Resource Centre
The following sites might be useful resources for your reference:
www.abilityonline.org
Ability On Line is a friendly and safe computer friendship network where children and youth with disabilities or chronic illnesses connect to each other as well as to their friends, family members, caregivers and supporters.
www.boardmatch.org
BoardMatch Online helps place knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers on the Boards of Directors of registered charities.
www.volunteer.ca
Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, Volunteer Canada has been committed to supporting volunteerism and civic participation through ongoing programs and special projects.
www.cilt.ca
Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (C.I.L.T.) is a consumer-controlled, community-based resource organization. We help people with disabilities to learn Independent Living skills and integrate into the community. (Please note: C.I.L.T. is a resource agency and does not do any political, systemic or group advocacy!)
www.epiphanydesign.ca
Epiphany Design offers handsome outer garments designed for people with limited range of motion and/or muscle control. Also available is amazingly beautiful ceramic dinnerware.
www.disabilityweblinks.ca
Disability WebLinks offers you a single-window access to federal, provincial and territorial government programs and related services for persons with disabilities. Disability WebLinks provides information on a variety of topics, i.e., accessibility, education, employment, financial supports, health, housing and residential supports, personal supports, rights, tax programs and transportation.
www.odacommittee.net
Fact Sheet on the Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
www.mssociety.ca/toronto
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Toronto Chapter website. The Toronto Chapter provides programs and services to improve the quality of life for persons living with MS and their support network in the Toronto area.
www.dimes.on.ca
Ontario March of Dimes is one of the largest charitable rehabilitation organizations in Ontario providing a wide range of services across the province to enhance the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities. Through a wide range of programs and services at more than 70 locations throughout the province, Ontario March of Dimes enables those with physical disabilities to participate more fully in community life, providing them with the tools they need to enhance their independence.
www.westpark.org/patientservices/gage.html
The Gage Transition to Independent Living (GTIL) is a service that offers opportunities in a community setting for people with physical disabilities to learn and practice skills that will assist them to achieve their goal of living independently in the community.
www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/CFCS/en/programs/IES/OntarioDisabilitySupportProgram/Publications/ODSP_handbook.html
Ontario Disability Support Program is intended to meet the needs people with disabilities and help them to become more independent.
www.torontoccac.com
Toronto Community Care Access Centre:
- Plans, coordinates and ensures delivery of a full range of in-home services to support clients and their caregivers
- Provides services in publicly funded and private Toronto schools for children with disabilities
- Provides special services for persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Helps clients with their applications and admission to long-term care facilities in Ontario
- Provides information about and referral to a wide range of community health and support services
- Serves people regardless of age, diagnosis and financial situation