their families by providing funding on a time-limited basis to address individual needs.

Long-Term Care

• The Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors :  On-line resource centre offers current information about the housing and services available for seniors.

Occupational

• Assistive Devices Industry Office : Provides information and tools concerning the research, development, production and marketing of assistive devices and technologies for people with disabilities.
• Canada - Training and Careers : Designed to guide the user through the process of looking for work.
• Job Bank : Job Bank is the largest Web-based network of job postings available to Canadians. .
• Ontario Job Futures : Information on job prospects and education requirements in Ontraio for physiotherapists, occupational therapists etc.
• Work Destinations : A comprehensive source of information on regulated trades and professions in Canada. It contains information on entry requirements, designed primarily for professional or trades people moving within Canada or immigrating to Canada.
• Adult Basic Education Association of Hamilton-Wentworth
• Adult Learning and Resource Centres - Niagara West :

Professional and Regulatory Groups

• Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists : The CAOT provides services, products, events and networking opportunities to assist occupational therapists achieve excellence in their professional practice.
• Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists : CASLPA is the single national body that supports the needs, interests and development of speech-language pathologists, audiologists and supportive personnel across Canada.
• Canadian Physiotherapy Association : The Canadian Physiotherapy Association is the voluntary organization representing more than 9,500 members and students across the country.
• Canadian Podiatric Medical Association : The CPMA acts as the national voice for podiatrists in Canada, serving as a resource for legislative and policy changes affecting podiatry both provincially and federally.
• College of Denturists of Ontario :  Regulates, governs and develops the profession while serving the public interest.
• College of Dieticians of Ontario : Regulates and supports the profession of dietetics withing Ontario.
• College of Massage Therapists of Ontario : Provides information to serve massage therapists, protect the public and create a better understanding of the College and the regulation of massage therapy.
• College of Nurses of Ontario : The College of Nurses of Ontario protects the public’s right to quality nursing services by providing leadership to the nursing profession in self-regulation.
• College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario : The College is the governing body established by the provincial government to regulate the practice of Occupational Therapy in Ontario.
• College of Opticians of Ontario : The College of Opticians of Ontario is the registering and regulating body for opticianry in Ontario.
• College of Optometrists of Ontario : he College of Optometrists is the self-regulatory authority accountable for registering (licensing) and governing optometrists in Ontario.
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia : he mandate of the College is to protect the public through the regulation of medical practice by licensed medical practitioners.
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario : CPSO is the self-regulating body for the province’s medical profession. The College regulates the practice of medicine to protect and serve the public interest.
• College of Physiotherapists of Ontario : The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to regulating the practice of physiotherapists in the public interest.
• College of Psychologists of Ontario : The College of Psychologists of Ontario is the regulatory body for the profession of psychology in the province and sets the standards for the provision of psychological services by Psychologists and Psychological Associates.
• College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario : The College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) regulates the profession of Respiratory Therapy in Ontario.
• Ontario Association of Occupational Therapists : OSOT is the provincial professional association of occupational therapists living and/or working in Ontario.
• Ontario Association of Social Workers : The voice of social workers in Ontario.
• Ontario College of Pharmacists : Pharmacy in Ontario is a self-governing profession. The Ontario College of Pharmacists is the registering and regulating body for pharmacy in Ontario.
• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers : Protects the interests of the public by regulating the practice of social workers and social service workers.
• Ontario Physiotherapy Association : An online resource centre for physiotherapy in the province.
• Royal College of Dental Surgeons : The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) is the governing body for dentists in Ontario.
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada : An organization of medical specialists.

Rehabilitation Services

• Ontario March of Dimes : Lists important fee-for-service programs to consumers, such as attendant care, specialized education/rehabilitation classes, recreational and social activities and peer-to-peer support networks.
• Ontario Children’s Rehabilitation Services/Children’s Treatment Centres :
  Children’s Treatment Centres (CTCs) are community-based organizations that serve children with physical disabilities and multiple special needs.  The Ministry of Children and Youth Services funds children’s rehabilitation services offered by CTCs. 

Research Grants and Awards

• Canada - CMHC - External Research Funding Program : Offers funding assistance to help Canadian researchers carry out research investigations on topics related to housing.
• Canada - CMHC - Housing Awards — Best Practices in Affordable Housing Award : Recognizes significant contributions to the advancement of Canadian housing. The Housing Awards are presented every second year.
• Canada - CMHC - Housing Studies Achievement Award : Recognizes master’s and doctoral students who are studying in fields related to housing.

Social and Recreation

• Ability camp Inc. :Teaches children with cerebral palsy and adults who have had a stroke to use their bodies
• AbilityOnline : A free internet community where young people with disabilities can meet role models, mentors and friends.
• Canadian Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association : A hockey program for people with disabilities who have limited upper body strength and/or mobility who could significantly benefit from the use of an electric wheelchair in competitive sport and daily living.
• Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association :  A national sport organization representing wheelchair athletes, with.  members in nine Canadian provinces and one territory.  For complete information on how to get involved in sport in your area, contact your provincial or territorial member organizatio
• Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario : Provides Ontarians with disabilities the opportunity to access and enjoy sailing activities.
• National Library of Canada - Library Services for Persons with Disablities : Information is available on tools and publications to maximize the sharing of materials in alternative formats , and to support Canadian libraries in serving their clients with disabilities
• Ontario Track 3 Ski Association : A volunteer non-profit organization that teaches children and youth with disabilities to downhill ski.
• Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation : Affiliated societies are: BC Mobility Opportunities Society, ConnecTra Society, Disabled Independent Gardeners Association, Disabled Sailing Association, Tetra Society of North America and Vancouver Adapted Music Society.
• Toronto Public Library : Information on mobile library services, services for people with disabilities and services for older people.
• Variety Village : Reaches out through a host of its own ground-breaking programs that make a difference in the quality of life of Ontario’s children with special needs.
• Windreach Farm : Provides opportunities for persons with disabilities to enjoy experiences in farming, nature, outdoor recreation & other activities.
• Achilles Canada : Provides people with various disabilities the benefits of running
• Able Sail Conestoga : Promotes sailing among youth and adults with physical disabilities

Support Organizations

• AboutFace : Provides information , support and education for those with facial disfigurements
• Active Living Alliance : Facilitates healthy, active living opportunities for Canadians of all abilities across all settings.
• Active Living for Older Adults : Encourages older Canadians to maintain and enhance their well-being and independence through a lifestyle that embraces physical activity and active living.
• Across Boundaries : Provides support to people of colour experiencing mental health problems
• Africans in Partnership Against Aids : Provides HIV/AIDS education in a culturally appropriate context
• Alzheimer Society of Canada : The Alzheimer Society provides support, information and education to people with Alzheimer’s disease, families, physicians and health-care providers.
• Aphasia Institute (Greater toronto) : As a teaching and learning centre, provides direct service to people with aphasia and their families in the Greater Toronto Area
• Arthritis Registry : By joining the free Arthritis Registry you will receive the information you need to manage your arthritis and improve your quality of life.
• BC Coalition of People with Disabilities : A provincial, cross-disability advocacy organization, whose mandate includes sharing information and self-help skills with individuals and disability groups.
• Bridging the Gap : A directory describing Government of Canada pPrograms and services for persons with disabilities.
• Canada’s Association for the 50+ (CARP) : Provides advocacy and information on issues of interest to those 50 and older, including health news, benefits and discounts on services.
• Canadian Abilities Foundation : Links people with disabilities to resources in many areas. Includes a chat room and classified ads section.
• Canadian Aids Society : Advocates and facilitate the development of programs, services and resources for its community-based member groups.
• Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres : Umbrella organization supporting community-based Independent Living Resource Centres. Site provides links to ILR centres across Canada.
• Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres : Use this site to find an Independent Living Resource Centre near you.
• Canadian Cancer Society : Find information, publications, and cancer-related services in your community.
• Canadian Diabetes Asssosciation : The Canadian Diabetes Association offers a variety of programs and services across Canada.
• Canadian Down Syndrome of Canada : Offers web site for adults with Down Syndrome and links public and professionals through advocacy, education and information.
• Canadian Hearing Society : The Canadian Hearing Society provides a wide range of services to meet your needs.
• Canadian Liver Society : Canadian Liver Foundation staff and volunteers provide one-on-one and group support to liver disease patients and their families in communities across Canada.
• Canadian Mental Health Association :  A wide range of specialized mental health programs and services are offered by CMHA offices across the country, tailored to the needs and available resources of those communities where they are based.
• Canadian National Institute for the Blind : A nationwide, community-based, registered charity ; provides the services and support necessary for people to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss.
• Canadian Paraplegic Association : Assists persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation.
• Canadian Paraplegic Association : Assists persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities with information, counselling and support , case management and advocacy services.
• Canadian Red Cross : Provides information about the Red Cross Home Support programs available.
• Disability WebLinks : Provides single-window access to provincial and territorial government programs and services for persons with disabilities.
• Gilda’s Clubs : Find locations and programs for Gilda’s Clubs, which offer support, networking groups, lectures and social events to those living with cancer.
• Ontario Aids Network : Information on AIDS-related issues, including employment and disability benefits.
• Ontario Brain Injury Assosciation : Offers free support services to survivors of brain injuries and their caregives.
• Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy : A non-profit, charitable organization with a mandate to address the changing needs of people in Ontario with cerebral palsy.
• Ontario Human Rights Commission :  Investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment; assists with settling complaints; looks into situations where discriminatory behaviour exists.
• Persons with Disabilities Online : Gives a full range of information on disability-related programs in Canada.
• The Arthritis Society : The Arthritis Society provides a variety of treament and education programs for people with arthritis.
• The centre for Independent Living in Toronto : Offers information about community resources, referral servicess, peer suppor, I.L. skills training.
• Veterans Affiars Canada : Information on various assistance services available to veterans.
• Wellspring : WELLSPRING is a network of centres that provide emotional and psychological support, free of charge, to individuals and families living with cancer.
• Across Boundaries : Provides support to people of colour experiencing mental health problems
• Africans in Partnership Against Aids : Provides HIV/AIDS education in a culturally appropriate context
• AIDS Action Perth
• AIDS Action Perth:
• AIDS Committee of Cambridge-Kitchener Waterloo and Area
• AIDS Committee of Durham Region
• Aids Committee of Guelph and Wellington County
• AIDS Committee of Cambridge-Kitchener Waterloo and Area
• AIDS Committee of Durham Region
• Aids Committee of Guelph and Wellington County
• AIDS Committee of London :
• AIDS Committee of North bay and Area
• AIDS Committee of Ottawa
• AIDS Committee of Simcoe County
• AIDS Committee of Toronto
• AIDS Committee of Windsor
• AIDS Committee of York Region
• AIDS Niagara
• AIDS Thunder Bay :
• Algoma AIDS Network :
• Alice Saddy Association : Serves adults with intellectual disabilities
• Allergy and Environmental Health Association - Ottawa Branch :  provides support for adults with environmental sensitivities
• Allergy/Asthma Information Association of Canada :  Helps individuals incease control over allergy symptoms
• Alpha-1 Canada :  Serves people with any of the 3 forms of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
• ALS Society of Canada : Provides care and finds the cure for ALS
• ALS Scciety of Ontario :  Serves people with ALS and theirn families
• ALS Society of Ontario-Durham Chapter
• ALS Society of Windsor/Essex
• Alzheimer Outreach Services of McCormick Home :  Serves adults with alszheimer’s disease and related dimentias, London and area

Tax and Import Issues

• Canada Customs and Revenue Agency : Search this site for information on medical deductions, tax credits, GST exemptions, gasoline tax refund, customs information on goods for persons with disability
• Ontario Property Tax Relief : This program offers property tax relief for low income seniors and low income persons with disabilities.

Trade Shows and Exhibitions

• People in Motion : Canada’s premier event for persons with disabilities, seniors with special needs, and professionals working In related areas.

Travel

• Access to Travel Web Site : Provides information on accessible travel and transportation across Canada.
• Associated Transporatation Group : Encourages, promotes, and advocates for seniors, special needs individuals, public/private sectors, communities, and all stakeholders to ensure equal access to transportation and funding.