Volunteer for Disability Organizations in Ontario

Mainstream
263 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines, Ontario L2S1X7

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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March of Dimes
10 Overlea Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M4H 1A4

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

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

Volunteer Profile of March of Dimes

Norfolk Association for Community Living
644 Ireland Rd, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y4K2

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

Volunteer Profile of Norfolk Association for Community Living

Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services
150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, Ontario M4G1R8

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 M3C3N6

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

Volunteer Profile of Ontario Society for Crippled Children

Operation Lift
140 West Street, Brantford, Ontario N3T5N9

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 M5A 2R1

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

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

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Ottawa Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
229 Colonnade Road South, Ottawa, Ontario K2E7K3

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 K1H8L2

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 K1L8L8

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 K1Y4X5

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

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa-Carleton Citizen Advocacy

Pace Independent Living
970 Lawrence Ave W, Suite 210, North York, Ontario M6A3B6

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

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Pace Independent Living

Parents for Community Living
30 Dupont St. E, Unit L2, Waterloo, Ontario N2J2G9

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 N3T5W5

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

Volunteer Profile of Participation House Brantford

Pegasus Community Project
183 Silver Birch Ave, Toronto, Ontario M4E3L3

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

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Pegasus Community Project

Precious Minds Support Services
21980 Highway 12, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P1N1

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

SARI Therapeutic Riding
12659 Medway Road, R.R.#1, Arva, Ontario N0M1C0

SARI Therapeutic Riding is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to helping children and adults with special needs grow physically and socially through specialized horseback riding lessons and programs.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

Volunteer Profile of SARI Therapeutic Riding

Sarnia & District Association for Community Living
551 Exmouth St, Suite 202, Sarnia, Ontario N7T7J4

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton is a not-for-profit, charitable corporation, registered in Ontario. Our operating budget for 2005 2006 was in excess of $6.3 million and we provided services to over 300 families. We have approximately 210 employees (full-time and part-time) and over 100 volunteers. The Association is financed mainly by government funding, with about 60% of the total coming from Ontario's Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS).

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Sarnia & District Association for Community Living

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities
2660 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, Ontario M1K2S3

SCHC is dedicated to addressing the holistic health needs of the communities of Scarborough by addressing many aspects of health including physical, mental, social, financial, and environmental.

Keywords: Seniors · Hunger · Hospice and Palliative Care · Homeless and Housing · Health · Family Support · Disabled · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities

Society of Sharing Inner City Volunteers
10 St. Mary Street, Suite 607, Toronto, Ontario M4Y1P9

The Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers is an incorporated, charitable, non-profit organization that provides services to isolated, lonely and frail seniors and adults with physical disabilities.

Keywords: Seniors · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Society of Sharing Inner City Volunteers

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