Disability organizations

The disability organizations below share a focus on Canada. You may broaden the focus to include all disability organizations. To narrow your focus to a smaller region of Canada, please use the drop-down menu, above.

Education and research

Athabasca University - Access to Students with Disabilities (ASD)

Strives to remove the barriers that traditionally restrict access to and success in university-level studies & to increase equality of educational opportunity for all Canadians, regardless of location.

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Canadian Clearinghouse on Disability Issues

Provides information on federal government programs and services and on issues that affect people with disabilities (education, employment, training, housing, recreation, transportation, etc.).

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Canadian Council for Exceptional Children

The premier national advocacy organization committed to the advancement of education for children and youth with exceptionalities.

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Canadian Council on Social Development

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Canadian Deafness Research and Training Institute

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Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research

Raises awareness in order to generate funds for research into all aspects of HIV infection and AIDS.

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Canadian Hyperlexia Association

Promotes awareness of hyperlexia.

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Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability (CIRPD)

Dedicated to reducing disability and impairment from soft tissue injuries.

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Canadian Literacy Enhancement Society

Committed to ensuring that all Canadians have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and potential through acquiring essential literacy skills and enhancing those abilities.

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Canadian Myelin Research Initiative (CMRI)

A unique non-profit partnership of top neurologists, dedicated researchers and informed lay people, with the single aim to speed the pace of remyelination research.

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Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation

Raises and distributes funds for psychiatric research in Canadian universities and teaching hospitals.

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Carleton University / Algonquin College Residence Attendant Services Program

Provides attendant services to students with physical disabilities in an accessible environment, to allow these students to pursue a post-secondary education.

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Centre for Communicative and Cognitive Disabilities

Dedicated to promoting awareness and assisting students with language and learning disabilities to participate fully in society, focusing especially on research in computer technology.

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CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

Works to better the lives of individuals with attention deficit disorders and those who care for them, through family support, public education, and encouragement of research.

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CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

Works to better the lives of individuals with attention deficit disorders and those who care for them, through family support, public education, and encouragement of research.

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Down Syndrome Research Foundation

Maximizes the ability of people with Down syndrome to lead independent lives and to participate in the community in which they live.

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Dyslexia Solutions Canada Ltd.

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Foundation Fighting Blindness - Canada

Funds research into the causes, cure and treatment of eye disease, creates awareness and provides support.

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Glaucoma Research Society of Canada

Dedicated to raising funds for research and equipment to seek a cure for glaucoma.

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Laubach Literacy of Canada

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Laurentian University - Disabled Student Services

Committed to providing reasonable accommodations for registered and potential students who have disabilities.

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Learning Disabilities Association of Canada

Promotes awareness about learning disabilities.

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Movement for Canadian Literacy (MCL)

Acts as a national voice for literacy for every Canadian.

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National Adult Literacy Database Inc. (NALD)

Provides an information network, in both official languages, to support the Canadian literacy community (adult learners, practitioners, organizations and governments).

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National Library of Canada - Services to Persons with Disabilities

Supports the delivery of library services in Canada to Canadians regarding disability.

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NEADS - National Educational Association of Disabled Students

Promotes the self-empowerment of post-secondary students with disabilities.

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Rick Hansen Man in Motion Foundation

Works to accelerate the discovery of a cure for spinal cord injury.

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