Volunteer for Disability Organizations in Canada

Learning Disabilities Association of Kitchener Waterloo
171 Frederick St, Suddaby Public School, Kitchener, Ontario

The Learning Disabilities Association of Kitchener Waterloo is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to supporting all individuals with Learning Disabilities in reaching their potential, within a society that values their unique contributions and abilities.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

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Learning Disabilities Association of London Region
333 Horton St E, Suite 101, London, Ontario

Our mission is the attainment of a society in which people with learning disabilities are enabled to reach their potential and success.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

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Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick
Troubles D'apprentissage-Association Du Nouveau-Brunswick
403 Regent St, Suite 203, Fredericton, New Brunswick

The Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick promotes the understanding and acceptance of the ability of persons with learning disabilities to lead meaningful and successful lives.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

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Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region
366 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, Ontario

The Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region (LDANR) is a non-profit organization that seeks to support individuals that are affected by learning disabilities.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

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Learning Disabilities Association of Nova Scotia
46 Portland St, Suite 601, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Founded in 1989, the Learning Disabilities Association of Nova Scotia (LDANS), is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to unlocking the potential of those with learning disabilities. The Association offers support, advocacy, and referral services to children, parents, professionals and others dealing with learning disabilities.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

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Learning Disabilities Association of P.E.I.
40 Enman Crescent, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

LDAPEI is a registered non-profit, member supported charitable organization. As LDAPEI continues to work to bring services and a voice to learning disabled Islanders.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Learning Disabilities Association of P.E.I.

Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor Essex County
647 Ouellette Avenue, Suite 101, Windsor, Ontario

The Mission of LDAWE is to assist children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities, and those who support them, through information sharing, support, and relevant programs.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

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Learning Disabilities Associations within Peel Region

Branch: LDA North Peel Chapter 150 Central Park Dr, Suite 104, Brampton, Ontario

The Learning Disabilities Associations of Mississauga and North Peel are non-profit, charitable organizations.

We are a group of parents and professionals brought together by our concern for children and adults with learning disabilities.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Learning Disabilities Associations within Peel Region

Learning Disabilities Associations within Peel Region

Branch: LDA Mississauga Chapter 165 Dundas St W, Suite 400, Mississauga, Ontario

The Learning Disabilities Associations of Mississauga and North Peel are non-profit, charitable organizations.

We are a group of parents and professionals brought together by our concern for children and adults with learning disabilities.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Learning Disabilities Associations within Peel Region

Learning Disabilities Association-York Region
11181 Yonge St, Unit 221, Richmond Hill, Ontario

The Learning Disabilities Association of York Region (LDAYR) promotes increased awareness of an respect for persons with learning disabilities and ADHD among the community at large, professional groups and relevant educational, social, recreational, medical, legal and employment sectors.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

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Links2Care

Branch: Mississauga Office 1117A Clarkson Rd. N, Mississauga, Ontario

Links2Care is a multi-service community organization in Halton and Mississauga. Links2Care delivers a wide variety of services and programs region-wide for children, youth, adults and seniors.

Keywords: Seniors · Family Services · Employment and Careers · Disabled · Community Services · Children and Youth

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Links2Care

Branch: Acton Office 47 Mill Street East, Acton, Ontario

Links2Care is a multi-service community organization in Halton and Mississauga. Links2Care delivers a wide variety of services and programs region-wide for children, youth, adults and seniors.

Keywords: Seniors · Family Services · Employment and Careers · Disabled · Community Services · Children and Youth

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Links2Care

Branch: Oakville Office 2-250 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, Ontario

Links2Care is a multi-service community organization in Halton and Mississauga. Links2Care delivers a wide variety of services and programs region-wide for children, youth, adults and seniors.

Keywords: Seniors · Family Services · Employment and Careers · Disabled · Community Services · Children and Youth

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Links2Care

Branch: Georgetown Office 36A Armstrong Ave, Georgetown, Ontario

Links2Care is a multi-service community organization in Halton and Mississauga. Links2Care delivers a wide variety of services and programs region-wide for children, youth, adults and seniors.

Keywords: Seniors · Family Services · Employment and Careers · Disabled · Community Services · Children and Youth

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LiveWorkPlay
1223 Michael Street, Suite 301, Ottawa, Ontario

LiveWorkPlay offers supports and services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Keywords: Disabled

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Mainstream
263 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines, Ontario

The Goal of Mainstream is: "That all people are able to develop their full potential as individuals with respect and dignity, enjoy integration in the community and have the opportunity to prepare for the future."

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

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Making Waves Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba

Making Waves Brandon is a branch off of Making Waves Winnipeg. Our main mission is to provide affordable one on one swimming instruction to children with special needs. Founded in 2011 they started with just 10 kids and 10 volunteers. They have now grown to over 170 kids and 80 volunteers. To keep things affordable for families we are a completely volunteer run and operated non profit organization! Please visit www.makingwaveswinnipeg.org for more information/pictures on our background

Please email us at makingwavesbrandon@gmail.com to volunteer

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Children and Youth

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March of Dimes
10 Overlea Blvd., Toronto, Ontario

To maximize the independence, personal empowerment and community participation of people with disabilities.

Keywords: Seniors · Education and Literacy · Disorders · Disabled · Children and Youth

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Neil Squire Society
2250 Boundary Road, Suite 220, Burnaby, British Columbia

The Neil Squire Society is the only national not-for-profit organization in Canada that has for over twenty-five years empowered Canadians with physical disabilities

Keywords: Independence · Employment and Careers · Education and Literacy · Disabled

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Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre Assocation
1440 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization and was incorporated in 1995 as the Representation Agreement Resource Centre (RARC).

Keywords: Seniors · Disabled

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Norfolk Association for Community Living
644 Ireland Rd, Simcoe, Ontario

The mission of N.A.C.L. is to promote and support the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

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North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association
12471 254th Street, Maple Ridge, British Columbia

We provide therapeutic horse back riding lessons to disabled adults & children.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

Volunteer Profile of North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association

North Shore Connexions Society
1070 Roosevelt Crescent, North Vancouver, British Columbia

North Shore ConneXions Society (ConneXions) began in 1956 when a group of parents came together to advocate for better social and educational services for their children with special needs. We have been dedicated to doing just that for more than 50 years.

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

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Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities
5251 Duke Street, Suite 1211, Halifax, Nova Scotia

We are a provincial consumer organization dedicated to promoting the abilities of persons with disabilities so they may function as equals in society. We provide information and referral services to all Nova Scotians regarding disability issues and available programs and services.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities

NWT Disabilities Council
B-321 Old Airport Road, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

The NWT Disabilities Council has been, and continues to be, the only organization to represent all disabilities throughout the NWT.

Keywords: Disabled

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Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services
150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, Ontario

Since 1978, the Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services (OACRS) has represented the interests of Children's Rehabilitation Centres in Ontario. Through our services as a membership organization, we provide a powerful united voice for our member centres and deliver leadership by influencing policy, programs and funding to maximize the potential for all children and youth facing physical, communication and/or developmental challenges. Currently, OACRS represents all 21 Children's Treatment Centres in Ontario.

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

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Ontario Society for Crippled Children
One Concord Gate, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario

The formation of Easter Seals Ontario can be traced back to November 28, 1922, when representatives from 10 Rotary Clubs met in Windsor, Ontario to discuss the inadequate resources and support available for the province's children with physical disabilities. Recognizing a need for action, they formed the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, inspired by the American organization of the same name, which had been recently created by Ohio businessman, Edgar Allen.

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

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Opening Gaits Therapeutic Riding Society of Calgary
40 Midlake Blvd S.E, Calgary, Alberta

Our mission is to provide children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to experience all the physical, social, and emotional benefits of riding on and spending time with a horse.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Opening Gaits Therapeutic Riding Society of Calgary

Operation Lift
140 West Street, Brantford, Ontario

Operation Lift is a not for profit organization which has been providing specialized transit services to seniors and persons with disabilities for 39 years.

Keywords: Seniors · Disabled

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Opportunities for the Disabled

Branch: Toronto 105-80 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario

Registered charity assisting physically challenged individuals to live more fulfilling and independent lives.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

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Opportunities for the Disabled

Branch: Montreal 196 - 4055 Saint-Catherine West, Montreal, Quebec

Registered charity assisting physically challenged individuals to live more fulfilling and independent lives.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

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Opportunities for the Disabled

Branch: National Head Office 4538 Kingsway, Suite 319, Burnaby, British Columbia

Registered charity assisting physically challenged individuals to live more fulfilling and independent lives.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

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ORW Opportunities Through Rehabilitation and Work Society
17355-27A Ave, Surrey, British Columbia

ORW is a non-profit, independently funded resource base, serving organizations, business and government involved in the employment of persons with disabilities. The organization provides consultation services and collects and distributes employment related information and material. Specifically ORW seeks out new and innovative approaches to increasing the employment of people with disabilities.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

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Ottawa Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
229 Colonnade Road South, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD) is the largest and longest-serving association of its kind in Ottawa.

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Ottawa Carleton Puppeteers for Kids on the Block
395 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario

The KIDS ON THE BLOCK are a special group of `kids'. A unique troupe of almost life-sized puppets, they act, think and feel just like real children. Each one has definite likes and dislikes, talents and limitations, hopes and fears. And like real children, some have physical, mental, medical or emotional differences or disabilities and some do not.

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Carleton Puppeteers for Kids on the Block

Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre
214 Montreal Rd., 4th floor, Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre's (OILRC) mission is to assist in the individual empowerment of all persons with any disability in the Ottawa area and to provide the tools they need to direct their lives and participate fully in the community.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre

Ottawa-Carleton Citizen Advocacy
312 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, Ontario

Citizen Advocacy is one of only a few Ottawa community organizations supporting people with a wide range of disabilities, including physical limitations, developmental delays, mental illness, and disabilities related to aging.

Keywords: Seniors · Disabled

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Pace Independent Living
970 Lawrence Ave W, Suite 210, North York, Ontario

PACE is a non profit community support service organization established in 1981 to provide support services to adults with physical disabilities.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

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Parents for Community Living
30 Dupont St. E, Unit L2, Waterloo, Ontario

Our dream back in 1986 was to create an atmosphere where developmentally challenged adults could grow in physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and become valued members of the community.

The efforts and financial contributions of the Provincial government, numerous friends, volunteers and parents heave helped to make this dream a reality. Continued support from the community and individuals is critical to meeting this need for additional homes and expanded services.

Keywords: Family Services · Disabled · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Parents for Community Living

Participation House Brantford
10 Bell Lane, Brantford, Ontario

Participation House Brantford is a registered non-profit, charitable organization which provides support and services to individuals in the community with a physical disability as well as individuals including seniors with chronic health concerns. Many of the individuals supported have disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord injuries and Multiple Sclerosis, and other lifelong disabilities.

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

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Pathways Abilities Society
555 Fuller Ave, Kelowna, British Columbia

The Society believes that the family unit, in its varying forms, is the basic building block of society and actively supports the family's efforts to meet the needs of its members.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Pathways Abilities Society

Pegasus Community Project
183 Silver Birch Ave, Toronto, Ontario

Pegasus Community Project is a registered Canadian charity that provides community based day services for adults with developmental disabilities.

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

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Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association
4356 Myrtle Road, Powell River, British Columbia

The Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association was founded as a non-profit society in 1992. Our primary objective is to provide therapy on horseback to children and adults with physical, mental, psychological, social and learning disabilities. The motivating belief is that therapy through horseback riding is one of the more progressive forms of therapy, offering empowerment and inspiring self-confidence, a sense of responsibility and teamwork.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association

Precious Minds Support Services
21980 Highway 12, Uxbridge, Ontario

Precious Minds is a charitable organization in north Durham Region that supports individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families. Located where Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog Townships meet, we aim to provide unique and meaningful programs and services to families in their own community.

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Precious Minds Support Services

Prince Edward Island Special Olympics Inc
40 Enman Crescent, Suite 240, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Special Olympics PEI became an accredited chapter of Canadian Special Olympics in 1982. During that time, Special Olympic activities on PEI were coordinated though the Recreation and Sports Association for the disabled (RSAD). In 1987, Special Olympics PEI stepped from under the RSAD umbrella and became its own incorporated, charitable organization.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Prince Edward Island Special Olympics Inc

Quail Quebec Association for Independent Living
Quail Association Quebecoise De Logement Integre
10 Chemin Sherrin, Chelsea, Quebec

QUAIL is a non-profit association created in 1993 to care for developmentally challenged adults. Our goal is to provide a home for life, or for as long as our residents wish to remain at QUAIL House and their health permits we can offer adequate care. The services we provide include food and lodging, personal assistance, psycho-social adaptation and community integration.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Quail Quebec Association for Independent Living

Regina Therapeutic Riding Association Inc
Regina, Saskatchewan

The Regina Therapeutic Riding Association is a registered, charitable organization dedicated to providing qualified instruction in specialized horseback riding lessons for children and adults with special needs in the Regina area since 1992.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Regina Therapeutic Riding Association Inc

Residences for Independent Living Society

Branch: Steveston Residence 21 - 11119 No. 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia

The Residences for Independent Living Society was started in 1969 by a group of concerned parents of young adults with disabilities. Their goal was to provide a home-like care environment for young adults to live away from their parents and have the support they needed to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Keywords: Independence · Housing · Disabled

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Residences for Independent Living Society

Branch: False Creek Residence 1167 Forge Walk, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Residences for Independent Living Society was started in 1969 by a group of concerned parents of young adults with disabilities. Their goal was to provide a home-like care environment for young adults to live away from their parents and have the support they needed to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Keywords: Independence · Housing · Disabled

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Richmond Centre for Disability
5671 No 3 Rd, Suite 100, Richmond, British Columbia

The Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is not-for-profit, disability-led and community-based, providing service to entire communities on disability issues. Our Charitable Organization Number is 88832 8432 RR0001.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Richmond Centre for Disability

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