Links To Canadian Disability Sites

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• Health Canada Online (HCO) - This site is huge. It has everything you ever wanted to know about Canada�s health policy. It�s bilingual, has an A-Z index, and a search engine. They have a section on News, and they also have a very long list of links. Health Canada provides national leadership to develop the health policy, enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention, and create better health for all Canadians.
  http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/



• Health Services Utilization and Research Commission (HSURC) - HSURC is an arms-length, government-funded agency with a mandate to assess Saskatchewan�s health system and make recommendations for evidence-based change. HSURC is also the Provincial Health Research Granting Agency. There are links to related sites available, as well as a newsletter, and information on job opportunities.
  http://www.sdh.sk.ca/hsurc/



• Heart and Stroke Foundation - National Site - The Heart and Stroke Foundation is a national voluntary non-profit organization whose mission is to further the study, prevention and reduction of disability and death from heart disease and stroke through research, education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. In recent years, the Foundation has also taken a leadership role in advocating for heart healthy public policy.
  http://hsf.ca



• HIV/AIDS Regional Services (HARS) - Promotes prevention of HIV transmission and education about HIV/AIDS, and provides support services for people infected/affected.
  http://www1.kingston.net/~hars



• HPU Rehab - HPU Rehab is a sales agency directly representing a number of manufacturers of medical equipment to provide quality medical products to the healthcare industry across Canada.
  http://www.hpurehab.com



• Human Resources Development Canada - Office for Disability Issues -
  http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/hrib/sdd-dds/odi/menu/home.shtml



• Human Resources Development Canada : Pamphlets on Injury Compensation - Made by Human Resources Development Canada, this specific site provides links to current pamphlets regarding injury compensation.
  http://www.ont.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/english/labour/ininfo_e.shtml



• Inclusion Resource Network - The Inclusion Resource Network (IRN) website has a new focus! In September 1998, seven BCTF provincial specialist associations (PSAs) agreed to collaborate and contribute information of interest to educators working with students with special needs.
  http://web.bctf.bc.ca/irn/index.html



• Industry Canada - This site has a list of News releases, success stories, selected speeches, and information about Industry Canada. The department�s mission is to foster a growing competitive, knowledge-based Canadian economy. This is an easy to use, well-maintained site.
  http://info.ic.gc.ca/cmb/welcomeic.nsf



• Infoability - Provides information and referral services to vulnerable adults and their caregivers.
  http://www.infoability.org



• Injured Workers' Action Committee (IWAC) - The (small) website of a non-profit organization registered with the Ontario Government. There are links to websites with information about support groups, health committees, etc.
  http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1106/



• Institut de Rcherche en Sante et en Securite du Travail du Quebec (IRSST) - The mission of the IRSST, which was founded in 1980, is to use research and development to contribute to the improvement of health and safety in the workplace by eliminating the hazards to worker health, safety, and physical well being and to favour the reinstatement of workers who have suffered accidents or occupational diseases. The site was updated very recently. A registration form and a form to send in for information are available. The site is well maintained, organized, and very big.
  http://www.irsst.qc.ca/conference/



• Institute for Work & Health (IWH) - Information about this and related organizations, plus over 50 publications and their newsletter and discussion of their key research. Their mission is to research and promote 1) new ways to prevent workplace disabilities. 2) Improved treatment 3) optimal recovery and safe return to work. Research is in 4 categories 1) Health service and rehab. 2) Workplace research 3) Management and analysis of data 4) Population and workplace study.
  http://www.iwh.on.ca



• Interactive National Peer Support Network - Canada's cyber-medium for chronically ill, injured and disabled people to gather and exchange information, knowledge, experiences, and ideas.
  http://www.wwdp.org/



• International Dyslexia Association - This jam-packed international website includes information about dyslexia, upcoming conferences and events, research updates, a bulletin board, a bookstore and a list of assistive technology resources. Also has a special "Kids-Only" section where young people aged six to 15 can get their questions answered, connect with a pen pal or even show off their artwork.
  http://www.interdys.org



• Internet Mental Health - Internet Mental Health's aim is to promote improved understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness throughout the world.
  http://www.mentalhealth.com/



• JAN Canada - The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with functional limitations. Their mission is to assist in the hiring, retraining, retention or advancement of persons with disabilities by providing accommodation information
  http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/english/homecan.htm



• JP DAS Development Disabilities Centre - There is a directory of links related to Developmental Disabilities Inclusion Resources, Violence and Abuse Prevention Information, and others. The centre�s current activities include research, student training, publication, and selected clinical services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
  http://www.Quasar.ualberta.ca/ddc/INDEX.html



• Kenneth Gordon School - An elementary school operated by the Society for the Education of Children with Specific Learning Disabilities, for children with dyslexia or other specific learning disabilities.
  http://www.kennethgordon.bc.ca/



• K�roul - Association de developpement touristique pour les pesonnes handicap�es - Provides travel information for people with disabilities including where to go and stay around Canada, links to travel resources and to their own publication etc.
  http://www.keroul.qc.ca

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