Accessibility Organizations

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Ontario Blind Sports Association

Ontario Blind Sports Association (OBSA) is dedicated to providing a sterling provincial sport structure for Ontario’s visually impaired athletes.

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Canadian Braille Press

At Canadian Braille Press, we specialize in braille business cards, transcriptions and signs. Based in Canada, our company also provides its services to the whole of USA.

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Bullying and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs

Children with disabilities—such as physical, developmental, intellectual, emotional, and sensory disabilities—are at an increased risk of being bullied. Any number of factors— physical vulnerability, social skill challenges, or intolerant environments—may increase the risk. Research suggests that some children with disabilities may bully others as well.

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National Bullying Prevention Center – About Us

Teens Against Bullying was created by and for teens, this website is a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying, to take action, to be heard, and to own an important social cause.

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About Neuromuscular Disorders

Neuromuscular disorders can impact anyone at any age. While some types of muscular dystrophy are first evident in infancy or early childhood, other types may not appear until later in life.

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International Association of Accessibility Professionals

IAAP Mission The mission of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) is to define, promote and improve the accessibility profession globally through networking, education and certification in order to enable the creation of accessible products, content and services.

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Canadian Disability Hall of Fame: Recognizing those who have opened doors for people with disabilities

The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame (CDHF) has provided permanent recognition of outstanding Canadians who have made extraordinary contributions to enriching the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. Founded by the CFPDP, this public exhibit was officially opened February 11, 1994 in Metro Hall in Toronto. 

The Ontario Disability Network

The Ontario Disability Employment Network is a professional body of employment service providers united to increase employment opportunities for people who have a disability. We have over 140 member agencies, all in the business of helping people who have a disability get into the workforce.

Accessible Canada Act

With the adoption of An Act to Ensure a Barrier-free Canada (Accessible Canada Act), the Government of Canada is fulfilling its mandate promise to introduce new accessibility legislation. The Government of Canada will continue to work with persons with disabilities and the disability community, as well as with provinces and territories, towards the realization of an accessible Canada

Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability

Leads and support a diverse network of organizations to be more inclusive in their physical activity programming, policies and social and physical environments. We share best practices, connect stakeholders, and shape attitudes, values and philosophies about inclusion in communities across the country. The Alliance partners with national organizations in Canada such as the Canadian Paralympic Committee.