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Health and safety awareness for people with disabilities  

Resource describing the assistive technology experiences of individuals with quadriplegia from their own perspective

The Sjögren's Society of Canada is committed to advocating for the needs of Sjögren's patients and to improve conditions for people living with Sjögren's syndrome. This includes better patient care and education, better access to medications and treatments, increased public awareness and research into, and funding for, Sjögren's Syndrome provincially and federally. Individuals also play a critical role in achieving these goals.

Spark of Brilliance, founded in 1999 by Judith Rosenberg, provides opportunity for persons with mental health concerns and other life challenges to experience the creative arts, within a circumspect, sustaining, community-based milieu. The program's distinctive model was conceived from a belief that healing and recovery can be kindled through the arts. 

Special Education Advisory Committees (SEACs) play a vital role in the success of special education programs and services in Ontario's publicly funded schools.

This information program has been developed by the Ontario Ministry of Education to assist SEAC members to undertake the roles and responsibilities ascribed to them by legislation.

Assistive Technology (AT) solutions for disabled children and adults, and Computer Ergonomics for all computer users and in your home or workplace by combining consultation, training, and after sales support.

SNOW offers news, resources, commentary and online courses on special education, adaptive technologies, inclusive design, and web accessibility. SNOW is an educational outreach service of the Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC) at the University of Toronto.

 Amy Baskin, author and mother of children with disabilities, hosts a blog for families and professionals.

This web site is a resource to provide some of the basics necessary to the understanding and implementation of plans for the future of a family member with a disability.

SpeciaLink's goal is to expand the quality and quantity of opportunities for inclusion in child care, recreation, education, and other community settings, to young children with special needs and their families.

Sportball is a unique non-competitive sports program for young children between the ages of 16 mos - 8 yrs that recognizes the importance of developing fundamental movement skills in the early years. The Adapted Sportball Program provides an array of skill-building opportunities for participants with additional needs. Programs operate year-round in the K-W area.

Phone: 1-877-678-5437
Fax: 905-882-8453

A coalition of individuals, families, organizations and agencies dedicated to ensuring that families in Ontario receive the meaningful support they require through the Special Services at Home Program

Sunshine Foundation is unique in that we fulfill dreams for children with severe physical disabilities as well as for those with life-threatening illnesses.