Useful Links
Parent Support
Association for Bright Children of
Ontario (ABC)The Easter Seal Society, Ontario
The Easter Seal Society, Ontario has been helping children with physical disabilities since 1922, and now serves the largest number of special needs children in the province. In fact, more than 8,000 children and young adults (up to age 19) and their families benefit from our services.
Integration Action for Inclusion
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario
VIEWS
A provincial organization working together to ensure that all children who are blind or have low vision are given the opportunity to reach his/her full potential.
VIEWS helps families receive the information, resources and support that they need.
ECHO - Expressive Communication Help Organization
Epilepsy Ontario
Epilepsy Ontario is a registered charitable nonprofit nongovernmental health organization dedicated to promoting independence and optimal quality of life for children and adults living with seizure disorders, by promoting information, awareness, support services, advocacy, education and research.
Family Alliance Ontario
Family Alliance Ontario believes that children with disabilities have a right to an inclusive education in their neighborhood schools. Support networks for families of children with disabilities is one way this advocacy group works to affect change. Parents facing opposition from school boards on accommodation issues are encouraged to contact the Family Alliance Network for advocacy strategies and support.
Toronto Association for Community Living
Through various services, TACL helps people with intellectual disabilities lead independent and meaningful lives within the larger community.
Ontario Association for Community Living
Provides general information on the Community Living movement in Ontario and specific organizational information on OACL and the more than 100 local associations throughout the province, including contacts and links.
Ontario March of Dimes
Our primary focus is delivering quality programs and services to adults with physical disabilities in Ontario.
Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
Resources and information about prader-willi syndrome.
Government
Ontario Ministry of Education - Special EducationMiscellaneous
ConnectABILITY - A project of Community Living Toronto. A website and virtual community dedicated to lifelong learning and support for people who have an intellectual disability, their families and support networks.The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. They offer training and events, publications and products, public policy, legislative information, ERIC clearinghouse, discussion forum and etc.
Ontario Coalition for Inclusive Education is comprised of organizations that are committed to supporting individuals who have a disability, their families, friends and advocates. The primary focus of the Coalition is the achievement of quality education in the province of Ontario.
SNOW - Special Needs Ontario Window Cultivating the Inclusive Education CommunityOACRS -
Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services
